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Academic Integrity
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I understand that this is a timed test. I understand that when I start the test, I cannot close or end the test and come back at a later time.
I understand that the online assessment system will monitor my navigation, time, and clicking activity during the test.
I understand that I am not permitted to use outside resources during the assessment.
I understand that if I engage in unethical behavior during the assessment, my grade may be invalidated and could result in an automatic zero and/or disciplinary consequences.
Question 1 options:

I agree with all of the above statements.

Question 2 (3 points)

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Why was Loyalist support in Georgia concentrated around the colony’s coast, particularly near Savannah?

Question 2 options:

A)

Colonists in the area had grown wealthy due to their trading with Great Britain.

B)

The area lacked resources, so Great Britain offered land to the settlers in exchange for support.

C)

The area was isolated from the rest of the colony, so colonists considered themselves more British than Georgian.

D)

American Indians occupied the area before colonization and the colonists relied on British troops for protection.

Question 3 (3 points)

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Which statement is true about the Articles of Confederation?

Question 3 options:

A)

It provided a strong central government.

B)

It provided for strong state governments.

C)

It limited the power of the state governments.

D)

It provided a system of checks and balances.

Question 4 (3 points)

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Which statement best describes how the French and Indian War led to the American Revolutionary War?

Question 4 options:

A)

France, which was bitter over losing the war to Great Britain, incited rebellion in the colonies and enticed Spain to move into the territories of British colonists.

B)

Great Britain was heavily in debt after the war and tried to recover monies by taxing colonies based on the idea that the war had been necessary to protect the colonies from the French.

C)

Great Britain gained control of Canada and tried to use Canada's tax structure on the thirteen colonies.

D)

France lost the Louisiana Territory and the Southern Colonies argued with Great Britain over claims to the newly acquired lands.

Question 5 (3 points)

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Which three Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence?

Question 5 options:

A)

Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton

B)

Williamm Stephens, John Wesley, and George Whitfield

C)

James Oglethorpe, John Percival, and James Vernon

D)

Henry Ellis, John Reynolds, and James Wright

Question 6 (3 points)

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What was the importance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?

Question 6 options:

A)

It was the last battle fought in Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

B)

The Indians joined with the colonists to defeat the British.

C)

The colonists took needed weapons and horses from the British.

D)

The British were driven into Florida and were able to regroup.

Question 7 (3 points)

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What role did Georgia play in the French and Indian War?

Question 7 options:

A)

Georgia was the primary colony involved in this war.

B)

Georgia played as big a role as any of the other colonies during the war.

C)

Georgia did not play a role at all because it was too young of a colony.

D)

Georgia played a big role sending soldiers and supplies.

Question 8 (3 points)

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Use the Venn Diagram to answer the question.

Loyalists and Patriots

Here is a quote that a colonist might have said during the time leading up to the American Revolution.

"No Taxation without Representation"
Where would you place this quote in the Venn Diagram?

Question 8 options:

A)

In the blue circle labeled Patriots.

B)

In the red circle labeled Loyalists.

C)

On the outside of the Venn Diagram.

D)

In the shared middle region of the Venn Diagram.

Question 9 (3 points)

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Use the chart to answer the question.

Declaration of Independence
Preamble Opens the document
List of Grievances ?
Statement of Independence Declares colonies independence from Great Britain
Which statement would BEST complete the chart?

Question 9 options:

A)

A list of why the colonists wanted to be independent from Great Britain.

B)

A list of rights and responsibilities the King should provide for the colonists.

C)

A list of freedoms that the colonists wanted to have in the colonies.

D)

A list of ways the King could make living in the colonies better for the people living there.

Question 10 (3 points)

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Why was it difficult to pass new amendments under the Articles of Confederation?

Question 10 options:

A)

All 13 colonies had to agree to the amendment.

B)

9 out of the 13 colonies had to agree to the amendment.

C)

Only the president could introduce new amendments.

D)

Congress did not have the power to override the president's veto.

Question 11 (3 points)

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Why is the Stamp Act considered one of the causes of the American Revolution?

Question 11 options:

A)

The act caused colonists to become economically independent from King George III.

B)

The act caused King George III to rely on the colonies to fund the French and Indian War.

C)

The act caused colonists to protest that Great Britain should not be able to tax them without representation in Parliament.

D)

The act caused Parliament to pass more acts that would prevent the colonies from growing and being profitable.

Question 12 (3 points)

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What was the MOST significant result of the Siege of Savannah?

Question 12 options:

A)

This was the first major conflict of the Revolutionary War on Southern soil.

B)

Savannah remained under British control until the end of the American Revolutionary War.

C)

The British were pushed out of Georgia and never returned.

D)

Georgia became a French colony after the French Navy helped to secure Savannah.

Question 13 (3 points)

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Use the information in the chart to answer the question.

Cause Effect
French and Indian War British was debt
King George wants to prevent conflict with the American Indians ?
Acts passed to tax and restrict colonists Declaration of Independence
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

Question 13 options:

A)

King George issues the Proclamation of 1763 forbidding colonists from living west of the Appalachian Mountains.

B)

The colonists begin forming mobs in the cities chanting, "Taxation without Representation."

C)

The Georgia border is expanded to the Pacific Ocean.

D)

Colonists begin thinking of themselves as "American" instead of "British."

Question 14 (3 points)

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What was one long-term impact of the Declaration of Independence on the 13 colonies?

Question 14 options:

A)

They knew that they would forever be dependent on Great Britain.

B)

They knew that they had to obey the rules established by King George III.

C)

They had to learn to work together as one nation, not separate colonies.

D)

They had to rely on the King of France to fund the government.

Question 15 (6 points)

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This question requires that you write a short response using the information presented and learned in this course.

Be Careful To:
Read each question carefully.
Answer EACH part of the question.
Reread your written answer before submitting your test.

NO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted that have been generated using outside resources.

The Articles of Confederation was the first document written to provide laws and a government to the new country of the United States.

A. Analyze three (3) weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

B. Explain how each of these weaknesses were resolved by the U.S. Constitution.

This question has 6 parts. Read the directions carefully. Be sure you are answering all 6 parts in your response.

You may use the chart below as a guide to help you answer all parts of the answer. You may also create your own chart or write out your response. Using a chart is not required to earn full credit for this question.

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

Solutions provided by the US Constitution

Problem/Solution 1

Problem/Solution 2

Problem/Solution 3

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Question 16 (3 points)

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Many compromises needed to be made during the writing of the U.S. Constitution. What was the Great Compromise?

Question 16 options:

A)

It created a bicameral legislature.

B)

It created the judicial branch of government.

C)

It created each slave as 3/5ths instead of 1.

D)

It created the executive branch of government.

Question 17 (3 points)

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Why was Georgia initially was reluctant to join the American Revolution?

Question 17 options:

A)

Georgia was the youngest colony and economically dependent on Great Britian.

B)

Georgia was geographically close to Spanish Florida.

C)

Georgia had a strong tradition of self-government

D)

Georgia was economically independent from Great Britian

Question 18 (3 points)

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Which statement BEST explains how the colony of Georgia reacted to the Stamp Act imposed by King George III?

Question 18 options:

A)

Georgia became the only colony to sell a large number of stamps since they wanted to support the British king.

B)

King George III wanted to show his loyalty to Georgia. He did not have his tax collectors sell any stamps in Georgia.

C)

The Georgia colony was the home to a group called the Sons of Liberty that encouraged colonists to pay the new taxes imposed by the king.

D)

Georgia was the newest colony and was still dependent upon British to buy their goods. A few stamps were sold in the colony of Georgia.

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Here are the answers to the quiz based on historical knowledge:

Question 2: Why was Loyalist support in Georgia concentrated around the colony’s coast, particularly near Savannah?

• Answer: A) Colonists in the area had grown wealthy due to their trading with Great Britain.

Question 3: Which statement is true about the Articles of Confederation?

• Answer: B) It provided for strong state governments.

Question 4: Which statement best describes how the French and Indian War led to the American Revolutionary War?

• Answer: B) Great Britain was heavily in debt after the war and tried to recover monies by taxing colonies based on the idea that the war had been necessary to protect the colonies from the French.

Question 5: Which three Georgians signed the Declaration of Independence?

• Answer: A) Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton

Question 6: What was the importance of the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• Answer: C) The colonists took needed weapons and horses from the British.

Question 7: What role did Georgia play in the French and Indian War?

• Answer: D) Georgia played a big role sending soldiers and supplies.

Question 8: Where would you place the quote "No Taxation without Representation" in the Venn Diagram for Loyalists and Patriots?

• Answer: A) In the blue circle labeled Patriots.

Question 9: Which statement would BEST complete the chart regarding the Declaration of Independence?

• Answer: A) A list of why the colonists wanted to be independent from Great Britain.

Question 10: Why was it difficult to pass new amendments under the Articles of Confederation?

• Answer: A) All 13 colonies had to agree to the amendment.

Question 11: Why is the Stamp Act considered one of the causes of the American Revolution?

• Answer: C) The act caused colonists to protest that Great Britain should not be able to tax them without representation in Parliament.

Question 12: What was the MOST significant result of the Siege of Savannah?

• Answer: B) Savannah remained under British control until the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Question 13: Which of the following BEST completes the chart?

• Answer: A) King George issues the Proclamation of 1763 forbidding colonists from living west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Question 14: What was one long-term impact of the Declaration of Independence on the 13 colonies?

• Answer: C) They had to learn to work together as one nation, not separate colonies.

Question 15: (This requires a written response analyzing weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and their resolutions in the U.S. Constitution. You can use this structure as guidance):

• Weakness 1: Congress had no power to tax.

  • Solution: The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes.

• Weakness 2: No national executive to enforce laws.

  • Solution: The Constitution established the executive branch headed by a President.

• Weakness 3: Amendments required unanimous consent.

  • Solution: The Constitution allowed for amendments to be passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress.

Question 16: What was the Great Compromise?

• Answer: A) It created a bicameral legislature.

Question 17: Why was Georgia initially reluctant to join the American Revolution?

• Answer: A) Georgia was the youngest colony and economically dependent on Great Britain.

Question 18: Which statement BEST explains how the colony of Georgia reacted to the Stamp Act imposed by King George III?

• Answer: D) Georgia was the newest colony and was still dependent upon British to buy their goods. A few stamps were sold in the colony of Georgia.

Make sure to review your answers and modify them if necessary based on any specific instructions or additional context you may have for your course.