Ultimate Famous Virginians Review

This Virginian is known for his strong military leadership during the Revolutionary War.

• James Lafayette

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

This Virginian was the first governor of the state of Virginia. He also said the famous words, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

• James Lafayette

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

This Virginian served as a spy in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He successfully requested his freedom after the war with the support of the Marquis de Lafayette.

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Armistead Lafayette

I provided political leadership by expressing the reasons for colonial independence from Britain. I wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Who am I?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• James Armistead Lafayette

Virginians who remained loyal to Britain and King George III were called _________.

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Neutral

Who wrote the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

Who spoke out against taxation and said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

• James Madison

• Patrick Henry

John lived in the Virginia Colony during the Revolutionary War.  He joined the Continental Army.  John was-

• a loyalist

• a patriot

• neutral

Which statement best describes how Thomas Jefferson contributed to the Revolutionary War?

• Was a Virginian

• Provided Military leadership

• Provided political leadership

• Was a spy for the Continental Army