Which major event in 1776 significantly impacted Georgia's autonomy?

The American Revolution was a pivotal event in 1776 that significantly impacted Georgia's autonomy. As one of the thirteen colonies that declared independence from British rule, Georgia, like the others, sought greater self-governance and the right to make its own decisions free from British interference. The Revolution prompted a shift in political power, enabling Georgia to assert its autonomy and eventually play a role in the formation of a new nation founded on principles of liberty and self-determination.

The other options refer to events either before or after 1776 that did not directly contribute to Georgia's quest for autonomy at that specific moment. For example, the Boston Tea Party occurred in 1773 and was focused on responding to British taxation policies but did not directly impact Georgia's legislative changes that occurred during and after the Revolution. The signing of the Treaty of Paris (1783) marked the end of the war and formalized independence but is not a 1776 event. The War of 1812 occurred long after Georgia asserted its independence, dealing with different issues related to maritime rights and national sovereignty.