<u>The answers are</u>
6. This drawing is a political cartoon that appeared at the time of the American Revolution. Which best explains the meaning of the drawing?
Unless the colonies joined as one, they would lose the fight with Britain.
7. Which accurately describes the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To sever the colonies’ political ties with England.
8. Who did NOT sign the Declaration of Independence?
Archibald Bullock
11. During the American Revolution, why did Georgia have a higher percentage of Loyalists than other colonies?
Georgia was the youngest colony and therefore had many first-generation colonists.
12. Which accurately describes the outcome of the Battle of Kettle Creek?
The Americans captured several hundred American troops in Georgia
13. Which accurately describes the outcome of the Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution?
The British remained in control of Savannah
14. Who was the African American soldier recognized for his bravery at the Battle of Kettle Creek?
Austin Dabney
15. Who led American troops in the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia?
Elijah Clarke
16. Which best explains why the writers of the Articles of Confederation did not allow the national government to tax its citizens?
Taxes were the reason the colonies had declared themselves independent from England
17. Which statement best describes the relationship between the states under the Articles of Confederation?
They were bound forever to one another by the agreement they signed
18. What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787 in Philadelphia?
To revise the articles of the Confederation
19. Of Georgia’s representatives to the Constitutional Convention, which two men actually signed the Constitution?
William Few and Abraham Baldwin
6. Which energy transformation takes place when a firecracker explodes?
chemical to thermal and electromagnetic
7. How can a cyclist minimize friction as he or she rides?
by decreasing the air resistance
8. How are temperature and thermal energy related?
Temperature is one factor that determines the thermal energy of an object
