Colonial Georgia and American Revolution

What was James Oglethorpe's primary role in the colonization of Georgia?

• He was a military leader in the French and Indian War.

• He was the founder of the Georgia colony.

• He signed the Declaration of Independence.

• He was a Loyalist during the American Revolution.

Which event is considered a direct cause of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Articles of Confederation

• The Proclamation of 1763

• The Stamp Act

• The founding of Georgia

What was the main purpose of the Stamp Act?

• To establish a new colony

• To raise revenue from the American colonies

• To declare independence from Britain

• To end the French and Indian War

What did the Proclamation of 1763 aim to achieve?

• It allowed colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• It restricted colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• It declared independence from Britain.

• It imposed taxes on tea.

Who were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?

• Colonists who supported independence from Britain

• Colonists who remained loyal to the British crown

• Native American allies of the French

• French settlers in Georgia

What was the significance of Yamacraw Bluff in Georgia's history?

• It was the site of the first battle of the American Revolution.

• It was where James Oglethorpe landed to establish the colony of Georgia.

• It was the location of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It was a major trading post during the French and Indian War.

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Stamp Act

• The Proclamation of 1763

What was the main reason for the Proclamation of 1763?

• To prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans

• To impose taxes on the colonies

• To establish new colonies

• To support the Loyalists

What was the primary grievance of the Patriots against the British government?

• Lack of representation in Parliament

• Support for the French

• The establishment of new colonies

• The signing of the Articles of Confederation

Which group was more likely to support the British during the American Revolution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• French settlers

• Native Americans