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Test Review-American Revolution
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During the war, the group most likely to join the Army in order to gain their freedom were —
the loyalists
the American Indians
the patriots
the enslaved African Americans
2
The following were Virginia capitals EXCEPT —
Williamsburg
Yorktown
Richmond
Jamestown
3
As a result of the Revolutionary War, —
the colonists were forced to move back to Great Britain
Great Britain continued to control Colonial Virginia
Great Britain gave up control of the colonies
the colonists had to continue paying unfair taxes on certain items
4
Which three cities have served as a location for Virginia's state capital?
Richmond, Yorktown, Charlottesville
Richmond, Charlottesville, Appomattox
Richmond, Williamsburg, Yorktown
Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown
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Which statement is true?
The capital of the colony was moved from Williamsburg to Jamestown.
People did not move westward because there was no more land.
The capital of the colony was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond.
Richmond built more roads for transportation.
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How did James Lafayette receive his freedom after the American Revolution?
His “owner” decided he wasn’t needed anymore.
The President gave it to him during the war.
He fought in the war.
He requested his freedom from the government.
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Who is the statement describing?
An enslaved African American
An American Indian
A loyalist
A patriot
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Marcuis de Lafayette's troops blocked British troops from escaping Yorktown.
British refused to surrender to Washington, and the war continued
Washington refused to surrender to the British and war continued
Washington surrendered to the British, helping put an end to the war
British surrendered to General Washington, helping put an end to the war
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Since the French assisted Washington at the Battle of Yorktown-
General Washington surrendered, helping fuel the British to keep fighting
British surrendered, helping fuel Americans to fight
General Washington surrendered, helping put an end to the Revolutionary War
British surrendered, helping put an end to the war.
10
Which was NOT a role of Virginians during the Revolutionary War?
Some enslaved African Americans fought for the British.
Many Virginians fought with the Continental Army.
Some Virginians remained loyal to Great Britain.
All Virginians remained loyal to the king.
11
Identify the last significant military battle involving British forces and the Continental Army.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
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The colonists went to war with Great Britain because-
Colonists believed their local assemblies had legal authority.
Colonists believed they should not be taxed without representation.
The British Parliament believed the colonists should govern themselves.
Britain believed the colonists had too many representative in Parliament.
13
Which shows the cities in the order they became capitals of Virginia?
Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond
Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown
Williamsburg, Richmond, Jamestown
Jamestown, Richmond, Williamsburg
14
What Revolutionary War battle led to the creation of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
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Inspired patriots from other colonies when he spoke out against taxation without representation.
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Patrick Henry
James Lafayette
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Enslaved African American who served as a spy for the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
James Lafayette
Captain John Smith
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Which is NOT a reason why the capital was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?
It was a more central location.
Moving to this location increased the distance from attack by the British.
Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Williamsburg.
The population was moving westward.
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The British Parliament believed-
Authority to govern belongs to the people
Authority to govern belongs to all
No taxation without representation
They had the right to tax the colonists
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Who defeated the British army at the last major battle of the American Revolution?
the Virginia Military
the Loyalists
the Neutrals
the Continental Army
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What was the name of the governing body in England during the Revolutionary War?
Congress
Governor
House of Burgesses
Parliament
21
Parliament believed-
French kings should oversee decision-making in the colonies.
Taxation without representation in the colonies is acceptable.
Trade with the American Indians should be stopped.
Local assemblies should have legal authority over the colonies.
22
Which statement supports the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence?
The British and the colonists were not created equal.
The British were born with certain rights that the colonists were not.
Colonists should have the legal authority to govern themselves.
The British government should have legal authority over the colonies.
23
During the Revolutionary War, the American colonies belonged to which country?
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Identify the African American who served as a spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Patrick Henry
Marquis de Lafayette
James Lafayette
George Washington
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Patrick Henry-
Volunteered his service to the Continental Army during the Revolution
An enslaved African American from Virginia served as a spy in the Army
Provided military leadership- commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Famous for his “give me liberty or give me death” speech
