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of the Revolutionary War
Famous Virginians of the Revolutionary War
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George Washington Virginia planter
Commander and Chief of the Continental Army “Father of our Country”
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George Mason Wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights
Thomas Jefferson modeled the Bill of Rights after the VA Declaration of Rights Father of the Bill of Rights
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Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence
“All people are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
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Patrick Henry Spoke out against England
“Give me liberty or give me death.”
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James Madison “Father of the Constitution”
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James Armistead LaFayette
Served in the Continental Army Given his freedom after the Revolutionary War
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African Americans Many African American slaves fought on the side of the British because they were offered their freedom
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Review 1. What famous Virginian spoke out against England by saying, “…give me liberty or give me death”? A George Mason B Patrick Henry C George Washington D James Madison
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Review 1. What famous Virginian spoke out against England by saying, “…give me liberty or give me death”? A George Mason B Patrick Henry C George Washington D James Madison
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2. The document authored by Thomas Jefferson that states the people should have the authority to govern themselves is the _________ A Virginia Declaration of Rights B Declaration of Independence C Virginia Charters D Constitution of the United States of America
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2. The document authored by Thomas Jefferson that states the people should have the authority to govern themselves is the _________ A Virginia Declaration of Rights B Declaration of Independence C Virginia Charters D Constitution of the United States of America
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3. Which Virginian was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
A George Mason B Patrick Henry C George Washington D Thomas Jefferson
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3. Which Virginian was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
A George Mason B Patrick Henry C George Washington D Thomas Jefferson
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4. Some African people fought for the English because they were promised _________
A homes B freedom C money D clothing
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4. Some African people fought for the English because they were promised _________
A homes B freedom C money D clothing
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5. Who provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War? A Thomas Jefferson B Patrick Henry C John Smith D George Washington
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5. Who provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War? A Thomas Jefferson B Patrick Henry C John Smith D George Washington
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6. Which slave served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the Revolutionary War?
A George Wythe B Nat Turner C John Brown D James Armistead Lafayette
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6. Which slave served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the Revolutionary War?
A George Wythe B Nat Turner C John Brown D James Armistead Lafayette
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7. “All people are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This quote from the Declaration of Independence was written by _________ A Thomas Jefferson B George Washington C King George D James Monroe
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7. “All people are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” This quote from the Declaration of Independence was written by _________ A Thomas Jefferson B George Washington C King George D James Monroe
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