What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

It ended the war for a patriot victory

All men are created equal and the right to rule is with the people are ideas found where?

The Declaration of Independence

What was NOT a reason the capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?

The drinking water was contaminated in Williamsburg

Why was taxing the colonists such a problem?

The colonists believed only they had the right to tax

How did American Indians choose sides?

Some fought for the British, others for the patriots.

What was the role of women in the war?

They looked after their families farms and businesses

The French & Indian War was fought between:

The British and the French and Native Americans

Patrick Henry played what role in the revolution?

Inspired patriotism with his fiery speeches.

How did African Americans view the war?

Some fought for the patriots, some fought for the British

The colonists disagreed with the British Parliament because:

The Parliament felt that they had sole rights to govern.

A person who fought against the king for colonial freedom

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

To give reasons why the colonies wanted to leave Britian.

What was the first spark of violence between the colonies and the British over unfair taxes?

The Battle of Lexington & Concord, The Boston Massacre

What was the Treaty of Paris?

It ended the war officially, and America was officially free

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1
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?
It ended the war for a British victory
It ended the war for a patriot victory
It was a cause of the American Revolution
It made the war last seven more long, bloody years.
2
All men are created equal and the right to rule is with the people are ideas found where?
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
3
What was NOT a reason the capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?
The population was moving west, and more people near there
The drinking water was contaminated in Williamsburg
The British could easily attack Williamsburg
Richmond was more centrally located
4
What does neutral mean?
Against taxes
Soldier for hire
Not taking a side
Siding with the king
5
Why was taxing the colonists such a problem?
The colonists believed only they had the right to tax
The taxes started the battle of Great Bridge.
Neutrals had a problem with the taxes
The taxes went on to help Virginia Indians
6
What were enslaved African Americans promised by the British?
Money for fighting on their side
Passage out of the colonies
Land for farming
Their freedom
7
Which nation aided the patriots at Yorktown?
The French
The Dutch
The Iraquios
The Spanish
8
How did American Indians choose sides?
Some fought for the British, others for the patriots.
They took the side of whatever the French took.
They all remained neutral
They moved out west instead of fighting
9
What was the role of women in the war?
They helped sew a new American flag
They looked after their families farms and businesses
They ALL fought alongside men as equals
They paid taxes while men fought
10
The French & Indian War was fought between:
The British and the French and Native Americans
The French and the Virginia Indians
The French and the Spanish
France and the country of India
11
Patrick Henry played what role in the revolution?
Watched over his father's business while he was off in war
Inspired patriotism with his fiery speeches.
Rode 40 miles to save Thomas Jefferson.
Spied on the British for the Continental Army.
12
Who tapped Thomas Jefferson to write a list of reasons to leave the British Empire?
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Ben Franklin
James Madison
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How did Thomas Jefferson help the patriots?
Provided military leadership
Kicked a last second fied goal to win the Super Bowl!
Helped people pay the unfair taxes
Provided political leadership
14
How did George Washington help the patriots?
Provided money to pay taxes
Provided extra supplies
Provided military leadership
Provided political leadership
15
How did African Americans view the war?
They all were forced to fight for the patriots
They were given their freedom by the King of England
Some fought for the patriots, some fought for the British
They all fought for the King, hoping to be set free
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The colonists disagreed with the British Parliament because:
The Parliament felt that they had sole rights to govern.
The British Parliament felt that the Indians had land rights
The British Parliament wanted to turn the government over.
Colonists did not think it was fair to have only 13 colonies
17
What is a patriot?
A person who fought against the king for colonial freedom
A person that helps no matter what
A person who sides with the king against loyalists
A person who plays the bagpipes
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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To end the taxes once and for all
To give reasons why the colonies wanted to leave Britian.
To give slaves the right to be free
To give Indians the right back to their lands
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What was the first spark of violence between the colonies and the British over unfair taxes?
The Battle of Lexington & Concord
The Boston Massacre
The Battle of Great Bridge
The Boston Tea Party
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What was the Treaty of Paris?
A kind of French candy
A document written by Thomas Jefferson guaranteeing rights
It ended the war officially, and America was officially free
It made an alliance between the Colonists and France

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