VA Studies Chapter 5 Read And Respond

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22 questions
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What is a militia?

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Why were the French and British fighting in North America? How were the Native Americans involved?

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Which side did George Washington fight for during the French and Indian War? How did this help the Patriots during the American Revolution?

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When did the French and Indian War end? Who won?

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How did Britain finance (pay for) the war?

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Who made laws about taxes for Britain and it's colonies?

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What is a representative?

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What was the Boston Massacre?

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Name some of the items that Britain started taxing the colonist for.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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What are two things that Britain do to punish Boston?

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Why did the first Continental Congress meet?

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What were the Patriots defending in April of 1775?

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What did the Continental Congress accomplish the second time they met?

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Who was Patrick Henry, and why was he important o to Virginia's history? Write at least 3 sentences.

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The second Continental Congress decided that ties should be cut with Great Britain. What was their next step?

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Who did the Declaration of Independence say has the right to rule?

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Did any African Americans fight in the Revolutionary War? If so, which side?

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What role did women play in the Revolutionary War?

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Who was James Lafayette? How did he help the Patriot cause?

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How long did the war last? What was the last major battle?

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What was the name of the document that ended the war?