A | B |
YORKTOWN | British surrendered here |
 | Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army |
 | Writer of the Declaration of Independence |
 | He said, "give me liberty or give me death". |
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE | This document states that authority to govern belongs to people, not kings. |
 | Slave who was freed after serving in the Continental Army |
PARLIAMENT | The British law-making body |
PATRIOTS | Colonists who wanted independence from Great Britaiin |
LOYALISTS | Colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain |
CONTINENTAL ARMY | The colonial army that fought for independence |
July 4, 1776 | Date Declaration of Independence was signed |
1775-1781 | Revolutionary War years |
1781 | Year Revolutionary War ended |
Battle of Great Bridge | 1st land battle fought in VA |
Jack Jouett | Warned the General Assembly that British were coming |