People
This is a person who goes against his or her mother country- they wanted Independence from Great Britain.
What is a patriot
What were the 3 Causes for the American Revolution and why
French and Indian war was costly and caused debt which forced the King to establish the Proclamation line to avoid conflicts with Native Americans and cause more debt, AND the stamp act was a tax to pay back the debt but charged with out representation in parliament
Why did Georgia find it difficult to join the Revolution
What is the fact we were a new colony and still relied on Britain
This person is a former slave who fought in the Revolution for his master after he was a free man but continued to work for his master
Who is Austen Dabney
A major encounter in the back country of Georgia- a suprise attack that increased patriot moral!
What is the Battle of Kettle Creek
What is the Definition for the Declaration of Independence and what are the three parts?
A document that established the American Independence from Great Britain: Preamble, Grievances, Declaration
Tax on paper goods- we had a loyal Governor who followed the rules
What impact did the 7 Year War have on Georgia
raised taxes but received more land
This person was a private in the Georgia militia also fought against British in Revolutionary War. He lead the Patriots to Success at the Battle of Kettle Creek
Who is Elijah Clarke
The 2nd battle of Savannah(a year before it was captured by the British). This was a battle that was aided by the French but was a major defeat for the Patriots
What is the Siege of Savannah
What is the definition of the Proclamation of 1763 and why was it established?
Proclamation by the King that stated Colonists could not go past the App mnts to avoid conflicts with Native Americans
Name 3 Grievances from the Declaration.
Taxation without Representation
Quartering Troops
Cutting off Trade
What year did the British take control of Savannah and why?
1778 - a port/trade city to control for the War
Who were the Three Signers from Georgia on the Declaration of Independence?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton
During the Revolution- where did Loyalists live in Georgia Vs the Patriots and WHY
Loyalist- Coast/Port cities for trade
Patriots- backcountry
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and when was it officially signed by all the Colonies?
Thomas Jefferson- July 4 1776
What does our Constitution have that the Articles did not?
3 Branches (Executive, Judicial, Legislative Branch (Bicameral)) vs 1 Branch (legislative (unicameral)
Separation of Powers/ Checks and Balances
Who was the group from Georgia that protested the Stamp Act?
Liberty Boys
What is the Preamble and what did it say?
The beginning of the Declaration of Independence that stated if people feel as though their unalienable rights have been violated, the people have the right to abolish their government.
What was our first form of Government and why was it not successful
Articles of Confederation- weak central government
What are two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
1. Federal Gov't Could not levy taxes
2. Federal Gov't Could not regulate interstate Commerce