Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era- Unit 4

The French-Indian/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case?

• The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.

• The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea.

• The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies.

• The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring-up colonial discontent.

Answer explanation

The French-Indian/Seven Years War was expensive for Britain, leading to a high cost. To recover from this financial burden, the British Parliament imposed new taxes on the American colonies. This imposition was not well-received by the colonists, causing discontent and eventually contributing to the American Revolution. This explanation aligns with the correct choice, which states that the high cost of the war led Parliament to create new taxes in the American colonies.

The British passed the Stamp Act to:

• regulate American exports.
• pay for their army in the American colonies.
• regulate trade with the West Indies.
• stick it to the French after the war.

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

• listed a man's natural rights.

• introduced the Declaration.

• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

Answer explanation

The List of Grievances is a part of the Declaration of Independence that specifically detailed the colonists' complaints with King George III. This section outlined the various ways in which the king had violated the colonists' rights and justified their decision to declare independence from Britain. The other options refer to different aspects of the Declaration, but not the List of Grievances.

What was the Declaration of Independence all about?

• For America and Britain to become allies

• For Britain to become part of Germany

• To proclaim that America's 13 Colonies were no longer part of the British Empire

• For America to take over Britain

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence was a document that announced the separation of America's 13 Colonies from the British Empire. It was a proclamation that these colonies were no longer under British rule and were now independent states. This historic event marked the beginning of the United States as a sovereign nation, free from British control.

Why was the Siege of Savannah important to the Revolutionary War?

• The Patriots won with the help of the French, and took control of Savannah for the rest of the war

• The Patriots lost, even though they had help from the French, and the British kept control of Savannah until they withdrew the following year

• The Patriots won, with the help of the Spanish, and took control of Savannah for the rest of the war

• The Patriots lost, even though they had help from the French, and the British blew up the city

Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek significant for the American Revolution?

• It was a moral victory for Georgia Patriots because they gained more supplies and the support of more Georgians

• It was a brutal defeat for Georgia Patriots because they lost supplies and the support of more Georgians

• The battle was a moral victory for the Georgia Loyalists because they gained more supplies and gained support of more Georgians

• It was a brutal defeat for the Georgia Patriots because they failed to capture Fort King George and lost the support of many Georgians

What was the difference between the Patriots and Loyalists?

• The Patriots supported Great Britain's rule in the colonies while the Loyalists wanted to break away

• The Patriots supported independence from Great Britain, while the Loyalists wanted to remain a part of the British Empire

• The Patriots supported the French ruling the colonies instead of Great Britain, while the Loyalists wanted to remain part of the British Empire

• The Patriots supported independence from French rule, while the Loyalists supported remaining a part of the French empire

Answer explanation

The difference between the Patriots and Loyalists lies in their stance towards Great Britain. Patriots sought independence from Great Britain and aimed to establish a new nation, while Loyalists wanted to remain a part of the British Empire, believing in the benefits of British rule and fearing the consequences of rebellion.

Why did the Articles of Confederation create a federal government with very little power?

• They did not want to give power to the southern states

• They thought of the colonies as thirteen separate states, not one nation

• They had just won independence from the strong, powerful national government of Great Britain

• They wanted local governments to have more power because they are closer to the people

Answer explanation

The Articles of Confederation created a federal government with limited power because the colonies had just won independence from the strong, powerful national government of Great Britain. They wanted to avoid replicating the same centralized authority they had fought against, so they designed a system that granted more power to the states and minimized the authority of the federal government.

Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval.

• three-fourths of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.

• All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.

• Congress could not tax.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Georgia at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The royal governor was very unpopular. 
• Georgia relied heavily upon trade with England. 
• A strong tradition of self-government had developed. 
• Most Georgians strongly favored independence from England.