VS5 American Revolution

Select the statement that describes the role of women during the Revolutionary War

• Most women moved westward to avoid the war.

• Women began cooking meals for the British sodiers.

• Many women moved back to Europe for safety.

• Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.

The Continental Army was led by ___________.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Charles Cornwallis

• King George III

• George Washington

Someone who sided with the British during the American Revolution was known as a ?

• Loyalist

• Mercenary

• Patriot

• Sons of Liberty

Who said "Give me liberty, or give me death?

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• Lord Cornwallis

• Thomas Jefferson

battle which ended the Revolutionary War

• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Yorktown
• Battle of Trenton

The colonists had no representation in

• The king's court

• local assemblies

• parliament

• the General Assembly

Who was a slave who served in the Continental Army and was granted freedom after the war?

• George Washington

• James Armistead Lafayette

• Thomas Jefferson

• Patrick Henry

Who said "Give me liberty, or give me death!" ?

• George Washinton

• Patrick Henry

• Lord Cornwallis

Which is NOT a reason why the capital of Virginia was moved to Williamsburg?

• Drinking water was contaminated by salt water.

• Fire destroyed buildings in Jamestown.

• Williamsburg's location was better for trade.

• Unhealthy living conditions caused diseases.

Which country did the colonists belong to?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4