American Revolution

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Who did the colonists believe had legal authority in the colonies?

Some Virginians stayed loyal to Great Britain because they supported the British.

What did James Lafayette do after the war?

Some enslaved African Americans supported the British because the British promised them freedom.

What Virginian inspired other patriots when he spoke the famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

Which city became the third capital of Virginia?

ALL African Americans fought for independence from Great Britain.

Who was an enslaved African American from Virginia who served as a spy in the Continental Army?

What is the name of the war that was fought between the 13 Colonies and Great Britain?

Why were colonists upset with Great Britain?

Some American Indians fought with the Virginia patriots and otheres fought with the British.

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to express the reasons for colonial independence from Great Britain.

The Continental Army won the Battle of Yorktown.

The last major battle of the Revolutionary War was in Williamsburg, VA.

Who provided military leadership by serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

The colonists' victory at Yorktown resulted in the British surrender of 1781 & end of Revolutionary War.

Why did the American Revolution happen?

According to the Declaration of Independence, what rights do all people have?

What did the king of France provide to the Continental Army during the war?

Colonists argued they shouldn't be taxed because they didn't have representation.

What is the reason the capital of Virginia was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?

How did Thomas Jefferson provide political leadership during the American Revolution?

Who was the French nobleman who volunteered his service to the Continental Army & contributed to victory at Yorktown?

What document officially ended the Revolutionary War and when was it signed?

What European country ruled the 13 Colonies in North America?

Women contributed to the Revolutionary War by taking on more responsibilities to support the war effort.

Many Virginians served in the Continental Army and fought for independence. What were they called?

The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern belongs to KINGS instead of THE PEOPLE.

What does it mean to be NEUTRAL in war?