Virginia Studies Flashcard VS5 (13 questions)

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The colonists and the British had different ideas about government. Parliament believed that it had legal authority in the colonies, while the colonists believed authority rested in -

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local assemblies.

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Who WAS a Patriot during the American Revolution?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which of the following was NOT a reason for moving the capital from Williamsburg to Richmond?
- It increased the distance from attack by the British.
- Captain John Smith moved there and scared everyone away.
- The population was moving westward.
- It was a more central location.

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Captain John Smith moved there and scared everyone away.

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The Declaration of Independence established -

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the idea that all people are created equal.

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The British army surrendered to American forces in 1781 at -

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Yorktown.

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Which of the following was a reason for moving the capital of Virginia to Richmond? The American Indians were going to attack. Richmond was closer to the coast. Richmond was closer to Jamestown then Williamsburgs. Richmond was farther away from possible British attack.

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Richmond was farther away from possible British attack.

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The commander-in-chief of the Continental Army was -

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George Washington.

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The words, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” encouraged many Virginians to demand freedom from the British. These words were spoken by -

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Patrick Henry.

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The colonists in Virginia believed that Parliament had no right to tax them because they had no -

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representation

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What group surrendered at Yorktown?

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British