Something is starting to brew
Who are you fighting for?
Where would America be without you?
"Remember the Ladies!"
We declare our independence
100
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
I wrote letters to my husband to "remember the ladies" while they drafted the Declaration of Independence. Please don't forget me! Who am I?
Abigail Adams
100
The colonists moved the capital from Williamsburg to this city, which is further inland, protecting it from British attacks.
Richmond
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. He later became the 3rd President.
Thomas Jefferson
200
My husband was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. I traveled alongside him, nursing and taking care of wounded soldiers during the war. Who am I?
Martha Washington
200
In the beginning of the war, Lord Dunmore proclaimed to any enslaved people that they will be given this if they fight for the British.
their freedom
300
Why did the colonists disagree with Parliament? Why were they so upset?
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
Who was America's ally that helped bring supplies, troops, and ships for the war effort? Their help, along with the Marquis de Lafayette, allowed the colonists to defeat the British at Yorktown.
French (France)
300
Most women helped the war effort by helping wounded soldiers or taking care of their businesses, but I disguised myself as a man and fought alongside my husband in the Continental Army. Who am I?
Anna Maria Lane
300
The patriots had many grievances or complaints about the King and Parliament. Why were they upset about the British quartering large bodies of armed forces among them?
British soldiers were able to live in any colonist's home and the colonists HAD to provide for them. It was not fair.
400
What did the colonists do in response to the Tea Tax in 1773?
The Boston Tea Party (threw barrels of English tea into the Boston Harbor)
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
During the war, I spent time writing inspirational poetry about independence and the war effort. I became the first black woman to be a published author even though I was still enslaved. Who am I?
Phillis Wheatley
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 in 1776 that stated the colonies were free and could rule themselves?
The Declaration of Independence
500
We are concerned about losing our land during this war, no matter who wins. We want to support the side that will keep us protected. Who are we?
Indigenous Tribes
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 signing officially ended the Revolutionary War in 1783? (sorry this is not about ladies)
The Treaty of Paris
500
True or False: The Battle of Yorktown signified the immediate end of the Revolutionary War.
False. It was not until the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 when the war officially ended.