Unit 3 Review - 8th Grade GA Studies

Why did winning the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution?

• Americans were angry that Canada became part of the British Empire and did not want to be in the same country with Canada

• Americans became angry at all the new tax laws imposed on them to help Britain recover from their debt

• Americans were angry that the Indians were not crushed by the British at the end of the war

• Americans were angry that Britain had beaten France because France was a strong trade partner nation

Who was allowed to live WEST of the line created by the Proclamation of 1763?

• The American Colonists

• The Indians

• The Canadians

• The French

How did the Proclamation of 1763 impact Georgia?

• Georgia colonists were excited to move in the Appalachian Mountains, west of the Proclamation line

• Georgia's colonists were angry that the Indians were the only people who could live west of the Proclamation line

• Georgia's colonists were allowed to live in new areas of land along the Atlantic coast that were opened by the Proclamation

• Georgia's colonists were allowed to move into northern Florida now that the British controlled Florida.

What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence? Choose all that apply.

• Preamble

• Introductory Clause

• Final Paragraph

• Grievances

• Declaration

Which wording would you find in the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence?

• "He suspended our charters..."

• "...imposed without our consent..."

• "We... solemnly publish and declare these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free..."

• "...Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."

Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• Samuel Adams

What is a grievance?

• A complaint

• A problem

• A sadness

• An argument

Who signed the Declaration of Independence for Georgia. Choose all that apply.

• John Adams

• Lyman Hall

• Button Gwinnett

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Walton

"It was so important that we won a victory at Kettle Creek!!! Now our morale is higher and we have obtained more supplies to keep fighting!" Who would have said this?

• A member of the Georgia militia

• A British soldier

• A Loyalist

• King George III

"I am so happy that we managed to maintain control of Savannah by winning the Siege of Savannah--we will never leave!!!" Who would have said this?

• A British soldier

• A soldier in the GA militia

• George Washington

• A patriot