Chapter 12 and 13 PCA
During the American Revolution, why did Georgia have a higher percentage of loyalists than
other colonies? - ANS-Georgia was the youngest colony and therefore had many first
generation colonies.
Which statement BEST explains the outcome of the "Battle of the Rice Boats" incident? -
ANS-The patriots managed to temporarily drive the British from Savannah
According to the "Rules and Regulations of 1776," who had most of the governing power in
Georgia's government? - ANS-Provincial congress
During the American Revolution, with which group did most Native Americans align? - ANS-The
British
During the American Revolution, who was the Indian trader who worked throughout the conflict
to keep Native Americans neutral? - ANS-George Calphin
Following the failed attempt to take St. Augustine during the American Revolution, what
happened to Button Gwinnett? - ANS-He was challenged to a duel and shot and killed.
Who led American troops in the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia? - ANS-Elijah Clarke
Who was the African American soldier recognized for his bravery at the Battle of Kettle Creel? -
ANS-Austin Dabney
Following the Battle of Kettle Creek, Austin Dabney was recognized by being given ______. -
ANS-Land by the Georgia General Assembly
At what battle in Georgia during the American Revolution did Americans capture badly needed
arms, munitions, and horses from the British? - ANS-Battle of Kettle Creek
The Battle of Kettle Creek took place during which armed conflict? - ANS-Revolutionary War
Which statement accurately describes the role Nancy Hart played in the American Revolution? -
ANS-She single handedly captured several British soldiers
Which nation helped the colonists attempt to retake Savannah from the British during the
American Revolution? - ANS-France
Why was the capture of Savannah important to both the British and the Americans during the
American Revolution? - ANS-Savannah was both the capital of Georgia and a deep water port
During the American Revolution, why did Georgia have a higher percentage of loyalists than
other colonies? - ANS-Georgia was the youngest colony and therefore had many first
generation colonies.
Which statement BEST explains the outcome of the "Battle of the Rice Boats" incident? -
ANS-The patriots managed to temporarily drive the British from Savannah
According to the "Rules and Regulations of 1776," who had most of the governing power in
Georgia's government? - ANS-Provincial congress
During the American Revolution, with which group did most Native Americans align? - ANS-The
British
During the American Revolution, who was the Indian trader who worked throughout the conflict
to keep Native Americans neutral? - ANS-George Calphin
Following the failed attempt to take St. Augustine during the American Revolution, what
happened to Button Gwinnett? - ANS-He was challenged to a duel and shot and killed.
Who led American troops in the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia? - ANS-Elijah Clarke
Who was the African American soldier recognized for his bravery at the Battle of Kettle Creel? -
ANS-Austin Dabney
Following the Battle of Kettle Creek, Austin Dabney was recognized by being given ______. -
ANS-Land by the Georgia General Assembly
At what battle in Georgia during the American Revolution did Americans capture badly needed
arms, munitions, and horses from the British? - ANS-Battle of Kettle Creek
The Battle of Kettle Creek took place during which armed conflict? - ANS-Revolutionary War
Which statement accurately describes the role Nancy Hart played in the American Revolution? -
ANS-She single handedly captured several British soldiers
Which nation helped the colonists attempt to retake Savannah from the British during the
American Revolution? - ANS-France
Why was the capture of Savannah important to both the British and the Americans during the
American Revolution? - ANS-Savannah was both the capital of Georgia and a deep water port
