Individual Roles in the American Revolution VS.5b

Question 1

What enslaved African American served the Continental Army then earned freedom?

Accepted Answer

James Lafayette

Question 2

What group fought for a better chance for freedom?

Accepted Answer

African Americans

Question 3

Virginian Patriots served in what army against the British?

Accepted Answer

Continental Army

Question 4

Who is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

What Virginia patriot delivered the "Give me liberty or give me death" speech?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 6

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 7

What group took on more responsibilities during the war?

Accepted Answer

women

Question 8

Some Virginians did not take sides. What word has that meaning?

Accepted Answer

neutral

Question 9

What French nobleman contributed to the victory at Yorktown?

Accepted Answer

Marquis de Lafayette

Question 10

Some Virginians sided with the British, meaning they remained what?

Accepted Answer

loyal

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