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Debate in Georgia Answers

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In the early 1770s, most Georgia colonists were

A
patriots who supported the British government.
B
patriots who wanted independence from Britain.
C
loyalists who approved of British laws and authority.
D
loyalists who opposed taxation without representation.
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Although patriots in Georgia opposed the new laws, they were divided on how to fight them. Why was this the case?

A
They did not believe that boycotting British goods would make a difference.
B
Many were secretly loyalists who were undermining the patriots’ cause.
C
Many Georgians still supported the king, which made it harder to fight Britain.
D
Most colonists wanted independence, but were afraid to go to war with Britain.
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This notice called for a meeting of colonists

A
at Tondee’s Tavern.
B
at the governor’s home.
C
in the British Parliament.
D
in the town of Boston.
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What was the purpose of this meeting?

A
to discuss reasons against independence
B
to voice opposition to the new taxes
C
to show support for the British king
D
to find a way to stop the patriots
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Why does the governor issue this proclamation?

A
to explain a plan to hold his own meeting
B
to declare that the meeting was illegal
C
to state his support for the patriots
D
to announce the next meeting
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Based on this passage, what consequences would future meetings bring?

A
All attendees would have an opportunity to air their grievances.
B
People who went to any meetings would be subject to punishment.
C
Anyone who attended would have to declare their loyalty to the king.
D
People who went to a meeting might be sent from America back to Britain.
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What "illegal” meetings is the governor talking about?

A
rallies of loyalists in the colony
B
gatherings of Georgia patriots
C
the Second Continental Congress
D
meetings among the colonial government
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How does the governor describe his ability to stop the meetings?

A
He believes that he does not have enough power to stop the meetings.
B
He believes that it is well within his control to stop the meetings.
C
He cannot stop the meetings without knowing why they are being held.
D
He does not want to stop the meetings because he agrees with them.
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What will happen if the governor tries to prosecute those who assemble illegally?

A
It will be almost impossible to imprison anyone he has accused.
B
The British government will stand in his way and stop him from prosecuting.
C
Charges will be filed against any attendees eventually, but it will take some time.
D
A grand jury will quickly gather to charge anyone accused of attending a meeting.
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Which sentences best explain how the Georgia colony was changing? Check all that apply.Colonists were meeting to oppose the new taxes from Britain.The royal governor was gaining more and more power.More colonists in Georgia were embracing patriotism.People were beginning to fight for their rights.More Georgians were becoming loyalists.

A
Colonists were meeting to oppose the new taxes from Britain.
B
The royal governor was gaining more and more power.
C
More colonists in Georgia were embracing patriotism.
D
People were beginning to fight for their rights.
E
More Georgians were becoming loyalists.

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