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| Why did the Virginia colonists disagree withh the British? | The colonists believed they should not be taxed because they did not have representation in Parliament. |
| Which Virginian is known for inspiring patriots when he spoke out against taxation without representation, saying "Give me liberty, or give me death!" | Patrick Henry |
| Which country did America belong to during the Revolutionary War? | England |
| The Declaration of Independence said that | authority to govern belongs to the people, all people are created equal, all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
| Who drafted the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| The British Parliament's position was that-- | they should maintain authority over the colonies and continue collecting taxes without representation in Parliament. |
| Many Virginians made contributions during the Revolutionary War. James Lafayette-- | was an enslaved African American who served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the war. |
| Many Virginians made contributions during the Revolutionary War. George Washington-- | provided military leadership and was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. |
| Many Virginians made contributions during the Revolutionary War. Patrick Henry-- | spoke out against taxation without representation, saying "give me liberty or give me death". |
| Many Virginians made contributions during the Revolutionary War. Thomas Jefferson-- | inspired patriots by collecting ideas and writing the Declaration of Independence. |
| Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army? | George Washington |
| Who surrendered at the end of the Revolutionary War? | the British army led by General Conrwallis |
| A citizen who didn't want to be involved in the war would be called | neutral |
| A person who wanted freedom from England would be called a | patriot |
| A person who remained loyal to England and the King would be called a | loyalist |
| As a result of the Revolutionary War, | Great Britain gave up control of the colonies |
| During the Revolutionary War, women | took on more responsibility at home |
| The document signed on July 4, 1776 is | the Declaration of Independence |
| The Declaration of Independence gave | the reasons the colonies wanted freedom |
| During the Revolutionary War, the group most likely to join either side in order to gain their freedom were | the enslaved African Americans |
| The Declaration of Independence was signed | after fighting had already started. |
| In the early 1700's, England became known as | Great Britains |
| The Revolutionary War strengthened the colonists' desire to be free of England, causing the | signing of the Declaration of Independence |
| During the Revolutionary War, some African Americans | fought for the British. |
| During the Revolutionary War, some Virginians were patriots | and fought with the Continental Army. |
| During the Revolutionary War, some Virginians remained | loyal to Great Britain. |
| Where did the Revolutionary War end? | Yorktown |
| What document marked the official end of the Revolutionary War? | The Treaty of Paris |
| Where is Yorktown located? | On The Peninsula, on the banks of the York River. |
