American Revolution
Who were Patriots?
Virginians who wanted independence.
Complete the phrase: "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of _______________"
happiness
__________ was the leader of the Confederate Army.
Robert E. Lee
What year did World War 1 start?
1914
Who were loyalists?
A. People who stayed loyal to the British
B. People who wanted freedom
C. People who didn't want to join a side
A. People who stayed loyal to the British
Patrick Henry is know for _______________________
What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
It ended slavery
What was a victory garden?
A garden that families grew to provide their own food during a time when food was being rationed
Why was the Board vs. Board of Education significant?
It made seperate/segregated schools unconstitutional
Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?
It was important because it was a colonist victory and it ended the war.
Who wrote the Declaration of Rights?
George Mason
Which abolitionist led the raid at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
Why did the U.S. enter World War 1?
Germany sinking the Lusitania
What was massive resistance?
Southern States resisted integrating schools, some schools in Virginia shut down as a protest to desegregating public schools
Who was James Armistead Lafayette and how did he contribute during the Revolutionary War?
He was an enslaved African American from Virginia who served as a spy for the Continental army. He gave information that helped win the battle at Yorktown.
What was James Madison's nickname?
"Father of the Constitution"
Name 5 or more states that seceded from the Union.
South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, AL, VA, GA, NC, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana
What is Veterans Day and when is celebrated each year?
It is a holiday to remember veterans who served in our military. It is celebrated on November 11 each year.
What is the difference between the 14th and 15th amendments?
14th- gave citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.
15th- voting rights for African American men only
In what year did France send troops to help the Continental Army and how did they help the colonists defeat the British?
1781; they French navy played a critical role at Yorktown by blockading the ports and trapping British forces.
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Mason
C. James Madison
B. George Mason
What are some examples of Jim Crow Laws?
seperate schools, seperate fountains and facilities, unfair poll taxes, voting rights, literacy tests
What country bombed Pearl Harbor, forcing us to enter World War 2?
Japan
Name 5 presidents that were born in Virginia.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, Woodrow Wilson