Question 1

What two Georgians signed the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Baldwin

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George Walton

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Elijah Clarke

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George Washington

Question 2

He was instrumental in bringing about the "Great Compromise" at the Constitutional Convention and he later help found the University of Georgia.  Who was he?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Baldwin

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Elijah Clarke

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William Few

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George Walton

Question 3

Which of the following were direct results of the French and Indian War?      CHOOSE 3

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The British gained vast new territory to control in North America.

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The French defeated the Indians and took control of Canada.

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The American Colonies were given their independence from Great Britain.

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The French became the dominant European power in North America.

Question 4

She was a PATRIOT and remains the only woman with a county named after her in Georgia.  Who was she?

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Nancy Hart

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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Rebecca Goodheart

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Barbara Bush

Question 5

George Washington was the President of the Articles of Confederation Congress?

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False

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True

Question 6

The Articles of Confederation gave the federal government the power to tax the states?

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False

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True

Question 7

Which of the following statements would BEST be characterized as "patriot" quotes? CHOOSE 4

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“Nancy Hart is a hero for all Georgians!”

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“Nancy Hart should be hunted down and hanged like the traitor she is!”

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“I hope the British troops overwhelm this local, untrained militia.

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"There will be swift and terrible punishments for the Liberty Boys and all the rebels."

Question 8

Which of the following would BEST be characterized as "loyalist" quotes?  CHOOSE 4

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“There should be swift and terrible punishments for the Liberty Boys and all rebels!”

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“It is time to take a stand.  We will no longer pay those taxes imposed on the colonies!”

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"Nancy Hart is a hero for all Georgians!”

Question 9

I came from South Carolina to fight for the Patriots. I  was killed during the Siege of Savannah while I was rescuing a regimental flag.  I am honored in Madison Square in Savannah today. Oh man, I wasn't paying attention during the video!

Accepted Answer

William Jasper

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Casimir Pulaski

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Chasseurs

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Elijah Clarke

Question 10

Which of the following would BEST complete a powerpoint or Google slide on the "Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?" CHOOSE 3 (And eat a sandwich dude.)

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no power to regulate interstate trade

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no power to make treaties

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too easy to pass legislation or amend the Articles

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no legislative branch

Question 11

Read the following excerpt from a colonial newspaper:    "The die is cast and the fight is on.  This ill-conceived tax is designed to take away all of our liberties.  There can be no more cherished right than that of a representative body to protect a free people's interests.  This right has been ignored by mother England. To the streets I say!"    According to the excerpt, what is the most dangerous thing about the Stamp Act?

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It was passed without any colonial representation in Parliament.

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It is to be paid by everyone who uses paper products.

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It is designed to raise money for Great Britain.

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Men of letters, business, and law will be taxed more because they use more paper.

Question 12

What BEST explains why continental leaders created such a weak national government under the Articles of Confederation?

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They feared concentration of power in a central government.

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They distrusted the power of the people.

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They loved monarchy and wanted their own king.

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They were jealous of the power held at the state level.

Question 13

The following grievances (complaints) from the Declaration of Independence are directed against what person?  
(1) "He has obstructed the Administration of Justice by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers."   (2) "He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."  (3) "He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance."  (4) "He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures."

Accepted Answer

King George III

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John Ratliff

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Thomas Jefferson

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Governor James Wright

Question 14

In what part of the Declaration of Independence is the following quote found?  "We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States"

Accepted Answer

Declaration

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Articles

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Preamble

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Grievances

Question 15

Originally from Poland, I helped train the colonial army in Georgia and lost my life in the Siege of Savannah.  A county is named after me in Georgia today.

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County Casimir Pulaski

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William Jasper

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George Washington

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Elijah Clarke

Question 16

Which of the following men represented Georgia at the Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence? CHOOSE ALL 3

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George Walton

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Baldwin

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Samuel Adams

Question 17

Which of the following would BEST complete a slide on the Battle of Kettle Creek? CHOOSE 3

Accepted Answer

Austin Dabney, John Dooly, and Elijah Clarke all fought with distinction in this battle.

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Count Casimir Pulaski fought and died in this battle.

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This was the second bloodiest battle of the American Revolution.

Question 18

Which of the following BEST characterizes the Siege of Savannah?

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The battle ended with the British still in control of the city of Savannah.

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The battle ended the Revolutionary War.

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Austin Dabney was a hero at the battle.

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The battle was huge victory for the Georgia militia.

Question 19

Which of these is correctly associated with the Declaration of Independence? CHOOSE 3

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the preamble contains the famous phrase "all men are created equal"

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created our system of government

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no Georgians signed the document

Question 20

The Liberty Boys in Georgia grew out of protests of what proposed direct tax on paper goods?

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Stamp Act

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Declaration of Independence

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Sugar Act

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Proclamation of 1763

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Tea Act

Question 21

Under the Proclamation of 1763, what was prohibited?

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westward migration past the Appalachian Mountains

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purchasing tea from any company other than the East India Tea Company

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slavery

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rum and other hard liquors

Question 22

Which of the following is the BEST definition of "loyalist?"

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Loyalists were those in the colonies who remained faithful to the Crown and British rule.

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Loyalists were those in the colonies who were against slavery.

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Loyalists were those who remained loyal to the Trustees in their fight against the Malcontents.

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Loyalists were those in the colonies who fought against British rule during the Revolution.

Question 23

Which of the following places the events in proper chronological order?

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1.Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony  -- 2. French and Indian War-- 3. Stamp Act  -- 4. Declaration of Independence

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1. French and Indian War -- 2. Declaraton of Independence -- 3. Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony -- 4. Stamp Act

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1. Stamp Act -- 2. French and Indian War --3. Declaration of Independence - 4. Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony

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1. Declaration of Independence -- 2. Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony -- 3. French and Indian War -- 4. Stamp Act

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