American Revolution Review

Who was the author of these words? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• James Lafayette

Which of the following statements reflect the position of the British Parliament regarding the colonies? Select all correct choices.

• Continue collecting taxes without representation in Parliament.

• Maintain the authority over the colonies.

• Allow colonists to be equally represented in Parliament.

• Parliament did not tax the colonists.

Which statement should be placed in the Colonists side of the diagram?

• Trade with the Virginia Indians should be stopped.

• French kings should oversee decision-making in the colonies.

• Local assemblies should have legal authority over the colonies.

• Taxation without representation in the colonies is acceptable.

The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern belongs to ________, instead of ________.

• the people, Parliament

• Parliament, the king

• the king, the people

• Parliament, the people

• the people, the king

Patrick Henry responded to Great Britain taxing the colonists by saying, "_______."

• "Give me freedom."

• "Give me representation."

• "Give me liberty or give me death."

• "Give me life, liberty, and happiness."

Who provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• Marquis de Lafayette

• James Lafayette

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which Virginian is described in the box above?

• Patrick Henry

• James Lafayette

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which statements describe the varied experiences and roles of American Indians, whites, enslaved African Americans, and free African Americans in the Revolutionary War era?

• Some enslaved African Americans supported the British, who promised them freedom.

• Virginia patriots served in the Continental Army and fought for independence.

• Most women moved westward to avoid the war.

• Some American Indians fought alongside the Virginia patriots, while others fought with the British.

• Some Virginians remained loyal to Great Britain.

Christian's fourth grade class is going on a field trip to the battlefield where the last major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought. Which location is Christian's class visiting?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which group surrendered and brought an end to the Revolutionary War?

• Powhatans

• Americans

• British

• French