The Revolutionary War

Cast of Characters As Georgia grew in population, the other colonies were growing in frustration. As you begin reading about the Revolutionary period,keep in mind the cast of characters. The 1.6 million people who lived in the colonies in the 1760s could be divided into many distinctive groups. Click on the action button and find a list of characters

Dissention among the south! A Stamp Act Congress met in Boston, Massachusetts, to speak against British taxes. The Georgia colonial assembly was not in session at the time, so it did not send a representative to the Stamp Act Congress. Click on the action button and: 1. Explain what an effigy is and what event took place the day before the Stamp Act went into effect. 2. Name the group from Georgia that opposed the Act.

Protests in Georgia Click on the action button below and explain who Noble Wimberly Jones was and his position in Georgia’s history.

Protests! The “Liberty Boys” were a group of Georgians who were a part of a larger group called the. These groups of men would later become he spirit of the American Revolution because of their outspoken nature and willingness to voice their discontent of England.

Townshend Acts of 1767 What was the Townshend Acts? What was Governor Wright’s reaction to all the protests?

Boston Massacre Explain the Boston Massacre.

Tea Act 1.Why was the Tea Act passed? 2.What was the Tea Act? 3. What was the result of the Tea Act?

The Intolerable Acts 1.Why were the Intolerable Acts passed? 2.Name all of the Intolerable Acts and explain each one. 3.What did the colonists do as a result of the Intolerable Acts?

Continental Congress On September 5, 1774, the delegates organized a Continental Congress. There were two major groups at this Congress. 1.Click on the action button below and describe the two groups. 2.What was the agreement among these groups? 3.Why did Georgia not send a representative to the Continental Congress?

Provincial Congress In August 1774, Georgia’s met to discuss their dissent with the Intolerable Acts. 1. What was the outcome of this meeting and what did they believe the Acts went against? 2. January 1775, the Provincial Congress was held in Savannah, Georgia. Explain why the meeting was held and the outcome.

2 nd Continental Congress 1.What colony was absent from the 2 nd Continental Congress? 2.Who were the 4 men that represented Georgia at the 2 nd Continental Congress?

Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence was signed by 3 men from Georgia. Who were they? The Declaration of Independence was divided into 3 parts. Explain each part.

Georgia’s Constitution of 1777 By May 1777, Georgia adopted its first state constitution at a constitutional convention held in Savannah. 1.What were the problems with Georgia’s new Constitution? 2.Who was elected the Georgia’s first governor?

Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States of America. What were the weaknesses of this constitution?

War in Georgia In December 1778 three events occurred that resulted in Georgia being back under British military rule. Explain the three events.

The Battle of Kettle Creek Give a brief description of the Battle of Kettle Creek. Include who led the battle and the importance of the battle.

In September 1779 combined forces laid siege on Savannah. Describe the siege. Include the date, time, number of dead, and commanders on all sides. What was the result? Siege of Savannah

Nancy Hart Who was Nancy Hart and why is she an important figure to Georgia’s history?

Financing the war Explain how the newly formed United States find the funds to finance the war against Great Britain?

Battle of Yorktown 1.What is the importance of the Battle of Yorktown? 2.Who was the British General that surrendered? 3.What was the Treaty of Paris and what three countries signed it?

Blacks in the American Revolution Explain who Austin Dabney is and tell why he is important in Georgia’s history and the American Revolution?

Advantages for the British What were the advantages the British has in fighting the American Revolution?

Advantages of the Colonist What were the four advantages the colonists had in the American Revolution?

Spain in the American Revolution What side did Spain join? What was their contribution?