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Virginia Studies 5 - The Revolutionary War
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1
Which Virginian was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Jack Jouett
Ben Franklin
2
Who was an enslaved African American who spied for the Continental Army?
James Lafayette
Patrick Henry
Jack Jouett
Thomas Jefferson
3
What is the name of England's governing body?
house of burgesses
parliament
governor
congress
4
What was the name of the first land battle of the American Revolution fought in Virginia?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg
The Battle of Great Bridge
The battle of Yorktown
5
Who was the commander-in-chief of the First Continental Army?
James Lafayette
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
6
George Washington is known for all of the following EXCEPT -
his loyalty to the king
being the 1st President
serving as commander-in-chief
his military leadership
7
How did Jack Jouett prevent the capture of members of the General Assembly?
he spoke out against taxation
he was commander-in-chief
he surrendered
he rode to Charlottesville to warn them
8
All of the following men were patriots during the war EXCEPT -
John Smith
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
9
Where did the final battle of the American Revolution take place?
Norfolk
Yorktown
Richmond
Great Bridge
10
Which person would have said, "I need to warn them that I saw them heading to Charlottesville!"
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Jack Jouett
Paul Revere
11
Why would King George be against the Declaration of Independence?
he wanted them to create their own government
he was willing to compromise
he wanted the colonists under his control
he wanted to be the author
12
What does "taxation without representation" mean?
return imported products to England
refuse to pay someone
refuse English products
tax someone without a voice in Parliament
13
Which was NOT a role of Virginians during the Revolutionary War?
some enslaved African Americans fought for the British
some remained loyal to Great Britain
All remained loyal to the king
many fought with the Continental Army
14
Which Virginian inspired others by saying "....give me liberty or give me death"?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Jack Jouett
15
After fighting in the war, James Lafayette was eventually granted -
a higher position in the military
his freedom from slavery
a government job
his college education
16
Why did colonists disagree with Parliament?
they had no representation in the burgesses
the king promised he wouldn't tax them
the colonists had equal representation
they had no representation in Parliamant
17
Which of the following statements reflect the opinion of Parliament?
they had authority over the colonies
allow colonists to be equally represented
grant authority to local assemblies
continue collecting taxes
18
Who might say, "I was born in the colonies and I will fight with the Americans"?
a loyalist
a patriot
a British citizen
19
Select the statement that describes the role of women during the Revolutionary War.
many moved back to England
Women began cooking meals for the British soldiers
most women moved westward
they took on more responsibility to support the war effort
20
What document states that all people are created equal and have rights?
Constitution
charters
Declaration ofIndependence
21
Which document states, "....authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings..."?
the Constitution
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Charters from the Virginia Company
the Declaration of Independence
