WHO AM I?
WHO AM I?
WHO AM I?
WHO AM I?
WHO AM I?
100
I was a Virginian who served as the third president. My claim to fame is the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the Declaration of Independence. I was a one of the founding fathers.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
I was patriot from Virginia. I had overheard a conversation that Governor Jefferson and members of his General Assembly were in danger of being arrested. I rode on horseback through the backwoods of Virginia to warn him.
Who is Jack Jouett?
100
I risked my life over 19 times to save over 300 slaves by helping them escape on the Underground Railroad?
Who is Harriet Tubman?
100
I was the first African American governor to ever serve.
Who is L. Douglas Wilder?
100
I was a Virginian who served as President in the 20th century. I wrote a peace plan after World War I. I had hoped to create a League of Nations but died before seeing this happen.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
200
I was a Virginian who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. I served as model for future presidents as the first president of the newly formed nation.
Who is George Washington?
200
During the Civil War I earned my nickname at the Battle of Bull Run. I later died in 1863 when I was shot and died from infection.
Who is Stonewall Jackson?
200
I would be called this because I wanted to help end slavery.
What is an abolitionist?
200
I was the first ever woman bank president. I tried to get other African Americans to save money to start their own businesses.
Who is Maggie L. Walker?
200
I served as a military leader during World War II. After the war, I wrote a peace plan to help Europe recover economically.
Who is George C. Marshall?
300
I was a loudmouth from Virginia. I was a patriot and believed in independence from England. I rallied the colonies by giving a fiery speech that ended with "Give me liberty or give me death."
Who is Patrick Henry?
300
I was a Virginian who was the commanding General of the Confederate army during the Civil War. I also helped defeat the Union Army in a battle at Fredricksburg.
Who is General Robert E. Lee?
300
You don't need to know me but I was the president of the Confederacy.
Who is Jefferson Davis?
300
I was the first African American to win a singles tennis championship. I also was an eloquent speaker encouraging social change and even wrote a book.
Who is Arthur R. Ashe, Jr.?
300
I was a Virginian Senator who did not want schools to desegregate. I lead a movement known as Massive Resistance to help schools to not integrate. If they did, they would receive no money for their schools. It failed and schools integrated.
Who is Harry F. Byrd, Sr?
400
I was a Virginian who supported a strong constitution. However I refused to sign it unless there was a promise of a Bill of Rights listing rights to protect all citizens. My document, Virginia Declaration of Rights, served as the basis for the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.
Who is George Mason?
400
I was elected president in 1860. I spoke out against slavery. During my presidency, eleven states seceded from the Union and a Civil War broke out.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
400
I was a Virginia slave. I started a rebellion in trying to get slaves to rise up against their slave owners. I failed, was caught, and hung to death.
Who is Nat Turner?
400
I was the only Virginian Governor promoting racial equality. As governor, I appointed more women and African Americans to hold public office.
Who is A. Linwood Holton, Jr.?
400
I was a Virginian who kept taxes low and paid for road improvements with a program known as Pay As You Go. I helped to modernize Virginia's government, and under my leadership the Virginia's economy began to prosper.
Who is Harry F. Byrd?
500
I was a slave from Virginia. My owner was a French general who asked me to spy on the British army. In return for my bravery, I asked to be granted freedom.
Who is James Armistead Lafayette?
500
I was the General over the Union Army. I eventually burned Richmond, the Confederate capital. Robert E. Lee surrendered to me.
Who is Ulyessus S. Grant?
500
I was abolitionist who tried to lead a slave revolt. I tried capturing the Armory at Harper's Ferry. Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful and was hanged.
Who is John Brown?
500
I was a civil rights lawyer. I was a lawyer for an important case in integrating our schools. I helped to bring about change in the Brown VS. Board of Education landmark case.
Who is Oliver Hill?
500
In 1619, I would have been one of these if I were a male landowner. I would be elected to help make laws for Jamestown in the General Assembly.
Who is a burgess?
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