Causes of the American Revolution
A 1765 law that imposed a tax on printed materials in the colonies, leading to widespread protest.
What was the Stamp Act?
The introductory statement that outlines the purpose of the Declaration and the principles of government.
What is the Preamble?
Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.
Who were the Loyalists?
The first governing document of the United States, adopted in 1781, creating a weak federal government.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first state-chartered university in the United States, established in 1785 to promote education in Georgia.
What was the University of Georgia?
A conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763, which led to British territorial gains but increased colonial taxes.
What was the French and Indian War?
A list of complaints against King George III that justified the colonies' decision to break away from British rule
What are the Grievances?
Colonists who fought for independence from Britain during the American Revolution
Who were the Patriots?
The lack of power to tax, which hindered the government's ability to raise funds.
What was a major weakness of the Articles?
What were the reasons for moving Georgia's capitals?
To accommodate population growth and access to land resources as the state expanded westward.
A decree by the British Crown that prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to reduce conflicts with Native Americans.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
The statement of independence declaring the colonies free from British rule.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A significant Revolutionary War battle in Georgia where Patriots defeated Loyalists in 1779, boosting morale.
What was the Battle of Kettle Creek?
How did the Articles lead to the Constitution?
he weaknesses and challenges faced under the Articles prompted the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to draft a new Constitution.
A land allocation method that granted settlers a certain amount of land based on the number of family members they had.
What was the headright system
Formation of the Stamp Act Congress, boycotts of British goods, and protests led by figures like Samuel Adams
What were some colonial responses to the Stamp Act?
Who were the three Georgia signers?
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton.
A failed attempt by American and French forces to retake Savannah from British control in 1779.
What happened during the Siege of Savannah?
What powers were given to Congress under the Articles?
Congress could conduct foreign affairs, make treaties, and manage relations with Native Americans, but lacked enforcement powers.
A scandal in the late 1700s involving the illegal sale of land in Georgia, leading to significant political and legal repercussions.
What was the Yazoo Land Fraud?
It established the principles of individual rights and government by consent, serving as a foundational document for the United States.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
How did Loyalists and Patriots impact Georgia's role in the Revolutionary War?
Their conflict shaped local allegiances and influenced the outcome of battles, affecting Georgia's contributions to the war effort.
An armed uprising in 1786-1787 by farmers protesting economic injustices, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles and leading to calls for a stronger federal government.
What was Shay's Rebellion and its significance?
It revolutionized cotton production, leading to increased agricultural output and economic growth in Georgia.
How did the cotton gin affect Georgia’s growth?