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Chapter 13 sec 1
Distanced Learning assignment 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was America's first experiment in self-government? | A confederation. |
| What were the first main problems under this government? | Money, trade, and relations (With other countries and Native Americans.) |
| What destruction caused Georgia's need to rebuild? | The Revolution and the exodus of British officials, Loyalists, and slaves. |
| What were the Articles of Confederation's main purposes? | Defend the country, pay it's debts, settle state disputes, keep good relations with other countries, and set up a postal service. |
| Did the Articles have an executive branch? | No, to avoid being similar to kings and royal governors. |
| Describe the legislative branch. | Unicameral. Could not tax or regulate trade between states. |
| How could changes be made to the Articles? | After every state agrees on it. |
| What government did Georgia run on after the war? | The Constitution of 1777. |
| Describe this government's executive branch. | It was run by a governor and a council. |
| What did the superior court do? | Oversee elections, control roads, and provide aid for the poor. |
| What were the main issues facing Georgia (Related to problems left by the war)? | Rebuilding Georgia's buildings and farms, paying off debts, and establishing better relationships with the Creek and the Cherokee. |
| What was the most important issue to the citizens? | Land. |
| What were most Georgians more wealthy in? | Land, not cash. |
| What happened to Georgian Loyalists' land? | Some Loyalists had their land returned, but others had theirs taken over and sold. |
| Who were given bounty grants? | Soldiers from the Continental Army and state militia. |
| How much land was Colonel Elijah Clarke given? | Several thousand acres. |
| What drew new settlers to Georgia? | Land from the headright system. |
| How long was Augusta Georgia's capital until Louisville was built? | Ten years. |
| What states did the Northwest Territory become? | Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. |
| Why was Georgia developing a good relationship with Native Americans important? | Many of them weren't supported in the war, the fur trade was badly affected, and the deer population was decreased in some areas. |
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