Revolutionary vocab
The American Revolution
Famous People
Facts about the Revolutionary War
More Facts about the Revolutionary War era
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You were a person who did not take sides with either the Patriots or the Loyalists. You did not want to be involved in the conflict of the Revolutionary War.
What did it mean to be "neutral" during the Revolutionary War?
100
The governing body in England during the Revolutionary War
What is Parliment?
100
This man was a Virginian who: * was a leader of the Continental Army * served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army * was the first President of the United States
Who was George Washington ?
100
This document gave reasons for independence from British Rule and ideas for self government........
What is The Declaration of Independence ?
100
The British Army surrendered !
What happened at the last battle of the Revolutionary War in the town of YORKTOWN !
200
A person who stayed LOYAL to the British during the Revolutionary War.
What is a LOYALIST ?
200
The main disagreement between the Colonist (people living in the Colonies) and Parliment (England's government)....
Who should control the government/ Who should have legal authority to govern (Colonists or Parliment)
200
This group of people took on more responsibility to support the war effort. (Hint: Only men served in the Revolutionary Army.)
Who are the: WOMEN ?
200
4 Virginians who made significant contributions during the Revolutionary War era.
Who were: 1. Thomas Jefferson 2. George Washington 3. James LaFayette 4. Patrick Henry. You could also mention: Jack Jouette
200
This important Revolutionary Battle ended British rule in Virginia.
What is The Battle of Great Bridge?
300
A person who fought with the American Continental Army for their independence from British rule, because they believed that they had the right to govern themselves
Who is a PATRIOT?
300
This document, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, explained the reasons that led to the Revolutionary War
What is The Declaration of Independence?
300
This famous Virginian: * drafted the Declaration of Independence * served as the 3rd President of the United States
Who was: Thomas Jefferson ?
300
Important native people, who had been living in the North American continent long before the European Colonists, who fought along with the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Some of these native people also fought alongside the British.
Who were the Native Indians?
300
* The first land battle of the American Revolution fought in Virginia * The victory here forced the British colonial governor to flee the City of Norfork.
What is the Battle of Great Bridge?
400
* A personal right that all people are entitled to have. * A personal right that many African Americans fought for. (Enslaved African Americans hope to gain this right after the Revolutionary War.)
What is FREEDOM?
400
* The last major Battle of the Revolution * British Army surrendered to the Patriots (Continental Army)
What was the result of the Patriot victory in Yorktown?
400
This famous Virginian: * was a patriot during the Revolutionary War * spoke out against TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION * Said, "Give me liberty or give me death"
Who was: Patrick Henry ?
400
Five Patriots during the Revolutionary War
Who were: 1. George Washington (Commander in Chief of the Continental Army) 2. James Lafayette (African American spy) 3. Patrick Henry (spoke out against taxation without Representation-"Give me ______, or Give me ____ " 4. Thomas Jefferson ____ /5. Jack Jouette ____
400
The Colonies belonged to, and were governed by this country during the Revolutionary War.
What is Great Britian?
500
- To be taxed without being giving a voice in Parliment
What does the term "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" mean?
500
This man rode almost 40 miles on horseback through the backwoods of Virginia after overhearing that the British were planning to capture Thomas Jefferson and other members of the Virginia General Assembly.
Who is Jack Jouett ?
500
This famous Virginian: * was an enslaved African American who served as a spy in the Continental Army * requested his freedom after the Revolutionary War
Who was: James Lafayette ?
500
Great Britian gave up control of the Colonies.
What is one of the most important results of the Revolutionary War?
500
King George was opposed to this document because it threatened to eliminate his control of the Colonists.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
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