Road to Revolution

by Melanie Lewis

Description:  The students will use internet resources to find out why colonists fought   for their freedom.

Curriculum SOLs:

4.3 The student will explain the economic, social, and political life of the Virginia colony, with emphasis on

• Its political and economic relationship to England and other nations;
• Reasons for, and Virginia’s role in the American Revolution;
• The background motivations, and contributions of  prominent Virginians in the Revolutionary era 

Procedure:

Print out this document and put your name at the top.  Answer the following questions by clicking on the links.  When you are finished, click on the link at the bottom to play a game which will test your knowledge.

1.  During the Revolutionary War Virginians were loyal to ________________________.

2.  During the American Revolution, Virginians who did not take sides were neutral.  What does this word mean? ________________________________
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3.  Explain the difference between the Loyalists and the Patriots? ______________________________________________________________________
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4.  What was the name of the Virginia army the Patriots served on and who led this army? _____________________________________________________
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5.  Which side did African American slaves in Virginia support?  _________________________________________________________________________
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6.  This slave from Virginia served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the war. ______________________________________________

7.  During the Revolutionary War, what was the role of women? _________________________________________________________________________
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8.  This Virginian wrote the Declaration of Independence, which stated the colonists' reasons for wanting independence.  _______________________________
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9.  This Virginian inspired patriots when he spoke out against "taxation without representation" in his "give me liberty or give me death" speech.  ______________
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10. "All men are created equal" and have the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".  These words were written by whom and in what document? ____
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11. The last major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought at ________________________________________________________________________

12. Which idea(s) were part of the Declaration of Independence?
#1. people rather than kings have the authority (power) to govern
#2. All people are created equal
#3. people are born with the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

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Now click here for a game to test your knowlege.  You may use your notes if you need to.