Virginia StudiesSOL 4.5

American Revolution

By: Julie ElliottPungoteague Elementary School

April 2007

The colonists thought that they should not be taxed by the British government because:

A. They did not consider themselves British citizens

B. They had no representation in British Parliament

C. They were poor and could not afford to pay the taxes

D. They did not believe in paying taxes at all

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One of the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence was that:

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A. Authority to rule belongs only to the king

B. All people are created equal and have rights

C. Countries should not be allowed to have colonies

D. Taxes are unfair and not needed

Many of Virginia’s slaves fought in the American Revolution because they were promised:

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A. FreedomB. GunsC. MoneyD. Land

During the American Revolution, many women were able to support the war by:

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A. Donating moneyB. Joining the

Continental ArmyC. Nursing the ill and

woundedD. Training the army

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One Virginia slave who fought in the American Revolution and was given his freedom after the war was:

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A. Frederick DouglasB. James Armistead

LafayetteC. Nat TurnerD. Gabriel Prosser

The members of the Continental Congress asked ________ to be the commander in chief of the Continental Army.

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A. Thomas NelsonB. George Rogers

ClarkC. John Paul JonesD. George Washington

The words, “give me liberty or give me death.” encouraged many Virginians to demand freedom from the British. These words were spoken by:

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A. Thomas JeffersonB. Patrick HenryC. James MadisonD. George Washington

The American Victory at Yorktown was important because:

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A. It convinced the French to fight with the Americans

B. The colonists gained control of Philadelphia

C. The Americans were able to capture needed weapons and supplies

D. It resulted in the surrender of the British army