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Western Virgina's Role in the Revolution — Quiz

Question 1 • Social Studies 8

What caused some Indigenous groups to distrust American Patriots?

Answer
A
Patriots killed Chief Cornstalk during a peace mission.
B
Patriots raised taxes on Indigenous communities.
C
British troops attacked Indigenous villages.
D
Patriots created laws to support Indigenous land rights.

Explanation

Chief Cornstalk traveled to a Patriot fort on a peace mission, but Patriot soldiers killed him there. This betrayal made some Indigenous groups distrust the Patriots. The correct choice is “Patriots killed Chief Cornstalk during a peace mission.”

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