Important People of the Revolution
Events Leading up to the War
The War
After the War
Important Documents
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1.) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and another document that served as the basis for the First Amendment to the Constitution that protects citizens' religious freedom? 2.) Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights that stated all Virginians should have certain rights including freedom of religion and freedom of the press?
Thomas Jefferson George Mason
100
The colonists of Virginia believed that parliament had no right to tax them because they had no _________________ in parliament.
Representation
100
I was the first president who served as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Who am I?
George Washington
100
There was a document signed at the conclusion of the American Revolution. What was the name of that document?
Treaty of Paris 1783
100
"All people are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This quote, written by Thomas Jefferson, was taken from which document?
Declaration of Independence
200
I am a famous Virginian that spoke out against England during the Second Continental Congress by saying "...give me liberty or give me death." Who am I?
Patrick Henry
200
Parliament felt that they had legal authority in the colonies but the colonies felt that _________________________ had the legal authority.
Possible Answers: their local authorities their local government the colonies' government
200
Why did some slaves fight for England in the Revolutionary War instead of the Continental Army?
They were promised their freedom should the British win the war (and many thought the British would win)
200
Which direction did Virginians primarily move to after the war? What mountains did they travel through?
West or South Appalachian Mountains
200
__________________, the document written by George Mason, was the inspiration for today's Bill of Rights.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
300
I am the reason that compromises were made by the delegates during the Constitutional Convention and the reason the Constitution is passed. I am known as the "Father of the Constitution." Who am I?
James Madison
300
"I am faithful to the King and to England!" -- What side was I on? "George Washington is a great leader. He is leading us in our fight for freedom against those Lobsterbacks!" -- What side was I on? "I don't know which side I want to be on. I have family in England, but I live in America. It's too hard to decide." -- What side was I on?
Loyalists Patriots Lobsterbacks Americans Redcoats Rebels British Army Neutrals
300
What was NOT a role women took during the Revolutionary war? 1 Working in factories 2 Running the family farm 3 Serving as cooks for the soldiers 4 Acting as nurses for the soldiers
1. Working in factories
300
What factors led to Virginians migrating?
Needed new land to grow tobacco (agriculture); soil in Virginia was poor **North began factories (textiles, shoes) *South focused on farm bc of rich soil for crops
300
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Which amendment is this? Which document, written by Thomas Jefferson, was the inspiration for this amendment?
First Amendment Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
400
1.) I am the one who road through rough terrain to save Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Who am I? 2.) I am the one who rode with William Dawes and other riders to warn Samuel Adams and James Hancock that the British were marching towards them. Who am I?
1.) Jack Jouett 2.) Paul Revere
400
What acts were passed by the Parliament? What ultimately was the effect of those acts?
Acts: Stamp, Townshend, Intolerable (Sugar, etc.) Effect: Boston Tea Party & eventually American Revolution
400
Which battle(s) was it that took place after Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride?"
The Battles at Lexington & Concord
400
Virginia's economy was based primarily on ________________. How did this impact their ability to make money?
Agriculture/Farming Their economy was hurting b/c crops could no longer grow
400
The Declaration of Independence states: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The main purpose for this passage is to what?
Explain why the colonies should break away from Britain (the main idea of the Declaration of Independence) List the basic rights of individuals (inalienable rights)
500
I was a slave who served in the Continental Army. After we won, I was freed! Who am I?
James Armistead Lafayette
500
Who drew the first political cartoon depicting the colonies as a snake cut up into several pieces? This cartoon also contained the words "Join or Die." What was the significance of this political cartoon?
Ben Franklin; The political cartoon was significant because it was Ben Franklin's way of persuading other colonists to join the rebels' cause against the British (to fight for freedom).
500
Where was the last major Battle of the Revolutionary War?How did it end?
Yorktown; the British (England) surrendered
500
"As our family journeys west, my father says we will soon be reaching a crossing that will take us through the Appalachian Mountains." What crossing is being described in the above passage?
Cumberland Gap
500
A news article recently came out disagreeing with a politician and the journalist was arrested. What amendment was violated by this journalist's arrest?
The First Amendment - Freedom of Speech
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