Causes of the Revolution
What was the main reason the colonists resisted British taxes?
They had no representation in Parliament.
He was the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson.
This city is where Patrick Henry made his famous speech.
Richmond
Virginians who wanted independence were called…
Patriots
Many enslaved people fought for whichever side promised them what?
Freedom.
What did the British use taxes for?
To pay for the French and Indian War.
He gave the famous speech: “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
The final battle of the Revolutionary War took place here.
Yorktown
Virginians who remained loyal to the king were called…
Loyalists
True or False: Some enslaved Virginians fought for the British.
True
What was the colonists’ slogan about unfair taxes?
“No taxation without representation!”
He wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
George Mason
The capital of Virginia moved from Williamsburg to this city during the Revolution
Richmond
Many colonists who didn’t take sides were called
Neutral
Women took on extra responsibilities because men were away doing what?
Fighting in the war
What document stated that the colonies were free from British rule?
The Declaration of Independence.
A former enslaved man who carried messages during the war.
James Lafayette
Virginia’s government moved the capital to be more protected from this group.
The British
Which group believed taxation was unfair?
Patriots
This man, an enslaved Virginian, worked as a spy for the Continental Army.
James Lafayette
What did Parliament believe it had the right to do that angered colonists?
Tax the colonies and make laws for them.
Commander of the Continental Army and first U.S. President.
George Washington
Why was Yorktown important in the Revolution?
The British army surrendered there, ending major fighting
Which group believed the British government provided protection and stability?
Loyalists
Why did some free African Americans support the Patriot cause?
They believed in independence and hoped for equal rights.