VA Studies SOL Review: Who Am I?

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I served as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. I was later elected as the first president of the United States and I provided a model of strong leadership for future presidents. You probably know me as the "Father of Our Country." Who am I?

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George Washington

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As governor of Virginia, I modernized the state government. I'm known for my "pay-as-you-go" policy for road improvements. However, I'm also known for leading the Massive Resistance movement because I was against the desegregation of public schools. Who am I?

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Harry F. Byrd

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I served as a general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. I earned my nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run (also known as the Battle of First Manassas) when I was seen standing strong and still like a stone wall. Who am I?

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Thomas Jackson

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As Powhatan's daughter, I served as a contact between the English colonists and native peoples. In this way, I contributed to the survival of the Jamestown settlers. Who am I?

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Pocahontas

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I was the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. I believed that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press. Who am I?

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George Mason

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Who am I? After I was elected as president of the United States in 1860, some southern states seceded from the Union. The Civil War began soon after. During the war, I used the Union navy to blockade southern ports.

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Abraham Lincoln

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I was the first African American woman in the United States to establish a bank and become a bank president. I also found ways to support equal rights for women. Who am I?

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Maggie Walker

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I served as a King of England. As king, I granted charters to the Virginia Company of London to establish a settlement in North America. The Jamestown colony was named after me. Who am I?

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King James I

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I was enslaved during the first part of my life. I served as a spy in the Continental Army during the war. Afterward, I successfully requested my freedom with the help of the Marquis de Lafayette. Who am I?

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James Lafayette

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I was a governor of Virginia during the twentieth century. In fact, I was the first African American to be elected a state governor in Virginia. Who am I?

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L. Douglas Wilder