Move that Capital!
Which of the following was a Virginia state capital that was located closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Williamsburg
B. Virginia Beach
C. Richmond
D. Jamestown
D. Jamestown
In the early 1700s, England became-
A. Great Britain
B. Europe
C. Scotland
D. the British Isles
A. Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence stated reasons for...
A. freedom
B. cooperation
C. compromise
D. dependence
A. freedom
Who was the commander-in-chief of the First Continental Army?
A. James Lafayette
B. George Washington
C. Patrick Henry
D. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
Select the statement that describes the role of women during the Revolutionary War.
A. Many women moved back to England for safety.
B. Most women moved westward to avoid the war.
C. Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.
D. Women began cooking meals for the British soldiers.
C. Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.
"We moved because of the salty drinking water, fires that destroyed buildings, and the unhealthy living conditions that caused disease!"
Which capital city is being described above?
A. Roanoke
B. Richmond
C. Williamsburg
D. Jamestown
D. Jamestown
Why did the colonist disagree with the British Parliament?
A. The colonists believed they SHOULD be taxed because they had equal representation in Parliament.
B. The colonists believed they SHOULD NOT be taxed because they had no representation in the House of Burgesses.
C. The colonists believed they SHOULD NOT be taxed because they did not have representation in Parliament.
D. The British King began to tax the colonists after he promised he would never tax them.
C. The colonists believed they SHOULD NOT be taxed because they did not have representation in Parliament.
Cause: Battle of Great Bridge
Effect:
A. Parliament raised taxes
B. Patriots sided with the Loyalists
C. Lord Dunmore remained governor of Virginia
D. Forced the British colonial governor to flee from Norfolk
D. Forced the British colonial governor to flee from Norfolk
"I was enslaved African American who spied on the British for the Continental Army. At the end of the Revolutionary War, I successfully requested my freedom."
Who is being described?
A. James Lafayette
B. Captain John Smith
C. Patrick Henry
D. Thomas Jefferson
A. James Lafayette
All of the following men were patriots during the Revolutionary War.. EXCEPT--
A. Patrick Henry
B. George Washington
C. Captain John Smith
D. Thomas Jefferson
C. Captain John Smith
Which is NOT a reason why the capital was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?
A. It was a more central location.
B. Moving it to this location increased the distance from attack by the British.
C. The population was moving westward.
D. Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Williamsburg.
D. Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Williamsburg.
Cause: Revolutionary War strengthened the colonists desire to be independent from Great Britain.
Effect:
A. Colonists were invited to nominate representatives for Parliament.
B. Parliament decided not to tax the colonies.
C. Thomas Jefferson was elected President of the United States.
D. Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
D. Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
A. All Virginians remained loyal to the king.
B. Some Virginians remained loyal to Great Britain
C. Many Virginians fought with the Continental Army
D. Some enslaved African Americans fought for the British
A. All Virginians remained loyal to the king.
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
A. Patrick Henry
B. James Madison
C. George Washington
D. Thomas Jefferson
D. Thomas Jefferson
The actions of which individual prevented the capture of key members of the Virginia General Assembly?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. Jack Jouett
C. Patrick Henry
D. Robert E. Lee
B. Jack Jouett
How did the drinking water become contaminated in the Jamestown settlement?
A. Floods from heavy rains made the water muddy and unsafe
B. Settlers kept pouring salt into the fresh water supply
C. Wildlife drinking from the same ocean water supply used by the settlers
D. Salt water from the Atlantic Ocean seeped in
D. Salt water from the Atlantic Ocean seeped in
During the Revolutionary War, the American colonies belonged to which country?
A. Spain
B. Portugal
C. Great Britain
D. United States
C. Great Britain
Why was Jack Jouett's ride through the backwoods of Charlottesville important?
A. He kept members of the Virginia Assembly from being captured.
B. He inspired other patriots when speaking out against taxation without representation.
C. He forced the British colonial governor to flee the city of Norfolk.
D. He instructed the British to surrender at Yorktown.
A. He kept members of the Virginia Assembly from being captured.
Who was an enslaved African American who served in the Continental Army and successfully requested his freedom after the war?
A. Chief Powhatan
B. Patrick Henry
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. James Lafayette
D. James Lafayette
As a result of the Revolutionary War,--
A. the colonists had to continue paying unfair taxes on certain items
B. Great Britain continued to control Colonial Virginia
C. the colonists were forced to move back to Great Britain
D. Great Britain gave up control of the colonies
D. Great Britain gave up control of the colonies
Where was the last place they moved Virginia's capital?
A. Jamestown
B. Richmond
C. Williamsburg
D. Buckingham
B. Richmond
"Many members of my family still live in Great Britain. Even though I now live in Virginia, I will always follow the orders of the British king."
Who is this statement describing?
A. A loyalist
B. An American Indian
C. A patriot
D. An enslaved African American
A. A loyalist
When was the Declaration of Independence signed and adopted?
A. July 4, 1996
B. July 4, 2016
C. July 4, 1776
D. July 4, 1886
C. July 4, 1776
What was the name of the famous enslaved African American from Virginia who served in the Continental Army and successfully requested his freedom after the war?
A. Harriet Tubman
B. James Lafayette
C. Nat Turner
D. John Brown
B. James Lafayette
What was the French and Indian War about?
British wanted the French to leave the Ohio Valley. The French refused to leave. The French joined forces with the Indians and fought the British and the Colonists. Britain ended up with most of the land east of the Mississippi River.