1. Who was involved in the French and Indian War? England (supported by Native Americans) and France (supported by Spain and other Native Americans)

2. How did the French and India War lead to the American Revolution? The King signed the Proclamation of 1763 which banned colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. The war also created much debt which the King tried to pay off by implementing taxes on the colonists.

Florida, Ohio River Valley and Canada 3. What territories were gained by Britain after the French and Indian War? Florida, Ohio River Valley and Canada

4. What is the Proclamation of 1763? Law not allowing colonist to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains because Great Britain was trying to keep peaceful relations with the Native Americans who were settled on this land.

5. How did the outcome of the French and Indian War (Treaty of Paris) affect Georgia? Expanded Georgia’s boundaries moved south to St. Mary’s, west to the Mississippi and north to Augusta

tax on imports like tea and glass 6. Townshend Acts tax on imports like tea and glass

tax on paper goods like newspapers, official licenses, etc. 7. Stamp Act tax on paper goods like newspapers, official licenses, etc.

8. Tea Act British (East Indian Trading Company) sold tea more cheaply than the colonist merchants could offer it. This “undercut” the merchants and hurt them economically.

British soldiers shot into a crowd killing five colonists 9. Boston Massacre British soldiers shot into a crowd killing five colonists

10. What was the colonists’ response to the Tea Act? Boston Tea Party

11. List the FOUR intolerable acts. Int. Acts were Britain’s reaction to the Boston Tea Party -Closed Boston Port (Boston Port Act) -Quartering Act-forced colonists to house British soldiers at their own expense -British Officials sent to England for trials (Impartial Administration Act) - Massachusetts colony could not hold meetings without permission of Royal Governor (Massachusetts Government Act)

12. Why was the First Continental Congress held? This was the colonists’ reaction to the Intolerable Acts. It took place after the Int. Acts. To unify the colonies to discuss Britain’s violation of their parliamentary rights and support Massachusetts (in response to intolerable acts)

13. What was Georgia’s role in the First Continental Congress? Georgia did not send a representative; they were the only colony not represented

14. Why was Georgia slow to act against Britain? Georgia was the youngest colony and still depended on Britain for economy and defense and Royal Governor James Wright’s loyalist influence

15. What was the Second Continental Congress held in response to? Battle of Lexington and Concord; the result was the Declaration of Independence

16. When, where, why and by whom was the Declaration of Independence written? At Second Continental Congress, by Thomas Jefferson (recognized as the primary author), in Philadelphia, 1775. (Formally adopted on July 4, 1776) Stated the following: Told Great Britain the colonies were now free and independent All men were created equal (despite some signers owning slaves) A government who treated citizens unfairly and violated their natural rights would be replaced

17. Names given to those who are loyal to the King of England. Tories, Loyalists

18. Names given to those who wanted independence. Patriots, Whigs, Sons of Liberty, Liberty Boys

19. Elijah Clark leader of the patriot militia who led a surprise attack on British at Kettle Creek

20. Nancy Hart Killed two British soldiers and held four others at gun point; only woman to have a Georgia county named after her

21. Austin Dabney former slave who became a hero during Kettle Creek where he earned his freedom

22. Lyman Hall Signed Declaration of Independence, governor of Ga, and a founder of UGA

signed Declaration of Independence and killed in a political duel 23. Button Gwinnett signed Declaration of Independence and killed in a political duel

24. George Walton politically successful- governor, senator, superior court judge; signed the Declaration of Independence

25. What revolutionary battle took place in “back country” Georgia and what was the result? The Battle of Kettle Creek- patriots won!! Took needed supplies and weapons and it boosted morale; forced the British to retreat from Augusta

26. What other revolutionary war battle took place in Georgia? The Siege of Savannah- the patriots failed to recapture Savannah; only city the British kept control of until 1782

Bonus #1: What was the final battle of the American Revolution? Battle of Yorktown

Bonus #2: What did the phrase “No Taxation without Representation’ mean? The colonists used this phrase to voice their protest of being taxed by a government for which they had no voice or decision making abilities.

27. What is the Bill of Rights and what was the purpose for their creation? First 10 amendments or changes to the U.S. Constitution; to establish the natural rights of people

They didn’t know what kind of government they wanted 28. What problem did the colonists face once they gained independence from Great Britain? They didn’t know what kind of government they wanted

29. How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation establish? Only one; legislative

30. Under the Articles of Confederation, how was voting determined among the states Each state got one vote

32. What were the PROS established under the Articles of Confederation? States kept the most power, not an overly strong central government, could create a military

9 out of 13 states had to agree to on creation of a law 33. What was required to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation? 9 out of 13 states had to agree to on creation of a law

Independence Hall in Philadelphia 34. Where did the delegates from the states meet to amend the Articles? Independence Hall in Philadelphia

35. What was the result of the Constitutional Convention? Articles of Confederation were done away with and the Constitution was created as well as a new government

36. What institution were the southern states unified in support of? slavery

37. Describe the 3/5 Compromise Slaves would count as 3/5 of a person

38. Describe the Great Compromise Bicameral legislature was created allowing for 2 Senators from each state and a number of Representatives for the House based on population of the state.

40. Before the states would ratify the U. S 40. Before the states would ratify the U.S. Constitution, what did they demand to be added? Bill of Rights