Western Virgina's Role in the Revolution — Quiz

Question 1

What caused some Indigenous groups to distrust American Patriots?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Patriots killed Chief Cornstalk during a peace mission.

Question 2

What was the main goal of the Patriots in western Virginia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to gain independence from Britain

Question 3

Which statement best compares where Patriots and Loyalists lived in western Virginia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Patriots lived in valleys with local governments; Loyalists lived on the frontier.

Question 4

How did the murder at Fort Randolph affect the region?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It caused more conflict with Indigenous groups.

Question 5

What was a key goal of many Indigenous communities during the American Revolution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

protecting their lands and sovereignty

Question 6

What was one major action taken by Andrew Lewis during the Revolution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

organizing Patriot militias in the frontier

Question 7

What was a benefit for Patriots if they won the war?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gaining of land, power, or respect

Question 8

Which statement best describes a difference between Loyalists and Patriots in western Virginia during the American Revolution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Loyalists supported British rule, while Patriots sought independence from Britain.

Question 9

What was a major reason some settlers in the Ohio River and Allegheny Mountain regions remained Loyalists?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They relied on British protection from Indigenous attacks.

Question 10

What did Loyalists believe British rule offered to western Virginians?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

stability and protection

Western Virgina's Role in the Revolution — Quiz Answers