In this Unit we are learning...
Part A -
- I can analyze and explain the role of Georgia in the American Revolution using evidence from primary source documents.
- French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, and Stamp Act.
- Battle of Kettle Creek and Siege of Savannah
- Interpret the three parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, and declaration) and identify the three GA signers of the DOI: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton
- Describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
- Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
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Part B -
Explain significant factors that affected westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840.
Explain significant factors that affected westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840.
- Explain reasons for the establishment of the University of Georgia, and for the westward movement of Georgia’s capitals.
- Evaluate the impact of land policies pursued by Georgia; include the headright system, land lotteries, and the Yazoo Land Fraud.
- Explain how technological developments, including the cotton gin and railroads, had an impact on Georgia’s growth.
- Describe the role of William McIntosh in the removal of the Creek from Georgia.
- Analyze how key people (John Ross, John Marshall, and Andrew Jackson) and events (Dahlonega Gold Rush and Worcester v. Georgia) led to the removal of the Cherokees from Georgia known as the Trail of Tears.
