During the French and Indian War, which side has a strong alliance with the Native Americans (Indians)?
The French
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True or False. The main political idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence is that every citizen should have economic security.
FALSE - The main political idea expressed in the Declaration of Independence is that if a government denies its people certain basic rights, that governments can be overthrown or replaced.
100
Why is the University of Georgia considered a land grant university (1785)?
Because the University of Georgia is a school for which the state government donated the land for.
100
What city was gold discovered in, in Georgia?
Dahlonega
200
Why did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
Great Britain was in debt from fighting and paying for the French and Indian War, so they taxed the colonists to raise money to pay off their war debt.
200
The opening of the Declaration of Independence is called _________________________.
The Preamble
200
Why was Louisville named the capital of Georgia in 1786?
Louisville was more centrally located in the center of the state.
200
When gold was discovered in Dahlonega, Georgia whose land was it on?
Cherokee lands
300
What area of land in North America were the French and British fighting over, which led to the French and Indian War?
The Ohio River Valley
300
What are the basic rights of all people (natural rights or law) stated in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
300
What was the main advantage Britain had over France at the beginning of the French and Indian War?
The British had more troops and the French had better alliances with the Native Americans.
300
When gold was discovered in Dahlonega, Georgia, what effect did it have on the Indians in the area?
The lost their lands, homes, and legal rights
400
What treaty ended the French and Indian War?
The Treaty of Paris of 1763
400
Where did the first colonial victory in Georgia during the American Revolution take place?
The Battle of Kettle Creek
400
What land feature did the Proclamation of 1763 follow?
The Appalachian Mountains
400
What president signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
President Andrew Jackson
500
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 (ended the French and Indian War) moved Georgia's western boundary to what river?
The Mississippi River
500
What happened during the Siege of Savannah?
American forces tried the take control of the capital city of Georgia by surrounding it and preventing any supplies from reaching it. Count Casmir Pulaski was killed there.
500
What did the Stamp Act tax?
All printed paper materials (newspapers, paper, playing cards, magazines, etc.)
What about food? Was food included?
500
Describe the Battle of Kettle Creek?
This battle allowed the patriots to take badly needed weapons and horses from the British soldiers, and the spirits of the Georgia militia were lifted by their victory.