who am i usi jan 2013

6th Grade ReviewSOL’S 1.5b – 1.7c

2nd Benchmark TestJanuary 2013

I fought during the Revolutionary War I fought for the British Army I surrendered to George Washington at

Yorktown

Lord Cornwallis

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I championed the cause of independence during the American Revolutionary War

After the war, I would become the second president of the United States

A two-party system emerged during my presidency

John Adams

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I was one of the first five presidents I wrote an important doctrine I warned European nations not to

interfere in the Western Hemisphere I was president number 5

James Monroe

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I led the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War

I would go on to become one of the early presidents of the United States

While I was president, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

The federal court system was also established during my administration

Plans were initiated for the development of a national capital while I was president

Political parties grew out of disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over the proper role of national government during my administration

George Washington

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I supported independence during the American Revolutionary War

I was a writer I wrote poems and plays supporting

independence from England I was a former slave

Phyllis Wheatley

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I was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses

I inspired colonial patriotism with my speeches

I declared “Give me liberty or give me death!”

Patrick Henry

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I was the major author of an important document

My document outlined the grievances of the colonists against the King of England

I would go on to become the third president of the United States

During my presidency, I would purchase the Louisiana territory from France

Thomas Jefferson

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I was involved in the American Revolutionary War

I opposed the colonies gaining their independence

I was the King of England

King George III

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I was a Patriot during the American Revolutionary War

I gave colonists advanced warning of British arrival

I am often quoted as saying “The British are coming!” on my nighttime ride

Paul Revere

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We set off on a two year trek to explore land recently acquired by the United States

We explored the territory that doubled the size of the United States

Thomas Jefferson sent us on our mission

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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I was the author of the Bill of Rights I was president during the War of 1812,

when Europe gained respect for the United States

I was president number four

James Madison

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I was an astronomer I was also a surveyor I helped complete the design for

Washington, D.C.

Benjamin Banneker

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I was as prominent member of the Continental Congress

I helped frame the Declaration of Independence

Benjamin Franklin

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