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Which event helped expand Georgia's borders after the French and Indian War?
Which event helped expand Georgia's borders after the French and Indian War?
What was one of the key causes of the American Revolution that impacted Georgia?
What was one of the key causes of the American Revolution that impacted Georgia?
Who was considered the most capable royal governor of Georgia?
Who was considered the most capable royal governor of Georgia?
Which of the following battles was significant in Georgia during the Revolutionary War?
Which of the following battles was significant in Georgia during the Revolutionary War?
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What document includes the grievances against King George III, representing the colonists' complaints?
What document includes the grievances against King George III, representing the colonists' complaints?
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What was the primary reason for writing a new federal Constitution after the Articles of Confederation?
What was the primary reason for writing a new federal Constitution after the Articles of Confederation?
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How did Georgia's role during the American Revolutionary War compare to other colonies?
How did Georgia's role during the American Revolutionary War compare to other colonies?
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What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for Georgia?
What was the outcome of the French and Indian War for Georgia?
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What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
What was the main purpose of the Proclamation of 1763?
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Why was the Proclamation of 1763 particularly upsetting to many colonists?
Why was the Proclamation of 1763 particularly upsetting to many colonists?
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What was one of the significant effects of the Stamp Act of 1765?
What was one of the significant effects of the Stamp Act of 1765?
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What did the Stamp Act impose direct taxes on?
What did the Stamp Act impose direct taxes on?
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How did the British government justify the imposition of new taxes after the French and Indian War?
How did the British government justify the imposition of new taxes after the French and Indian War?
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What kind of response did the colonial leaders have towards the Stamp Act?
What kind of response did the colonial leaders have towards the Stamp Act?
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Which group joined to protest against the Stamp Act through direct action?
Which group joined to protest against the Stamp Act through direct action?
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What was a common method of protest against the Stamp Act used by average citizens?
What was a common method of protest against the Stamp Act used by average citizens?
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Study Notes
Georgia During the American Revolution
- Georgia played a relatively minor role compared to other colonies during the American Revolution.
- Its size, population, and economic dependence on Great Britain contributed to this relatively small role.
- Georgia's response to the Stamp Act was less violent than in other colonies.
- The colony gained land and resources from the Spanish and their Indian allies after the French and Indian War, located south of the Proclamation line of 1763. This opened up settlement to Georgians in this area.
Causes of the American Revolution
- Three major causes were the French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp Act.
- The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict between France and England over control of the Ohio River Valley. The British won.
- The Proclamation of 1763 forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent conflict with Native American tribes.
- The Stamp Act (1765) imposed a tax on various printed materials, causing widespread colonial resistance and protests.
Impact of Events on Georgia
- The French and Indian War and its costs led to the British imposing new taxes on the colonies to pay off accumulated debt.
- The Proclamation of 1763 angered many colonists who sought westward expansion and land. While Georgia's colonists initially responded differently due to their limited economic and geographic situation, colonists in Georgia, like the rest of the colonies, ultimately resisted these restrictions.
- The Stamp Act impacted Georgia through protests and resistance. The small number of stamps sold in Georgia signaled somewhat less direct impact.
Georgia Before the American Revolution
- Georgia was governed by 3 royal governors following the departure of the Trustees, the most influential of the royal governors being James Wright.
- Georgia was experiencing westward growth during this era.
- Georgia's governors worked with neighboring Native American tribes to encourage land cession to the colony.
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This quiz explores Georgia's involvement in the American Revolution, highlighting its minor role compared to other colonies. It examines key events and policies, including reactions to the Stamp Act and territorial gains after the French and Indian War.
