VS 5 Review

“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.” Who was the author of these words?

• 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.

What did the Colonists believe?

• 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.

Conflicts developed between Great Britain and the colonies over how the colonies should be governed. The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern belongs to ______, instead of ______.

• people, parliament

• parliament, people

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 served as a spy in the Continental Army?

• 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? Select all correct responses.

• 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