"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of"
Based on this quote from the Declaration of Independence, what was the author's purpose in creating the document?
The colonies were willing to come to an agreement if King George agreed to apologize and correct the items listed in the grievances of the Declaration of Independence
The colonies desired to change their government in order to create a better relationship with France as their colonizing country
The colonies officially declared independence, stating that they were cutting all political ties with Great Britain
The colonies wanted to strengthen their ties with Great Britain and were willing to forgive any wrongdoings
The author's purpose in creating the document was to officially declare independence for the colonies and cut all political ties with Great Britain.
What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek (select two)?
Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia
Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed
The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah
Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia.
Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed.
Why did the authors of the Articles of Confederation want a federal government with little power?
A.
They did not favor a government that gave power to the southern states.
B.
They thought it would be easier for foreign countries to trade with separate states.
C.
They wanted to grow the power of the federal government slowly over time.
D.
They had just freed themselves from the control of a strong, powerful government in Great Britain.
D. They had just freed themselves from the control of a strong, powerful government in Great Britain.
Which reason best explains the movement of Georgia capitals?
A.
As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.
B.
Events of the Civil War prevented coastal cities from industrializing.
C.
Events of the American Revolution led western cities to industrialize.
D.
As coastal flooding worsened, the population of Georgia moved inland.
A. As new territories opened up, the population of Georgia shifted west.
Multiple Choice Question
Which of Georgia's land policies distributed the MOST land?
A.
Yazoo Land Fraud
B.
Land Lotteries
C.
Headright System
D.
The Worcester System
B. Land Lotteries
Which two technological advances led to such a large increase in the enslaved population in Georgia from 1830 to 1860?
A.
Cotton Gin
B.
Railroads
C.
Steamboat
D.
Telephone