The writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence
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Unit 3 Lesson 6: The American Revolution
The Battle of Kettle Creek
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The Siege of Savannah (during the American Revolution)
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Unit 3 Lesson 7: Georgia Under the Confederation Government
The Articles of Confederation
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Unit 3 Lesson 8: Calling the Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention and the new US Constitution
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8th grade
Unit 3 Lesson 6: The American Revolution
The Battle of Kettle Creek
- Participants: American Patriots led by Colonel John Dooly and Elijah Clarke, British Loyalists
- Summary: The Battle of Kettle Creek was a small skirmish during the American Revolution in which the Patriots successfully attacked and defeated a group of British Loyalists. This victory boosted Patriot morale and weakened British control in Georgia.
- Location: Kettle Creek, Georgia
- Region: Central Georgia
- Date: February 14, 1779
- Importance: The Battle of Kettle Creek was a significant event in Georgia's history as it demonstrated the presence of strong Patriot resistance against British rule and played a role in securing Georgia's independence.
Unit 3 Lesson 6: The American Revolution
The Siege of Savannah (during the American Revolution)
- Participants: American Patriots led by General Benjamin Lincoln and Count d'Estaing, British forces
- Summary: The Siege of Savannah was a failed attempt by American and French forces to recapture the city of Savannah from British control during the American Revolution. The British successfully defended the city, resulting in heavy casualties for the American and French forces.
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
- Region: Coastal Georgia
- Date: September 16 - October 18, 1779
- Importance: The Siege of Savannah was an important event in Georgia's history as it highlighted the difficulty and challenges faced by the Patriots in their attempt to liberate Georgia from British control. It also showcased the strategic importance of Savannah to the British forces.
Unit 3 Lesson 7: Georgia Under the Confederation Government
The Articles of Confederation
- Participants: Representatives from the 13 original states
- Summary: The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States, which established a weak central government and granted more power to the states. It provided a framework for governing the country during and after the American Revolution, but was ultimately replaced by the U.S. Constitution.
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (where the Continental Congress was held)
- Date: Adopted on November 15, 1777, and ratified on March 1, 1781
- Importance: The Articles of Confederation are significant in Georgia's history as they governed the country during Georgia's early years as a state and influenced the structure of the future federal government.
Unit 3 Lesson 8: Calling the Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention and the new US Constitution
- Participants: Delegates from the 13 original states, including Georgia represented by William Few and Abraham Baldwin
- Summary: The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of delegates from the 13 original states to draft a new constitution to replace the ineffective Articles of Confederation. The convention resulted in the creation of the U.S. Constitution, which established a stronger central government and defined the structure, powers, and limitations of the federal government.
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date: May 25 - September 17, 1787
- Importance: The Constitutional Convention and the subsequent drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution are crucial events in Georgia's history as they led to the creation of a stronger federal government that outlined the rights and responsibilities of the states, laying the foundation for the modern United States.