I was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. I grew up at Ferry Farm in Virginia. I am a Founding Father. Who am I?
Who is George Washington?
100
This battle was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
100
These caused the colonists to protest against British rule over the colonies.
What are taxes without representation in parliament?
100
This document explained the reasons that led to the Revolutionary War.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
100
I served in the Continental Army and fought against the English. Who am I?
Who is a patriot?
200
Jack Jouett's famous ride to Charlottesville saved me from capture while I was governor of Virginia. I wrote the Declaration of Independence. I am a Founding Father. Who am I?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
200
The Battle of Great Bridge was important because...
What is it was the first land battle of the American Revolution in Virginia AND it forced Lord Dunmore to flee Norfolk.
200
Cause: American Victory at the Battle of Great Bridge. Effect: _________________________
What is Lord Dunmore, the colonial governor, flees the City of Norfolk?
200
The colonists wanted their local assemblies to govern them because...
What is the colonists had no representation in parliament?
200
I was loyal to England supported the British. Who am I?
Who is a loyalist?
300
I spoke out against taxation without representation in Parliament. I was a Virginia statesman. I gave a famous speech in which I said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" Who am I?
Who is Patrick Henry?
300
The two major meetings of the colonies that were held in 1774 and 1775 were the...
What is the First and Second Continental Congress?
300
This war occurred before the American Revolution and was the main reason the British imposed taxes on the colonies originally.
What is the French and Indian War?
300
One right given in the Declaration of Independence was "Authority to govern belongs to the King," true or false?
What is false?
300
I did not choose sides and neither supported the British nor the colonists. Who am I?
What is a neutral?
400
I saved Thomas Jefferson while he was the governor of Virginia. I famously rode horseback through the backwoods of Louisa to Charlottesville. I was previously a military leader. Who am I?
Who is Jack Jouett?
400
The colony of Virginia moved the capital further inland to be safe from British attacks in which year?
What is 1779?
400
Cause: George Washington shows great military leadership during the French and Indian War. Effect: __________________
What is he is named the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
400
George Washington became the first leader of the colonies after we declared our independence from England, but refused to be called what?
What is "Your Highness"? (King, Your Majesty, etc.)
400
Some of us were enslaved but were promised our freedom if we fought for the British. Some of us were patriots and supported the colonies. Who are we?
Who are African Americans during the American Revolution?
500
I was a spy for the Continental Army. I was previously a slave but was granted my freedom after the American Revolution. I fought alongside the Marquis de Lafayette. Who am I?
Who is James Armistead Lafayette?
500
This saved the lives of Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry when a famous Virginian got news that the men were going to be arrested by the British.
What is Jack Jouett's famous ride?
500
Cause: ____________________ Effect: Many patriots were inspired by Patrick Henry's words and prepared for revolution!
What is Patrick Henry gave his "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech?
500
What were the two meetings called where colonists discussed how they should proceed toward independence? Hint: The Declaration of Independence was written at the second one.
What are the First and Second Continental Congresses?
500
We took on more responsibility by running farms and family businesses while the men were away fighting. Some of us even served as nurses and cooks for the men. Who are we?