GA's Role in the American Revolution

Loyalist

People who opposed independence and stayed loyal to the British Crown.

Battle of Kettle Creek

The surprise attack worked. It was the first major Patriot victory in the back country of Georgia during the war. It severely damaged British plans to control the interior of Georgia and crushed Loyalist recruitment momentum in the region. The defeat forced British forces to temporarily abandon Augusta.

Siege of Savannah

There was a surprise attack that failed, thousands of patriots died, it was the 2nd bloodiest battle of the revolution, and it only lasted 90 minutes. It led to Britain keeping savannah a little longer.

Austin Dabney

A slave that was a major part in the revolution. He later got set free.

Casimir Pulaski

A Polish nobleman and military commander known as the "Father of the American Cavalry" for his vital service in the American Revolutionary War.

Articles of Confederation

served as the first constitution of the United States from March 1, 1781, to March 4, 1789, created to unite the 13 sovereign states during the American revolution.

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

The central government had no power to tax or enforce laws.

Why was the national government intentionally weak?

The American colonists deeply feared central tyranny and the abuse of power by a distant authority.

Why did the Articles lead to the Constitution?

They created a central government that was too weak to govern effectively.

French and Indian war

A North American conflict fought from 1754 to 1763 between Great Britain and France.

Proclamation of 1763

A decree issued by King George III on October 7, 1763, that banned American colonists from settling on lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Stamp Act

A direct tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies that required many printed materials to be produced on stamped paper from London.

Declaration of Independence

The founding document of the United States. It had 3 parts.

Why was Georgia slower to resist Great Britain?

It was the youngest, smallest, and most vulnerable of the thirteen colonies.