Why did the colonists believe that Parliament did not have the right to tax them?

They had no representation in Parliament.

What famous words did Patrick Henry use to speak out against taxation without representation?

". . . give me liberty or give me death!"

Who was Marquis de Lafayette?

French nobleman who volunteered his service to the Continental Army

What was Patrick Henry's most important contribution during the Revolutionary War?

Spoke out against taxation without representation

George Washington provided military leadership for the colonists by—

serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

Who was James Armistead Lafayette?

enslaved man who served in Continental Army, granted his freedom

What is taxation without representation?

Colonists being taxed with no representation in Parliament

Why is the Battle of Yorktown important during the Revolutionary War?

Resulted in surrender of British, ended war; America earned independence

What role did both free and enslaved African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

Fought in both British and Continental Armies

What was George Washington's major contribution during the Revolutionary War?

Commander of the Continental Army

Parliament believed it had legal authority over the colonies, but the colonists believed—

their local assemblies had legal authority to tax

Declaration of Independence states that all men have certain rights. What are these rights?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

What was Thomas Jefferson's most important contribution during the Revolutionary War?

Author of Declaration of Independence

Someone who was faithful to Great Britain

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1
Why did the colonists believe that Parliament did not have the right to tax them?
They did not believe in any taxes.
They had no representation in Parliament.
The royal governor excused them.
They already paid taxes to France.
2
What was James Armistead Lafayette's most important contribution during the Revolutionary War?
Spy for the Continental Army
Spy for the the British Army
Artillery Officer in the Continental Army
a Burgess serving in Virginia Legislature
3
What famous words did Patrick Henry use to speak out against taxation without representation?
"no work, no food"
"We hold these truths to be self-evident . . ."
"No more taxes!"
". . . give me liberty or give me death!"
4
In which war did America gain its independence from England?
Patriot Uprising
War Between the States
American Revolution
French and Indian War
5
In what state did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
Virginia
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
6
Who was Marquis de Lafayette?
French nobleman who volunteered his service to the Continental Army
Political leader who expressed reasons for independence from Britain
Burgess in the Virginia legislature
Enslaved African American who successfully requested his freedom
7
What was Patrick Henry's most important contribution during the Revolutionary War?
Artillery Commander in the Continental Army
Author of Virginia Declaration of Rights
Spoke out against taxation without representation
Governor of Virginia
8
Who did the colonists believe had the legal authority to tax them?
Parliament
Their local assemblies
Congress
King George III
9
Some enslaved African Americans supported the British because they were promised-
Land
Freedom
Wealth
Citizenship
10
Some Virginians remained neutral, some were loyal to Britain, and rest considered themselves
loyalists
burgesses
pioneers
patriots
11
George Washington provided military leadership for the colonists by—
becoming President of Virginia
fighting with the American Indians
leading the British army
serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
12
Who was James Armistead Lafayette?
a famous Virginia general during the Revolution
an American general during the French and Indian War
enslaved man who served in Continental Army, granted his freedom
an American ambassador to England who served as a spy
13
What was the first land battle of the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Great Bridge
Battle of Lexington
Battle of the Virginia Capes
14
What is taxation without representation?
the right of Parliament to tax the colonies
the right of King George III to tax the colonies
Colonists being taxed with no representation in Parliament
the Virginia House of Burgesses taxing the colonists
15
Why is the Battle of Yorktown important during the Revolutionary War?
Forced British colonial governor to flee Norfolk
Resulted in a partnership between America and France
Resulted in surrender of British, ended war; America earned independence
First Revolutionary War battle in Virginia
16
What role did both free and enslaved African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?
Remained Neutral
Fought in both British and Continental Armies
Fought for their freedom in British Army
Fought for independence in the Continental Army
17
What was George Washington's major contribution during the Revolutionary War?
President of the United States
Commander of the Continental Army
Governor of Virginia
Author of Declaration of Independence
18
Who won the Battle of Yorktown to end the Revolutionary War?
American Indians
Germans
Americans and French
British
19
As many men left home to fight in the war, women—
took on more responsibility
left their homes
left for Europe
became burgesses
20
Which event happened first?
The Treaty of Paris ends the Revolutionary War
Constitution is written
American Victory at Yorktown
Surrender of the British Army
21
In which army did Virginia patriots serve?
French Army
British Army
Hessian Army
Continental Army
22
Parliament believed it had legal authority over the colonies, but the colonists believed—
taxes should only be paid on slaves
their local assemblies had legal authority to tax
they should have legal authority to tax England
only the King had legal authority to tax
23
Declaration of Independence states that all men have certain rights. What are these rights?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
education, marriage, and representative government
voting, bear arms, freedom of religion
food, shelter, and companionship
24
During the American Revolution, American Indians fought alongside—
the French
only the Continental Army
both the British and Americans
only the British Army
25
What was the name of the American Army during the Revolution?
Union Army
Marine Corps
Continental Army
United States Army
26
What was Thomas Jefferson's most important contribution during the Revolutionary War?
Founder of the University of Virginia
Secretary of State
Author of Declaration of Independence
Governor of Virginia
27
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
James Armistead Lafayette
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
28
What was a loyalist?
Someone who was faithful to Great Britain
Someone who believed in the Patriot cause
Someone who believed in American independence
Someone who did not care which side won the war

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