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American Revolution

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Many Virginians served in the Continental Army and fought for independence. What were they called? patriots
Some Virginians stayed _________________to Great Britain. They supported the British. loyal
What does it mean to be neutral during a war? It means that you do not take sides. Some Virginians stayed neutral and did not support the patriots or Great Britain.
How did women contribute during the Revolutionary War? They took on more responsibility to support the war effort.
Why did some enslaved African Americans support the British? The British promised them freedom.
What was the role of some free African Americans during the Revolutionary War? Some free African Americans fought for independence from Great Britain.
Who did American Indians support during the war? They were divided. Some fought with the Virginia patriots and others fought with the British.
Who provided military leadership by serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? George Washington
How did Thomas Jefferson provide political leadership during the American Revolution? He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
What Virginian inspired other patriots when he spoke the famous words, "give me liberty or give me death"? Patrick Henry
______________was an enslaved African American from Virginia who served as a spy in the Continental Army? James Lafayette
What did James Lafayette do after the war? He successfully requested his freedom (with the support of the Marquis de Lafayette).
Name three things the king of France provided to the Continental Army during the war. French troops (soldiers), ships, and money
Who was the French nobleman who volunteered his serviced to the Continental Army, contributing especially to the victory at Yorktown? the Marquis de Lafayette
Where was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War fought? Yorktown, Virginia
Who won the Battle of Yorktown? the Continental Army
Why was the colonists' victory at Yorktown important? Their victory resulted in the British surrender in 1781, which led to the end of the Revolutionary War.
What document officially ended the Revolutionary War? When was it signed? the Treaty of Paris in 1783
Which city became the third capital of Virginia? Richmond
Name one reason that the capital of Virginia was moved from Williamsburg to Richmond. People were moving westward for more opportunities. It was more central. It increases the distance from the sea and possible attack by the British.
What is the name of the war that was fought between the 13 Colonies and Great Britain? the Revolutionary War
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? It expressed the reasons for colonial independence from Great Britain.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern belongs to _______ instead of _______. the people instead of kings
According to the Declaration of Independence, what rights do all people have? the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What European country ruled the 13 Colonies in North America? Great Britain
The British Parliament believed that it had legal authority in the colonies. Who did the colonists believe had legal authority? their local assemblies
Why did Parliament and the colonist disagree about taxes? Parliament thought it had the right to tax the colonists. The colonists argued they shouldn't be taxed because they had no representation in Parliament.
Name one reason that the colonist were upset with Great Britain. "taxation without representation," increased taxes, the Stamp Act, etc.
Why did the American Revolution happen? Many colonist wanted independence from Great Britain. They wanted to form their own country.
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