Jack Jouett: Forgotten Colonial Hero

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1. Where was Jouett's home state? Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Georgia

2. Who was governor of Virginia at the time? Answer: (full name or just surname)

3. In 1781, British general Charles Cornwallis sent someone to capture the Virginia governor and legislature. Who was this Briton that Jouett warned about? Tarleton Gage Howe Burgoyne

4. At the time of his ride, Jouett was twenty-six years old. True False

5. How long was Jouett's ride? 40 miles 30 miles 50 miles 20 miles

6. After riding to Monticello, Jouett went to the Swan Tavern 35 miles away, where most of the legislatures were hiding. The legislators later fled to the town of Staunton. Most escaped but how many were captured by the British? three nine seven five

7. Jouett was also credited for helping Edward Stevens, who was injured at the Battle of __________ Eutaw Springs Hobkirk's Hill Guilford Courthouse Fort Charlotte

8. Jack Jouett had a famous son, Matthew Howard Jouett. What was Matthew's claim to fame? Artist Legislator War hero Inventor

9. A poem about Jouett's forgotten ride was published in ______. 1907 1909 1905 1903

10. Jack has a grandson named James Edward Jouett. A famous quote involving James occurred the Mexican-American War. True False