Who was the female Georgia patriot famous for capturing and killing Tories during the Revolution?
Nancy Hart
100
Why did King George III impose back breaking acts against the American colonists?
To punish them for wanting independence
100
What was the exact date of the Declaration of Independence?
July 4, 1776
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
100
Chief Tomochichi was the chief of what Native American Tribe?
Yamacraw Indians
200
Who was the black (slave) who was seriously wounded at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Austin Dabney
200
This act put a tax on newspapers, pamphlets, playing cards, and legal documents
Stamp Act
200
What country was the Declaration of Independence addressed to?
Great Britain
200
Who is the head of the (State Level) Executive Branch of Government?
Governor
200
According to the Charter of 1732, what religious group was forbidden to enter Georgia?
Catholic
300
Who was the leader of the militia who led the forces at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Elijah Clarke
300
These were cruel actions imposed on colonists, which allowed British soldiers to live in their homes and provide British officials with safeguards in court.
Intolerable Acts
300
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
(He was the 3rd President of the United States)
Thomas Jefferson
300
This part of congress is made up of 435 members. Along with the senate, they make up the legislative branch for the federal government.
House of Representatives
300
Who controlled Georgia after it became a royal colony?
King George II
400
A group of these men dressed up as Native Americans and rioted, dumping tea into the Boston Harbour, which eventually became known as the Boston Tea Party...
Patriots
400
What did (sneaky) colonists in Massachussetts do to protest the Tea Act?
Dress as Native Americans and dump 90,000 lbs. of tea into the Boston Harbor
400
Who were the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, George Walton
400
How many Supreme Court Justices make up the Supreme Court?
9
400
The first written plan for government of the U.S. was called...
Articles of Confederation
500
Who was the leader of the British Militia at the Battle of Creek?
James Boyd
500
British Taxes were very expensive. Since there was no paper money in the 1700's, what were the colonists forced to pay taxes with?
gold
500
Which of the 13 colonies was the last to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Georgia
500
Which branch of Government has the power to overturn a presidential veto?
Legislative Branch
500
Which County, named after one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is closest located to us?