Unit 4 Vocabulary - Georgia in the Revolution

Front

Which war was fought between England, France, and their Native American allies for control of North America?

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French and Indian War

Front

What was the royal proclamation that forbade English colonists from settling newly acquired land west of the Appalachian Mountains?

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Proclamation of 1763

Front

Which document discusses natural rights, explains the wrongs committed by King George, and offers an official declaration of independence from England?

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Who was the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence that was killed in a duel with Lachlan McIntosh?

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Button Gwinnett

Front

Who was the Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence that was instrumental in the founding of the University of Georgia?

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Lyman Hall

Front

Who was the youngest of the Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence, later becoming Georgia governor and U.S. Senator?

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George Walton

Front

Which Revolutionary War battle in Georgia saw patriot forces, led by Elijah Clarke, defeat 600 loyalists?

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Battle of Kettle Creek

Front

What was the failed attempt by the French and Americans to recapture Savannah during the Revolution?

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Siege of Savannah

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the beginning of a document that explains why the document exists. In the case of the Declaration of Independence the preamble explains natural rights.

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Preamble

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an official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair, used as part of the Declaration of Independence

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List of Grievances