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American Revolution

Learn about the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence.

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Conflict developed between England and the colonies because they disagreed overhow the colonists should be governed.
The English Parliament believed that it should have authority over the colonies and the colonies believedthey should govern themselves.
The English Parliament believed that it should have the right to taxthe English colonists.
The colonies believed that England did not have the right to tax them because theyhad no representation in the English Parliament.
The Declaration of Independence is a document that was written byThomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to run the government belongs tothe people
The document that states all people are created equal and have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is theDeclaration of Independence
During the Revolutionary Warmany Virginians fought against England
During the Revolutionary War, Virginians who joined the Continental Army to fight against the English werepatriots
During the Revolutionary War, Virginians who sided with England wereloyalists
During the Revolutionary War, some Virginians refused to take sides. They were consideredneutral
During the Revolutionary War, African Americans were divided about the war. Some fought for the English becausethey were promised freedom
Women made contributions during the Revolutionary War bytaking on more responsibility at home
A slave from Virginia who served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the war wasJames Armistead Lafayette
The Virginian who was Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution wasGeorge Washington
The Virginia political leader who wrote a document explaining why the colonies should be free from England wasThomas Jefferson
The Virginian patriot who is known for speaking out against taxation without representation isPatrick Henry
The Virginian patriot who is remembered for his "give me liberty or give me death" speech isPatrick Henry
The American Revolution ended in the Battle atYorktown, Virginia
In the battle at Yorktown during the American Revolutionthe English army killed every colonist
The Virginian who was elected as the first President of the United States wasGeorge Washington
Because he provided strong leadership as President of the United States, George Washington is often called the"Father of Our Country"
Because he helped delegates reach compromises as they made plans for how the U.S. government would operate, James Madison is often called the"Father of Our Constitution"
The Virginian who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom wasThomas Jefferson


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