Georgia State History unit 3A: Revolutionary Georgia:
Read, Think, Write--Georgia in the Revolution
Watch The Big Question: To Join or Not to Join?
After you have watched the video, answer the questions below using detailed, complete sentences (remember, ALL work should be in your own words).
Question 1: Why was Georgia one of the last colonies to join in rebelling against British rule?
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Question 2: Choose 3 different actions by the British government on the colonists and explain why colonists were opposed to them even though they were British subjects.
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Question 3: Compare and contrast Patriots and Loyalists. You should identify at least ONE difference (something unique to the Patriots and something unique to the Loyalists) and ONE similarity.
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Watch Savannah Under Attack
After you have watched the video, answer the questions below using detailed, complete sentences (remember, ALL work should be in your own words).
Question 4: How did armies traditionally lay siege to a town?
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Question 5: Why would an army want control of a town like Savannah?
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Question 1: Georgia was one of the last colonies to join in rebelling against British rule because many Georgians were unsure about rebelling and were concerned about the potential consequences of going against the powerful British army.
Question 2:
1. One action by the British government that the colonists opposed was the imposition of taxes without their consent, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. The colonists believed that they should have a say in the taxes that were being placed on them, as they believed in the principle of "no taxation without representation." They considered these acts to be a violation of their rights as British subjects.
2. Another action that the colonists opposed was the presence of British troops in the colonies. The colonists believed that their presence was a threat to their liberties and felt that they were being treated as second-class citizens in their own homes. They viewed the British troops as an occupying force and resented their presence.
3. The colonists also opposed British trade regulations, such as the Navigation Acts, which restricted their ability to trade with other countries. The colonists believed that they should have the freedom to engage in trade with other nations and resented the British government's interference in their economic affairs.
Question 3:
Patriots, also known as Whigs, were colonists who supported the rebellion against British rule and fought for American independence. They believed in the importance of individual rights and self-governance. One unique aspect of the Patriots was their willingness to engage in armed conflict to achieve their goals.
One similarity between Patriots and Loyalists was that both groups were British subjects and recognized the authority of the British government. They both had a shared history and heritage as British colonists.
Loyalists, also known as Tories, were colonists who remained loyal to the British crown and opposed the rebellion. They believed in maintaining the existing social and political order and believed that the British government could address their grievances without resorting to rebellion. One unique aspect of the Loyalists was their support for the British army and their willingness to assist the British in suppressing the rebellion.
Question 4: Traditionally, armies laid siege to a town by surrounding it, cutting off its supply lines, and preventing anyone from entering or leaving. They would often set up siege weapons, such as cannons, to bombard the town and weaken its defenses. The goal of a siege was to starve the town into submission or force its surrender through attrition.
Question 5: An army would want control of a town like Savannah because it served as an important port and center of trade in Georgia. By capturing Savannah, the British would be able to control the flow of goods and supplies in and out of the region. Additionally, gaining control of Savannah would give the British a strategic advantage in the southern colonies, as it would provide a base of operations from which they could launch further military campaigns.