Quiz on Governance

King George III governs both England and the colonies. What does the word govern mean?

• to give up

• to rule

• freedom

• to chase after

What is the legislative body of England called? This is the group of people that makes laws for England and the colonists.

• The Virginia House of Burgesses

• The Senate

• King George III

• Parliament

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• King George III

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Edison

Choose ALL that applies: The Declaration of Independence says people have all of the following rights –

• liberty

• to vote

• to fight against Parliament

• life

• the pursuit of happiness

Daniel is a colonist from Virginia. He does not want to get involved in the conflict between the British and the colonists. Daniel does not want to take sides. What is Daniel?

• a Patriot

• a Loyalist

• British

• neutral

Abby’s family wants the colonies to stay part of England. They do not want the colonies to become their own country. Which word describes Abby’s family?

• a Loyalist

• neutral

• a Patriot

• Native American

During the Revolutionary War, Virginia women:

• moved back to England

• took on more responsibility

• did what they normally did before the war

• did not support their husbands

Which Virginia slave earned his freedom after serving as a spy in the Continental Army?

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• Nat Turner

• James Armistead Lafayette

Who said these famous words? "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Armistead Lafayette

• King George III

Which of these people provided military leadership?

• Nat Turner

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry