Georgia History

(1754–1763): England defeated France and gained land in North America. The war left Britain in debt, so Britain began taxing the colonies.

French and Indian War

King George III prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. Georgia was less affected because much of its population lived

Proclamation of 1763

(1765): Britain taxed paper products, including newspapers and legal documents, to help pay its war debt. Colonists protested because they had no representation in Parliament.

Stamp Act

Georgia's reaction: Georgia's resistance was less violent than in other colonies. It was the only colony where a small number of stamps were sold.

Liberty Boys

Explains natural rights and why the document exists.

Preamble

Lists complaints against King George III.

Grievances

Officially declares independence from Great Britain.

Declaration

the three Georgia signers

• Button Gwinnett

• Lyman Hall

• George Walton

 Colonists who wanted independence from Britain.

Patriots