Causes of the Revolution
The French & Indian War was fought between which 2 countries? What were they fighting over?
Britain and France; Land and Trade in the Ohio River Valley
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce to King George III that the colonists were uniting against him to start their own country.
Who were the two sides of the Revolution and what did they stand for/ support?
Loyalists- wanted to remain loyal to Britain
Patriots- wanted independence from Britain
What was the name of the United States first constitution? What kind of government did it create?
Articles of Confederation; weak central government
Define U.S. Constitution
The document that set up our current framework for government; written in 1787 and ratified in 1788
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
GAVE LAND WEST OF APP MTNS TO ENGLAND’S INDIAN ALLIES. PROHIBITED COLONISTS FROM SETTLING THERE
What are the three parts of the DOI?
Preamble, Grievances, and the Declaration
Where did GA’s first battle occur and what was the result?
Savannah; British took over the city from the patriots
What powers DID the AOC give to the central government? (4)
Declare War; Coin money; Establish post offices; Send/recall ambassadors
What is an amendment?
A change made to the GA or US Constitution
Why did the Proclamation of 1763 anger other colonies?
THEY WANTED TO SETTLE ON THE LAND THEY’D FOUGHT TO WIN IN THE WAR
Who were the three GA signers of the DOI?
Walton, Gwinnett, Hall
What was the significance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
FIRST PATRIOT VICTORY IN GA. BRITISH HAD TO TEMPORARILY LEAVE AUGUSTA, BREAKING BRITISH STRONGHOLD IN GA. BOOSTED PATRIOT MORALE
What were the WEAKNESSES of the AOC?
Could not collect taxes
Could not regulate trade between the states
Strong legislative branch but no executive or judicial branches
Each state had own currency
All 13 states had to approve a law for it to pass
One vote per state no matter the size of the state’s population.
What is the purpose of the Checks and Balances system?
Each branch has ways to keep the others from becoming too powerful
What was taxed by the Stamp Act?
Anything made of paper- newspapers, legal documents, etc.
What is the longest part and what does it state?
Grievances; all the ways the king had wronged the colonists.
What was the purpose of the Siege of Savannah? How long did the battle last?
To regain control of the city; it was a failure and lasted 90 minutes
Why were Americans afraid of a powerful central government?
THEY HAD JUST FOUGHT A WAR TO GET AWAY FROM AN ABUSIVE POWERFUL GOVERNMENT.
What are the four parts of Georgia's constitution?
Preamble, Bill of Rights, Articles, Amendments
Why were many Georgians still loyal to Great Britain?
BABY OF THE FAMILY, STILL DEPENDENT ON GB ECONOMICALLY & FOR DEFENSE, LIKED ROYAL GOV, MANY COLONISTS BORN THERE & HAD RELATIVES THERE.
What is the final part of the DOI and what did it announce?
Declaration; THAT THE COLONIES WERE FREE OF GREAT BRITAIN & WERE FORMING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
In Georgia, who was more likely to be a patriot AND who was more likely to be a loyalist?
Patriot: YOUNGER COLONISTS, HIGHLAND SCOTS, BACKCOUNTRY SETTLERS
Loyalist: OLDER COLONISTS, SALZBERGERS
What document replaced the AOC? Who from Georgia Signed it?
The U.S. Constitution; Abraham Baldwin and William Few
What are the three branches of government AND what are the FUNCTIONS of each branch?
Executive- enforces the laws
Legislative- makes / writes the laws
Judicial- interpret the laws