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Which famous Virginian was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
The document that was dated and signed on July 4, 1776 is most likely the ________.
Declaration of Independence
The phrase "...authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings..." is found in which document?
The Declaration of Independence
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which Virginian from the Revolutionary War era is known for inspiring other patriots when he spoke out against taxation without representation by saying, “…give me liberty or give me death”?
Patrick Henry
Who was an enslaved African American who served in the Continental Army and successfully requested his freedom after the war?
James Lafayette
What happened as a result of taxation without representation?
The Declaration of Independence was drafted.
" 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."
James Lafayette
Where did the final battle of the American Revolution take place?
Yorktown
James did not want to be involved in the conflict of the Revolutionary War. He did not take sides. James was —
neutral
Which of the following places have served as a location for Virginia's state capital?
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Charlottesville
Richmond
Appomattox
Jamestown
Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond
Which explains why the Virginia colonists disagreed with the British Parliament?
A-The colonists felt they should not be taxed because they had no representation in the House of Burgesses.
B-The colonists believed they should be taxed because they had equal representation in Parliament.
C-The British king began to tax the colonists after he promised he would never tax them.
D-The colonists believed they should not be taxed because they did not have representation in Parliament.
D-The colonists believed they should not be taxed because they did not have representation in Parliament.
The Declaration of Independence includes all of the following EXCEPT —
A-all people must follow the rules of the King
B-all people are created equal
C-all of the authority to govern belongs to the people in the colony
D-all people have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
A-all people must follow the rules of the King
Select the statement that describes the role of women during the Revolutionary War.
A-Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.
B-Women began cooking meals for the British soldiers.
C-Many women moved back to England for safety.
D-Most women moved westward to avoid the war.
A-Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.
"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.
A loyalist
What Revolutionary War battle led to the creation of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?
A-Battle of Yorktown
B-Battles of Lexington and Concord
C-Battle of Bunker Hill
D-Battle of Saratoga
A-Battle of Yorktown
Which shows the cities in the order they became capitals of Virginia?
A-Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond
B-Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown
C-Jamestown, Richmond, Williamsburg
D-Williamsburg, Richmond, Jamestown
A-Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond
During this battle the British General Cornwallis surrendered, helping put an end to the Revolutionary War.
Battle of Yorktown
Which is NOT a reason why the capital was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?
A-The population was moving westward.
B-Moving to this location increased the distance from attack by the British.
C-It was a more central location.
D-Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Williamsburg.
D-Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Williamsburg.
Which of the following statements reflect the position of the British Parliament regarding the colonies?
A-Allow colonists to be equally represented in Parliament.
B-Continue collecting taxes without representation in Parliament.
C-Grant all legal authority to the colonists' local assemblies.
D-Maintain the authority over the colonies.
B-Continue collecting taxes without representation in Parliament.
D-Maintain the authority over the colonies.
Select the three natural rights that are identified in the Declaration of Independence.
1-Freedom of speech
2-Pursuit of happiness
3-Life
4-Freedom of religion
5-Liberty
2-Pursuit of happiness
3-Life
5-Liberty
The painting marks the end of the Revolutionary War. Which statement would make the best caption for this picture?
A Patriots Lose the War!
B British Army Surrenders!
C Loyalists Have Won!
D George Washington Surrenders!
B British Army Surrenders!
The arrow on which map identifies where the last battle of the Revolutionary War took place?
D
What is significant about the battle that took place at this location?
A The American victory at this location resulted in the surrender of the British Army in 1781, which prompted an American Indian attack on British troops.
B The American victory at this location resulted in the surrender of the British Army in 1781, which then led to the end of the war.
C The British victory at this location resulted in the surrender of the Continental Army in 1781, which led to the end of the war.
D The American victory at this location resulted in the surrender of the British Army in 1781, which fueled the British to keep fighting in the Revolutionary War.
B The American victory at this location resulted in the surrender of the British Army in 1781, which then led to the end of the war.
In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia