Revolutionary War

This famous Virginian is known for______

• serving as a commander in the Continental Army

• remaining loyal to the British King

• saying, "give me liberty or give me death."

• writing the Declaration of Independence

All of the following men were patriots during the Revolutionary war EXCEPT____

• Captain John Smith

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which is NOT a reason why the capital was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond?

• Moving to this location increased distance from attack by the British.

• The population was moving westward.

• It was a more central location.

• Fire destroyed wooden and brick buildings at Williamsburg.

Which of the following places have served as a location for Virginia's state capital?

• Yorktown

• Richmond

• Williamsburg

• Appomattox

• Jamestown

The painting marks the end of the Revolutionary War. Which statement would make the best caption for this picture?

• Loyalists Have Won!

• George Washington Surrenders!

• British Army Surrenders!

• Patriots Lose the War!

Which of the following does not correctly describe James Lafayette?

• Enslaved African American

• Inspired patriots by speaking out against taxation without representation

• Served in the Continental Army

• Requested his freedom after the Revolutionary War

• From Virginia

During this battle the British General Cornwallis surrendered, helping put an end to the Revolutionary War. Which battle is being described?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battles of Lexington and Concord

Many members of my family still live in Great Britain. Even though I now live in Virginia, I will always follow the orders of the British king. Who is this describing?

• An American Indian

• A patriot

• An enslaved African American

• A loyalist

Which shows the cities in the order they became capitals of Virginia?

• Williamsburg, Richmond, Jamestown

• Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond

• Jamestown, Richmond, Williamsburg

• Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown

What statement best explains what is happening on the map?

• Richmond's population was moving eastward.

• Jamestown had a fresh supply of drinking water.

• Williamsburg was more of a central location.

• Richmond was a better location because of westward migration.