American Revolution

Question 1

Who warned the General Assembly members at Monticello that the British were planning a raid?

Accepted Answer

Jack Jouett

Question 2

Where did Patrick Henry deliver his famous speech?

Accepted Answer

St. John's Church

Question 3

The American colonists were unhappy with the British Parliament because

Accepted Answer

they had no representation in Parliament

Question 4

Who inspired the patriots with his speech about taxation without representation?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 5

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 6

Which group continued to support Britain and did not want their freedom?

Accepted Answer

Loyalists

Question 7

What did Parliament and the colonies disagree over?

Accepted Answer

how to be governed

Question 8

What role did Virginia women play in the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

they supported the troops

Question 9

Which individual was granted freedom after the war?

Accepted Answer

James Lafayette

Question 10

Which is true about the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

all people are created equal

Question 11

What was George Washington's role in the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

Commander-in-Chief

Question 12

Which group fought with the British for their freedom?

Accepted Answer

enslaved Africans

Question 13

The Virginia colonists who fought for the Continental Army were called ____.

Accepted Answer

Patriots

Question 14

Which individual provided military leadership during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 15

The Declaration of Independence stated that the right to govern belonged to the ____.

Accepted Answer

people

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