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American Revolution VS.5
American Revolution VS.5
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Why was King George against the creation of the Declaration of Independence?
He wanted colonists to create their own form of government.
He wanted to be the author.
He wanted the colonists under his control.
He was willing to allow more representation in Parliament.
2
Who gained his freedom after serving in the Continental Army?
George Wythe
James Lafayette
John Brown
Crispus Attucks
3
Which document was written to explain the reasons for the Revolutionary War?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Virginia Charters
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the United States
4
What was the name of the governing body in England during the Revolutionary War?
Governor
Congress
House of Burgesses
Parliament
5
This man was a French Nobleman and supported the Continental Army (patriots)
James Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
6
Virginians who did not take sides during the war were said to be ___.
traitors
neutral
patriots
loyalists
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Virginians who remained loyal to Britain were known as ___.
delegates
patriots
loyalists
burgesses
8
Which phrase is BEST represented by the cartoon?
"Join or Die"
"Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!"
"Taxation without Representation"
"Westward Ho!"
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Free African Americans were likely to fight for the ___ Army during the Revolutionary War.
Continental
British
Spanish
French
10
Virginians did not want to pay Britain's taxes because they had no ____ in British legislature.
laws
representation
rules
compensation
11
The colonists and Parliament disagreed about_____.
supplies for building
control of the government
slaves for sale
land to farm
12
__________ was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
George Washington
Patrick Henry
13
Who fought to earn their freedom during the Revolutionary War?
Burgesses
African Americans
Women
Representatives
14
After fighting in the Continental Army, James Lafayette was given -
his freedom from slavery
his college education
a government job
a higher position in the military
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Who said "...give me liberty or give me death?"
George Washington
Patrick Henry
George Mason
James Madison
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During the Revolutionary War, the capital moved from Williamsburg to ___.
Jamestown
Lynchburg
Richmond
Chesterfield
17
Who had more responsibilities at home during the Revolutionary War?
representatives
farmers
storekeepers
women
18
All of the following are reasons why the capital moved to Richmond, except:
distance increased attack from sea and the British
Fires destroyed buildings
the population was moving westward
Richmond was a more central location
19
George Washington is known for all of the following EXCEPT -
serving as Commander-in-Chief of the army
his loyalty to the British king
his military leadership in the Continental Army
being the first president of the United States
20
What ended the American Revolution in 1783?
The Treaty of Versailles
Nothing, the war still continues.
The Treaty of Paris
The Loyalists returning to their home in Great Britain
21
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Mrs. Haines
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Patrick Henry
22
"If I serve the king in the British Army, they will grant me my freedom."
German American
English American
American Indian
Enslaved African American
23
Which shows the correct order of all Virginia's capitals?
Jamestown, Richmond, Williamsburg
Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown
Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond
Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown
24
____ served as governor of Virginia during the Revolutionary War and gave reasons for independence from Great Britain.
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
James Lafayette
George Mason
25
The Revolutionary War ended when the British surrendered at ___.
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Richmond
Yorktown
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Who won the Revolutionary War?
Spain
Virginia
America/Patriots
Great Britain/Loyalists
