Question

georgias role in the american revolution vocabulary

1. articles of confederation-
2. battle of kettle creek-
3. bicameral-
4. bill of rights- first ten amendments to the u.s. constitution
5. boycott- to refuse to use or buy something as a protest or as a way to force change
6. checks and balances-
7. constitution-
8. constitutional convention-
9. declaration of independence-
10. duties- taxes paid on imports
11. executive-
12. federal-
13. french and indian war (1754 - 1763)-
14. general assembly-
15. georgias signers of the constitution-
16. georgias signers of the declaration of independence-

Explanation:

1. Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, a loose - confederation of states.
2. Battle of Kettle Creek: A significant Revolutionary War battle in Georgia where Patriots defeated Loyalists.
3. Bicameral: A legislative system with two chambers, like the U.S. Congress (Senate and House of Representatives).
4. Bill of Rights: Already defined as the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual liberties.
5. Boycott: A form of protest by refusing to use or buy products.
6. Checks and Balances: A system in U.S. government to prevent one branch from having too much power.
7. Constitution: The supreme law of the United States, establishing the government's structure and powers.
8. Constitutional Convention: The meeting in 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation and create the U.S. Constitution.
9. Declaration of Independence: A document in 1776 declaring the thirteen American colonies' independence from Britain.
10. Duties: As defined, taxes on imports.
11. Executive: One of the three branches of U.S. government, responsible for enforcing laws.
12. Federal: Relating to a system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
13. French and Indian War: A war between the British and French (and their Indian allies) from 1754 - 1763 that had significant impacts on the colonies.
14. General Assembly: A legislative body; in Georgia, it is the state's legislature.
15. Georgia's Signers of the Constitution: The delegates from Georgia who signed the U.S. Constitution.
16. Georgia's Signers of the Declaration of Independence: The Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Answer:

1. The first constitution of the US, a loose confederation of states.
2. A Revolutionary War battle in Georgia where Patriots won against Loyalists.
3. A legislative system with two chambers.
4. First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
5. To refuse to use or buy something as a protest or to force change.
6. A system to prevent one government branch from having too much power.
7. The supreme law of the US, establishing government structure and powers.
8. The 1787 meeting to create the U.S. Constitution.
9. A 1776 document declaring US colonies' independence from Britain.
10. Taxes paid on imports.
11. One of the three branches of US government, enforcing laws.
12. Relating to a government with divided power between central and local units.
13. A 1754 - 1763 war between British and French (and allies) affecting colonies.
14. Georgia's state legislative body.
15. Georgia's delegates who signed the U.S. Constitution.
16. Georgians who signed the Declaration of Independence.