Virginians in the Revolution (VS.5b)

Front

Virginians who fought for independence from Britain were called _________.

Back

Patriots

Front

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

Back

Loyalists

Front

Patriots served in which army?

Back

Continental Army

Front

Which side did American Indians fight on?

Back

Both

Front

Samuel is a Virginian who does not take sides in the Revolutionary War. Samuel is _________.

Back

neutral

Front

This group of Virginians took on many more responsibilities during the war, such as donating supplies, following army trains, raising families and farms, and sewing uniforms.

Back

Women

Front

During the Revolutionary War, who was the group most likely to join the British Army or the Continental Army in order to gain their freedom?

Back

Enslaved African Americans

Front

Who most likely said, "I don't think the independence is a good idea. The colonists are not smart enough to make their own rules or take care of themselves."

Back

A Loyalist

Front

Who most likely said, "I am sick of paying Parliament's taxes when we have no representation there. The colonies can and should govern themselves!"

Back

A Patriot

Front

Some free African Americans fought for ________.

Back

Independence