Road to Revolution
What war was fought between the French and British over the Ohio River Valley?
French and Indian War
Daily Double: What other major group fought in this War?
Who was the Declaration of Independence written to?
Great Britain\The King
What is the difference between a Loyalist and a Patriot?
Loyalist= Loyal to the King\Great Britain
Patriot= Wanted Independence from GB
What government document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
U.S. Constitution
Why did the British government pass the Stamp Act?
To raise funds to repay the French and Indian War
Daily Double: What was the only colony that sold stamps?
What was the tax on all paper good and legal documents?
Daily Double: What was Georgia's reaction?
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
What American Revolution battle was a major loss to the Patriots and led to the British holding onto a major city in Georgia?
Siege of Savannah
Where was the Constitution written?
Constitutional Convention,
Philadephia, Pennsylvania
Who signed the Declaration of Independence from Georgia?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton
Daily Double: Which of these men was instrumental in the founding of UGA?
Name the three main reasons GA wanted to fight in the American Revolution.
1. French and Indian War
2. Proclamation Line of 1763
3. Stamp Act
Who are the three signers of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton
What did the win at the Battle of Kettle Creek do for the Patriots in Georgia?
Bill of Rights
What are the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Daily Double: Name One of them
What did the Proclamation Line of 1763 do?
It stopped colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mts.
What could we compare the DOI to?
A Breakup Letter
Daily Double: Who was breaking up with who?
Why was Georgia slow to join the American Revolution, unlike other colonies?
They were DEPENDENT on the king and Great Britain.
Who signed the U.S. Constitution from Georgia?
Abraham Baldwin and William Few
The U.S. constitution created 3 branches of the government: Executive, Legislative and ?
Judicial Branch
Daily Double: What is another example of a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
What are the two sides of the American Revolution? (Give me their group names)
Patriots and Loyalists
What are the three parts of the DOI?
IN ORDER OF DOCUMENT.
1. Preamble
2. Grievances
3. Declaration
What 2 Generals led the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Elijah Clarke and John Dooley
Daily Double: What city was this battle fought in?
Why did the federal government experience financial problems while under the Articles of Confederation?
Congress lacked the power to tax U.S. citizens.
Put these events in Chronological Order:
American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act
Number them on your board!
1. French and Indian War
2. Proclamation of 1763
3. Stamp Act
4. Declaration of Independence
5. American Revolution
Georgia was more hesitant than the other colonies to break with Great Britain because of what?
The colony was very dependent on Great Britain for protection and trade. They felt they NEEDED the king.
What do each of the three parts of the DOI say?
Preamble-Introduction\Human Rights
Grievances- 27 Complaints against the King\GB
Declaration- Official Separation from GB\King
What city did the Georgia Patriots fail to take back from the British?
Savannah
Give 3 Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation...
No National Currency, No Executive (President) or Judicial Branch, Weak Central Government, 1 State=1 Vote, States have more power, Couldn't Levy Taxes, No National Army, Couldn't Regulate Trade
Daily Double: What could the Federal Government do under the Articles?
What was Abraham Baldwin known for during the Constitutional Convention?
Great Compromise
Daily Double: What did this Compromise do?