Causes of the Revolution
Conflict between France and Britain from 1754–1763—called this in Europe.
What is the Seven Years’ War?
Date the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
What is July 4, 1776?
Youngest of Georgia’s three signers of the Declaration.
Who is George Walton?
Colonists loyal to Britain and King George III.
Who are Loyalists (Tories)?
April 19, 1775 skirmishes that began the war, known for the “shot heard ’round the world.”
What are the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
Royal order that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
Primary drafter of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The three Georgians who signed the Declaration.
Who are Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, and George Walton?
Most Georgia Loyalists lived in and around this coastal city.
What is Savannah?
In 1778 the British quickly recaptured this Georgia city.
What is Savannah?
1765 law placing a direct tax on paper goods; Georgia’s reaction was less violent than other colonies.
What is the Stamp Act?
The opening section explaining natural rights and reasons for the document.
What is the Preamble?
Signer whose first name is also a clothing fastener.
Who is Button Gwinnett?
Georgia colonists in the backcountry who wanted independence.
Who are Patriots (Whigs)?
Feb. 14, 1779 backcountry battle: Elijah Clarke led a surprise attack for a Patriot victory.
What is the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Main reason Britain issued the Proclamation after the French & Indian War.
What is to prevent frontier conflict and keep peace with Native nations?
The middle section listing complaints like “imposing taxes without our consent.”
What are the Grievances?
One risk all signers faced if Britain had won the war.
What is death as traitors?
What happened to many Loyalist landowners’ property after the war.
What is it was forfeited/confiscated?
The Kettle Creek victory raised morale and provided much-needed ______.
What are supplies (horses, guns, ammunition)?
Reason Britain began taxing the colonies after 1763: to repay this.
What is war debt from the French & Indian War?
In the final section, the colonies do this to their ties with Britain.
What is declare independence / sever ties?
City and building where the Declaration was signed.
What are Independence Hall and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
In 1778, Georgia became the only colony to have this happen during the Revolution.
What is to be retaken by the British and return to royal rule?
Oct. 1779: Franco-American assault failed to retake this city (heavy allied losses; minimal British).
What is the Siege of Savannah?