VS5

Front

What famous words did Patrick Henry say to inspire other colonists to speak out against taxation without representation?

Back

...give me liberty or give me death.

Front

George Washington provided military leadership for the colonists by---

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serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

Front

Why did the colonists believe that Parliament did not have the right to tax them?

Back

They had no representation in Parliament.

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

When did the colonists declare their independence from Great Britain?

Back

1776

Front

What was the last battle of the American Revolution? Options: The Battle of Great Bridge, The Battle of Lexington and Concord, The Battle of Yorktown, The Battle of New Market

Back

The Battle of Yorktown

Front

Virginians who remained loyal to Britain were called __________?

Back

Loyalists

Front

Virginians who did not take sides in the war were called _________?

Back

Neutral

Front

What was the third location of Virginia's capital (hint: after Williamsburg)?

Back

Richmond

Front

Who does the Declaration of Independence state the authority to govern belongs to?

Back

The People