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WorksheetsRevolutionary People
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Who was known as the Commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
James Armistead Lafayette
Salem Poor
Patrick Henry did a lot for the American Revolution including giving important speeches. What is the famous line that Patrick Henry shared at the Virginia Convention?
"No taxation without representation"
"The redcoats are coming"
"Give me liberty or give me death"
"Do not tread on me"
Benjamin Franklin served as a negotiator for the Treaty of Paris in 1787. Why was this an important treaty for the American Revolution?
It was the agreement made to gain French aide for the colonists
It was the agreement that allowed Marquis de Lafayette to serve as an American General.
It ended the American Revolution, giving the colonies their freedom
It was the treaty that officially declared war against the British to start the American Revolution
What was Thomas Jefferson’s most important role during the American Revolution?
A Delegate in the Second Continental Congress
The Commander of the Continental Army
1 of 5 writers to draft the Declaration of Independence
A member of the Virginia House of Burgesses
All of the above
Despite being a Frenchmen, why is the Marquis de Lafayette an important individual in the American Revolution?
He helped gain French aide in the American Revolution
Serving as a general in the Continental Army
Staying in France during the war and relying information see gained through letters from the colonies to French Nobels
Both A and B
None of the above
In class we read Phillis Wheatly’s poem, His Excellency ___________, who is this poem written about? We went over this individual in class as well.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Marquis de Lafayette
Salem Poor is famous for fighting in what battle?
The Siege of Yorktown
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Fort Washington
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Margaret Corbin was fighting with her _________?
Son
Husband
Brother
Father
What is an important fact about James Armistead Lafayette?
He was a spy under George Washington's command.
He was slave who, with permission, joined the U.S. Army
He was a spy who was able to move freely between British camps, which allowed him to rely information to Patrick Henry
He took the name Lafayette because he admired the Marquis, but never met the Marquis in person
George Washington really wanted to be Commander of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.
True
False
Benjamin Franklin was a man known for many reasons. Aside from being a Founding Father, what did Benjamin Franklin do?
He was a singer
He was an inventor
He was a priest
He was a lawyer
Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, and he is well known for writing "all men are created equal."
True
False
Patrick Henry developed a reputation as a __________________.
Renowned Artist
Talented Musician
Powerful Speaker
Hilarious Comedian
The Marquis de Lafayette was buried in his home country of France underneath soil taken from which important Revolutionary battleground?
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Boston Massacre
The Battle of Charleston
Phillis Wheatley was the second woman and first african american to ____________?
Compose a song
Publish a poetry book
Swim the English channel
Fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean
James Armistead would pass information onto the Marquis de Lafayette. He indirectly saved many lives, and prevented the British victory in the ____________________, which was a turning point for the Revolution.
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Fort Washington
The Battle of Radford
Salem Poor was a great soldier and showed a level of bravery and heroism that earned him recognition as a ________________.
war hero
video game fanatic
skilled speaker
signer of the Declaration of Independence
What was Margaret Corbin's nickname?
Molly Pitcher
Sally Cup
Lucy Vase
Annie Jar
We learned about 9 people this week. Who is one person we did NOT learn about?
George Washington
Samuel Adams
Margaret Corbin
James Armistead Lafayette
Ms. Ring and Ms. Terry are awesome.
True
For sure
Yes, I love them
Absolutely
