VS5: American Revolution Quizizz

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

• serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

• becoming president of Virginia

• leading the British army

• fighting with the American Indians

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

• They did not believe in any taxes.

• They had no representation in Parliament.

• They already paid taxes to France.

• The royal governor excused them.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Samuel Adams
• John Adams
• Donald Trump

When did the colonists declare their independence from Great Britain?

• 1492
• 1519
• 1776
• 1787

What was the last battle of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Great Bridge
• The Battle of Lexington and Concord
• The Battle of Yorktown
• The Battle of New Market

Virginians who remained loyal to Britain were called __________?

• Delegates
• Commanders
• Patriots
• Loyalists

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

• Loyalists
• Neutral
• Continental
• Patriots

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

• Williamsburg
• Richmond
• Washington DC
• Jamestown

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

• The King

• The People

• Parliament

• Local Assemblies

During the American Revolution, American Indians fought alongside---

• only British Army

• only Continental Army

• both British and Americans

• the French