Debate in Georgia Answers

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Proclamation of 1763Stamp ActTea ActTownshend Acts

A
Proclamation of 1763
B
Stamp Act
C
Tea Act
D
Townshend Acts
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Georgia reacted differently to the Stamp Act than other colonies did by

A
deciding to fight the British.
B
remaining loyal to Great Britain.
C
preparing to declare independence.
D
refusing to buy stamps from Britain.
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How was Georgia different from the other thirteen American colonies?

A
It was the biggest in size.
B
It was the farthest north.
C
It was the newest colony.
D
It was the most heavily populated colony.
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The Proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from

A
paying taxes.
B
voting in local elections.
C
settling west of the Appalachians.
D
owning weapons.
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supported
B
encouraged
C
opposed
D
established
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Georgia did not send delegates to the First Continental Congress because it

A
was not invited to the meeting.
B
was too far away from Philadelphia.
C
remained loyal to Great Britain.
D
had already declared independence.
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The purpose of the Townshend Acts and the Tea Act was to make it easier for the British to

A
protect the colonies.
B
rally support from the colonies.
C
collect taxes in the colonies.
D
hold elections in the colonies.
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What was the effect of the Proclamation of 1763 on Georgia?

A
It angered Georgians, who then rose in rebellion.
B
It had little effect because most Georgians lived far from the proclamation line.
C
It had little effect because most Georgians already lived in the mountains.
D
It pleased Georgians, who wanted protection from American Indian attacks.
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After the passage of the Sugar Act, most Georgians

A
called for independence from Britain.
B
moved from the coast to inland areas.
C
continued to support British rule.
D
stopped importing sugar.
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Britain’s primary reason for passing the Proclamation of 1763 was to

A
pay off its war debts.
B
prevent conflicts with American Indians.
C
defeat the French and their American Indian allies.
D
reward the American colonists.
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The image shows a tax collector being punished in Boston.

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with approval, because of their opposition to taxes
B
with disapproval, because of their strong ties to Britain
C
with approval, because of their dislike of British rule
D
with disapproval, because of their support for taxes
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In the debate over independence, which of these are arguments a loyalist would have made? Check all that apply.Britain has a powerful army that cannot be defeated.Britain has enacted tax policies that are fair.Britain provides protection from Indian attacks.Britain provides representation in Parliament.Britain provides economic assistance.

A
Britain has a powerful army that cannot be defeated.
B
Britain has enacted tax policies that are fair.
C
Britain provides protection from Indian attacks.
D
Britain provides representation in Parliament.
E
Britain provides economic assistance.
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During the Boston Tea Party, the Sons of Liberty boarded ships and

A
announced a day of celebration.
B
attacked the port of Boston.
C
sailed to London.
D
dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
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Which statements most accurately describe Georgia as a colony? Check all that apply.It was the farthest south.It was the largest in size.It was the most loyal to Britain.It had strong royal governors.It relied heavily on trade with Britain.It was the seat of rebellion against Britain.

A
It was the farthest south.
B
It was the largest in size.
C
It was the most loyal to Britain.
D
It had strong royal governors.
E
It relied heavily on trade with Britain.
F
It was the seat of rebellion against Britain.

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