Question

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Which of the following best describes Georgia's role in the signing of the Declaration of Independence during the American
Revolutionary Era?

Georgia was the first
colony to sign the
Declaration.

Georgia was not
represented at the signing.

Georgia refused to sign the
Declaration.

Georgia was hesitant but
eventually supported
independence and signed
the Declaration.

Answer 1

Georgia was hesitant but eventually supported independence and signed the Declaration.

Explanation: Georgia was more cautious than many colonies and was slow to break with Britain, but it ultimately sent delegates (Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton) who signed the Declaration of Independence.