VS.5 American Revolution V2015

Which belief best belongs in the blank space in the table?

• We can tax only the wealthy.

• Parliament is being fair in taxing the colonies.

• We have no representation in Parliament.

• We should not be able to collect taxes ourselves.

The Declaration of Independence includes all of the following except -

• all people must follow the rules of the King

• all people have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

• all of the authority to govern belongs to the people in the colony

• all people are created equal

Which famous Virginian was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? _________

What happened as a result of taxation without representation?

• Colonists settled in Jamestown, Virginia.

• The Declaration of Independence was drafted.

• The capital of Virginia was moved to Williamsburg.

• Thomas Jefferson moved back to Great Britain.

The phrase, " ...authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings..." is found in which document?

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• The United States Constitution

Look at the picture. This document stated reasons for -

• compromise

• dependence

• freedom

• cooperation

Thomas Jefferson made which statement?

Look at the table. A military leader in the American Revolution Essential in the Continental Army's victory in the Battle of Yorktown What individual completes the table?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• Marquis de Lafayette

• James Lafayette

Identify the African American who served as a spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• James Lafayette

• Marquis de Lafayette

Look at the table. Inspired patriots from other colonies when he spoke out against taxation without representation. ? What fact should replace the question mark in the table?

• Famous for his "give me liberty or give me death" speech

• Provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

• Volunteered his service to the Continental Army during the American Revolution

• An enslaved African American from Virginia that served as a spy in the Continental Army