Test #5: Revolutionary War
1. Which sides were Virginians during the Revolutionary War?
a. All sides, they were patriots, loyalists, and neutral
2. “All people are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are ideas in what document?
a. Declaration of Independence
3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a. Thomas Jefferson
4. The colonists felt they have no ___________________ in Parliament when it came to taxation.
a. Representation
5. The colonists felt their _____________________ assemblies should only have legal authority.
a. Local
6. What contributions did Virginians make during the Revolutionary War?
a. Served in the Continental Army, fought against the English, and led the English to surrender at Yorktown.
7. What part did African Americans have during the Revolutionary War?
a. They fought for both sides attempting to gain their freedom
8. What was James Armistead Lafayette during the Revolutionary War?
a. He was a slave, he served in the Continental Army as a spy, and gained his freedom after the war
9. What did women do during the Revolutionary War?
a. Took on more responsibilities, ran farms, and cared for the wounded
10. Who provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
a. George Washington
11. What was Patrick Henry’s role during the Revolutionary War?
a. First governor of Virginia, encouraged colonists to work together, delegate to the First Continental Congress, and gave a fiery speech stating “Give me liberty or give me death!”
12. Why would people accuse Patrick Henry of treason?
a. Treason means to go against your country and people believed he was disloyal to the British government
13. What are 3 reasons for the American Revolution?
a. Colonies wanted independence, taxation without representation, and unfair treatment of colonists
14. Why was the Battle of Great Bridge important?
a. The first land battle of the American Revolution fought in Virginia
15. Why did Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
a. Explained why the colonies wanted independence
16. What was the result of the ride of John “Jack” Jouett, Jr.?
a. Thomas Jefferson and the General Assembly escaped capture
17. Which battle was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
a. Battle of Yorktown
18. Define militia
a. An army made up of volunteers
19. Define loyalist
a. People who remained loyal to the King
20. Define patriot
a. People who wanted independence and opposed the King
1. Which sides were Virginians during the Revolutionary War?
a. All sides, they were patriots, loyalists, and neutral
2. “All people are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are ideas in what document?
a. Declaration of Independence
3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a. Thomas Jefferson
4. The colonists felt they have no ___________________ in Parliament when it came to taxation.
a. Representation
5. The colonists felt their _____________________ assemblies should only have legal authority.
a. Local
6. What contributions did Virginians make during the Revolutionary War?
a. Served in the Continental Army, fought against the English, and led the English to surrender at Yorktown.
7. What part did African Americans have during the Revolutionary War?
a. They fought for both sides attempting to gain their freedom
8. What was James Armistead Lafayette during the Revolutionary War?
a. He was a slave, he served in the Continental Army as a spy, and gained his freedom after the war
9. What did women do during the Revolutionary War?
a. Took on more responsibilities, ran farms, and cared for the wounded
10. Who provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
a. George Washington
11. What was Patrick Henry’s role during the Revolutionary War?
a. First governor of Virginia, encouraged colonists to work together, delegate to the First Continental Congress, and gave a fiery speech stating “Give me liberty or give me death!”
12. Why would people accuse Patrick Henry of treason?
a. Treason means to go against your country and people believed he was disloyal to the British government
13. What are 3 reasons for the American Revolution?
a. Colonies wanted independence, taxation without representation, and unfair treatment of colonists
14. Why was the Battle of Great Bridge important?
a. The first land battle of the American Revolution fought in Virginia
15. Why did Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?
a. Explained why the colonies wanted independence
16. What was the result of the ride of John “Jack” Jouett, Jr.?
a. Thomas Jefferson and the General Assembly escaped capture
17. Which battle was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
a. Battle of Yorktown
18. Define militia
a. An army made up of volunteers
19. Define loyalist
a. People who remained loyal to the King
20. Define patriot
a. People who wanted independence and opposed the King