Debate in Georgia

Question 1

According to passage, why did Brown’s Rangers take up arms and fight?

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to protect the colony from patriot militias

Question 2

served as a militia leader during the American Revolution.

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Button Gwinnett

Question 3

Both served as the governor of Georgia.

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Lyman Hall and George Walton

Question 4

What were the effects of the Battle of the Rice Boats? Check all that apply.British troops captured the city of Savannah.Patriot militias burned several British warships.Governor Wright fled the colony with British troops.The royal government lost control of the colony.Patriots seized the British army’s entire supply of rice.Patriot leaders created a new constitution for the colony.

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Patriot militias burned several British warships.; Governor Wright fled the colony with British troops.; The royal government lost control of the colony.; Patriot leaders created a new constitution for the colony.

Question 5

helped establish the University of Georgia.

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Lyman Hall

Question 6

Why was the Battle of Saratoga important to the American Revolution?

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It encouraged France to provide support for the patriots.

Question 7

What was an effect of the invasion of Florida?

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The British retaliated by capturing Georgia.

Question 8

Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek an important victory for the patriots?

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It encouraged the patriots to keep fighting.

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