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How did the colonists in the colonies besides Georgia react to the Proclamation Line of 1763?

Question 1 options:

A)

They supported it because it protected them from attacks by Native Americans.


B)

They supported it because they believed the Parliament and king had their best interests in mind.


C)

They were against it because they felt it limited their right to claim land for further settlement.


D)

They were against it because they felt it went against the rights of Native Americans.

Question 2 (1 point)

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What was the Proclamation of 1763?

Question 2 options:

A)

A rule issued by King George III that said that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.


B)

A declaration that warned King George III of a war if things did not change.


C)

A law that allowed Catholics to finally settle Georgia.


D)

A law that forbid slavery in Georgia.

Question 3 (1 point)

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What physical feature did the Proclamation Line of 1763 follow?

Question 3 options:

A)

The Gulf Stream


B)

The Fall Line


C)

The Atlantic Ocean


D)

The Appalachian Mountains

Question 4 (1 point)

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As a result of the French and Indian War, Georgia

Question 4 options:

A)

was under French control


B)

was forced to share land with the Native Americans


C)

gained territory


D)

lost territory

Question 5 (1 point)

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What did the Stamp Act of 1765 do?

Question 5 options:

A)

imposed taxes on all goods not exported or imported on British vessels.


B)

imposed taxes on hotel and other lodging accomodations.


C)

imposed taxes on imported goods such as tea and glass.


D)

imposed taxes on newspapers, magazines, legal documents, and official licenses.

Question 6 (1 point)

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What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence called?

Question 6 options:

A)

Preamble


B)

Objective


C)

Preface


D)

Introduction

Question 7 (1 point)

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What is included in the third part of the Declaration of Independence?

Question 7 options:

A)

A call for a meeting to establish a new government.


B)

A warning to the King to change his ways.


C)

A declaration of independence.


D)

A declaration of war on the King of England.

Question 8 (1 point)

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Question 8 options:

A)

to break the political connection between the colonies and Great Britain


B)

to inform King George III that the colonies had ratified the Articles of Confederation


C)

to serve as a preamble to the Constitution


D)

to demand that the colonists be given the same rights as British citizens

Question 9 (1 point)

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Match each section of the Declaration of Independence with its function.

Question 9 options:

Proclaimed the colonies free from English rule


Explained the natural rights of people


Listed 27 formal complaints against the king

1.
Preamble

2.
List of grievances

3.
Declaration of independence

Question 10 (1 point)

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Which of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia was instrumental in the founding of the University of Georgia?

Question 10 options:

A)

Button Gwinnett


B)

Lyman Hall


C)

Thomas Jefferson


D)

George Walton

Question 11 (1 point)

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What three Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence?

Question 11 options:

A)

Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, George Walton


B)

John Hancock, Button Gwinnett, and Lyman Hall


C)

William Few, Lyman Hall, Archibald Bulloch


D)

John Houston, Buttown Gwinnett, William Few

Question 12 (1 point)

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Why is George Walton considered the most politically successful signer of the Declaration of Independence?

Question 12 options:

A)

He served in the most varied roles in both the state and local government throughout his career.


B)

He helped to create the first university in Georgia.


C)

He served alongside General Washington and became an invaluable asset to winning the war.


D)

He was able to work out a compromise with King George and helped to end the fighting soon after it started.

Question 13 (1 point)

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Which of the signers of the Declaration of Independence had the least influence in the state after the Revolutionary War due to his early death?

Question 13 options:

A)

George Walton


B)

Button Gwinnett


C)

Thomas Jefferson


D)

Lyman Hall

Question 14 (1 point)

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Which of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia was actually present at the First Continental Congress but chose not to vote since he did not represent the entire state?

Question 14 options:

A)

George Walton


B)

Button Gwinnett


C)

Lyman Hall


D)

Thomas Jefferson


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Question 1: **C)** They were against it because they felt it limited their right to claim land for further settlement.

Question 2: **A)** A rule issued by King George III that said that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Question 3: **D)** The Appalachian Mountains

Question 4: **C)** gained territory

Question 5: **D)** imposed taxes on newspapers, magazines, legal documents, and official licenses.

Question 6: **A)** Preamble

Question 7: **C)** A declaration of independence.

Question 8: **A)** to break the political connection between the colonies and Great Britain

Question 9:
- 1: **Explained the natural rights of people** (Preamble)
- 2: **Listed 27 formal complaints against the king** (List of grievances)
- 3: **Proclaimed the colonies free from English rule** (Declaration of independence)

Question 10: **B)** Lyman Hall

Question 11: **A)** Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, George Walton

Question 12: **A)** He served in the most varied roles in both the state and local government throughout his career.

Question 13: **B)** Button Gwinnett

Question 14: **C)** Lyman Hall