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We declare our independence
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What was the government body of Great Britain?

British Parliament

100

Some Virginians chose not to choose sides. They were called _______.

Neutralists

100

He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, providing military leadership.

George Washington

100

What was the first land battle in Virginia?

The Battle of Great Bridge

100

The Declaration of Independence stated that all people are created ______

equal

200

What were some of the items that were being taxed?

Tea, paper, glass, stamp, sugar, etc.

200

I live in Virginia, but I still feel that I belong to Great Britain and want to follow the king. I would be a _______.

Loyalist

200

He provided political leadership and drafted the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

200

What was the result of the Battle of Great Bridge?

British authority of Virginia ended

200

What was Patrick Henry's famous line that inspired many patriots to fight for their independence?

"Give me liberty, or give me death!"

300

Why did the colonists disagree with Parliament?

They were being taxed without having representation in Parliament.

300

Virginia is my home and I do not feel like a British citizen. I want to fight for our independence. I am a __________.

Patriot

300

I rode my horse 40 miles through the backwoods of Louisa County to warn Thomas Jefferson and others that the British were on their way to capture them. Who am I?

Jack Jouett

300

Who was an advisor to George Washington who volunteered his services and brought French reinforcements who helped contribute to the victory at Yorktown?

Marquis de Lafayette

300

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? (hint: not in Virginia)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

400

What did the colonists do in response to the many taxes and acts?

They protested by boycotting the items.

400
The British Army and the Continental Army both told me I would be given my freedom if I fought for them. What group am I?

Enslaved African Americans

400

A patriot who spoke out against taxation without representation. His famous speech inspired many!

Patrick Henry

400

What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown?

General Lord Cornwallis (the British) surrendered which led to the end of the Revolutionary War.
400

The Declaration of Independence stated that all people had the right to what three things?

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

500

What was drafted as a result of taxation of representation?

The Declaration of Independence

500
What was a role of women in the American Revolution?

1. They nursed injured soldiers.

2. They made clothes for the soldiers.

3. They took on more responsibilities on the family farms.

500

He was an enslaved African American who was a spy for the Continental Army. He requested and was given his freedom after the war.

James Lafayette

500

What officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783?

The Treaty of Paris

500

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

July 4, 1776