Chapter 5 Vocab

Virginia’s third and final capital,  located on the James River and the Fall Line.

• Jamestown

• Richmond
• Charlottesville
• Williamsburg

A historic town north of the York River. Site of the last major battle of the American Revolution.

• Yorktown
• Williamsburg
• Richmond
• Jamestown

A person who supported the colonists during the American Revolution.

• Neutral

• British sympathizer
• Loyalist
• Patriot

A colonist who remained faithful to Great Britain during the American Revolution.

• Loyalist
• Traitor
• Neutral

• Patriot

A partner or supporter who pledges friendship and help.

• Militia

• Ally
• Stranger
• Enemy

Not taking sides in a quarrel or war.

• Neutral
• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Ally

The legislative branch of government in Great Britain.

• House of Representatives
• Parliament
• Congress
• Senate

An army of citizens called into service during emergencies.

• Military

• Fighters

• Militia
• Mercenaries

A war between the British, American Colonists, and the Iroquois Confederacy against the French and all the Iroquois’ enemies. (1754-1763)

• World War II
• French and Indian War
• Civil War
• American Revolution

A war when the British colonists in America rebelled against the rule of Great Britain. There were many battles fought and the colonies gained their freedom and became the independent country of the United States.

• American Revolution
• World War I

• World War II

• French and Indian War