Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?

The British surrendered, which led to the end of war.

Colonists didn't think they should be taxed because-

they had no representation in Parliament.

The Declaration of Independence states that-

all of these choices are correct

Which of the following is NOT a reason the capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?

Unhealthy living conditions caused disease.

The Revolutionary War came to an end when-

the Treaty of Paris (1783) was signed.

How did free African Americans support the war?

They fought for independence from Great Britain.

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1
Who served as a spy for the Continental Army, successfully requesting his freedom after the war?
James Lafayette
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Marquis de Lafayette
2
Who was the French nobleman who volunteered his service to the Continental Army?
James Lafayette
Patrick Henry
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
3
Some of them fought with the British while others fought in the Continental Army. Who were they?
enslaved African Americans
American Indians
neutral Virginians
free African Americans
4
Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?
The Treaty of Paris was signed at this location.
Marquis de Lafayette provided support to the Continental Army.
George Washington was named the President of the new country.
The British surrendered, which led to the end of war.
5
Who provided military leadership during the war, serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
6
Parliament believed it had legal authority in the colonies, but the colonists believed legal authority belonged to-
George Washington.
local assemblies.
Parliament.
House of Burgesses.
7
Colonists didn't think they should be taxed because-
they didn't like the King of Great Britain.
they had no representation in Parliament.
they didn't make enough money to pay taxes.
they did not live in England.
8
The Declaration of Independence states that-
all of these choices are correct
all people have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
the authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings
all people are created equal
9
Who spoke out against taxation without representation saying, "...give me liberty, or give me death!"?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Patrick Henry
10
Which of the following is NOT a reason the capital moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?
It increased the distance from the sea and attack by the British.
It was a more central location.
The population was moving westward.
Unhealthy living conditions caused disease.
11
The Revolutionary War came to an end when-
James Lafayette provided the Continental Army with British secrets.
George Washington declared it over.
the king of Great Britain died.
the Treaty of Paris (1783) was signed.
12
They did not choose sides during the war. Who were they?
neutral Virginians
American Indians
patriots
loyalists
13
They fought in the Continental Army to earn their independence from Great Britain. Who were they?
neutral Virginians
loyalists
American Indians
patriots
14
They supported the British, who promised freedom after the war. Who were they?
American Indians
enslaved African Americans
free African Americans
loyalists
15
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Jack Jouett
Patrick Henry
16
Who provided political leadership, encouraging independence?
James Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
George Washington
17
They remained loyal to Great Britain. Who were they?
neutral Virginians
patriots
loyalists
free African Americans
18
How did free African Americans support the war?
They fought to be part of their local assemblies.
They fought for freedom from slavery.
They fought for independence from Great Britain.
They fought to receive more land.
19
They took on more responsibility to support the war effort. Who were they?
free African Americans
loyalists
American Indians
women

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