Impact of women and minorities on Revolutionary War

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

• John Quincy Adams

• George Washington

Who could vote in 1776?

• White men.

• White men who owned property.

• All men who owned property, black or white.

• All men, women, and African Americans who owned property.

• Every person, whether they owned land or not.

In 1776, What did Americans think the phrase "all men are created equal," meant?

• They thought it meant EVERYONE was equal. No exceptions.

• They thought that it meant every man was equal, but women aren't men and slaves aren't people...so they don't count.

• They thought it meant white men and women are equal, but not African Americans.

• They thought no one could ever be truly equal, so it didn't really matter.

Which of these statements are true?

• No African Americans fought in the war.

• African Americans fought in the war, but only on the side of the British.

• African Americans fought in the war, but only on the side of the Continental army.

• African Americans fought on both sides.

In general, which side was a better choice for an African American slave who wanted to fight?

• Neither side, as slaves couldn't fight.

• Both sides were about the same.

• The British, since they generally offered freedom to slaves who served in war.

• The Continental army, since they generally offered freedom to slaves who served in the war.

Which job did women do in the war?

• Cooking and sewing.

• Acting as nurses for the wounded.

• Fighting in battle.

• All of these.

• Everything EXCEPT for fighting.

A woman who took part in fighting was called a?

• Nothing...women didn't take part in fighting.

• A Molly Pitcher.

• A disrespectful woman.

• A traitor.

• As good as any man.

Which famous woman spoke up and questioned the fact that women had few rights?

• Molly Pitcher

• Harriet Tubman

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Abigail Adams

• Martha Washington

How did most Native Americans feel about the war?

• Most supported the Colonists.

• Most supported the British.

• Most just wanted to stay out of it.

• About half supported the Colonists and half supported The British.

In what year did the Continental Army allow African American men to join up?

• 1773

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1781