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Georgia in the AR
Georgia's role in the American Revolution
Question | Answer |
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What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence? | Preamble, Grievances, Actual Declaration of Independence |
Who signed the Constitution from Georgia? | Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett |
What is the first written form of government in our country? | The Articles of Confederation |
What are the names for people loyal to Britain? | Tories/Loyalists/Red Coats |
What are the names for people who wanted to revolt against the King? | Patriots/Whigs/Sons of Liberty |
How did the French and Indian War help Georgia? | It moved the boundary west for more farmland, made the St. Mary's river our southern border, and provided water access |
Which battle was unsuccessful at reclaiming Georgia for the Patriots? | Siege of Savannah |
What were some of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? | each state had it's own form of currency, no chief executive, no regulation of trade, no national court system. |
What were some of the strengths of the Articles of Confederation? | it held our country together during the Revolution, we could declare war, coin money, and establish post offices. |
Which part of the Declaration of Independence lists the complaints against the King? | the grievances |
Which part of the Declaration of Independence lists the rights that all men are entitled? | the preamble |
Which part of the Declaration of Independence formally dissolves the alliance between Great Britain and the colonies? | the actual declaration |