Causes of the Revolution
What act taxed paper, newspapers, and legal documents in the colonies?
Stamp Act
What was the only Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence who was also a minister?
Lyman Hall
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
King George III
What was the first major battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What is a patriot?
Someone who supported independence from Britain.
What was the main reason colonists were angry about British taxes?
They had no representation in Parliament.
What city in Georgia was captured by the British in 1778?
Savannah
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What was the turning point battle in Georgia during the Revolution?
Battle of Kettle Creek
What is a loyalist?
Someone who remained loyal to Britain during the Revolution.
What event involved colonists dumping British tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
What battle in Georgia was a failed attempt by Patriots and French forces to retake Savannah?
Siege of Savannah
Who was Nancy Hart and what did she do during the Revolution?
A Georgia patriot who captured and killed British soldiers at her home.
What was the outcome of the Siege of Savannah?
The British kept control of Savannah.
What does “boycott” mean?
To refuse to buy goods as a form of protest.
What was the name of the laws passed to punish Boston after the Tea Party?
Intolerable Acts
What was the name of the group that protested British policies in Georgia?
Liberty Boys
Who was Elijah Clarke and what battle did he help win?
A Georgia militia leader who helped win the Battle of Kettle Creek.
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare the colonies free from British rule.
What is a militia?
A group of citizen soldiers.
What was Georgia’s initial reaction to the Stamp Act compared to other colonies?
Georgia was slower to protest due to its younger age and loyalty to Britain.
Who were the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton
Who was Austin Dabney and why is he important?
An African American who fought at Kettle Creek and was granted land for his service.
What document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris (1783)
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A document stating the colonies’ reasons for separating from Britain.