Law passed by Parliament to tax paper to help cover the costs of the French and Indian War.

most supported it because it was the youngest colony, and had stronger ties to England

the name given to England's law making assembly

law that banned colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

Great Britain taxed the colonies on the premise that the French and Indian war had been necessary to protect the colonies

a war between England, France, and their Native American allies for control of North America

Grievances

document that discusses natural rights and states that colonies should be free and independent from England

the three Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

"That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States..."

colonists that supported King George III, and Great Britain

colonists that supported independence from Great Britain

A Patriot victory which lifted the morale and gave hope to Georgia Patriot militia

the unsuccessful attempt by Patriot and foreign forces to recapture a British-controlled city in Georgia

Georgia's economy depended on trade with Great Britain, plus many Georgians had close ties and loyalties to their families back in England.

most Georgian's supported it because they believed they needed a strong central government to provide military support

The Articles of Confederation were too weak to provide for a stable government

the United States' first constitution (body of laws for running a country) after declaring independence from England

Patriots were outnumbered by the Loyalists in the colony

gave states power to self-govern