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Some enslaved African Americans fought for a better chance of freedom and some free African Americans fought for independence in the American Revolution.
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Some enslaved African Americans fought for a better chance of freedom and some free African Americans fought for independence in the American Revolution.
What contributions did enslaved African Americans make during the Revolutionary War era?
Many American Indians fought alongisde both the Virginia Patriots and the British.
What contributions did American Indians make during the Revolutionary War era?
Women took on more responsibility to support the war effort.
What contributions did women make during the Revolutionary War era?
Patriots - Virginians who served in the Continental Army and fought for independence leading to the British surrender at Yorktown.
Who were the Patriots?
Virginians who remained loyal to Great Britain.
Who were the Loyalists?
Virginians who did not take sides with either Great Britain or the Continental Army.
Who were the neutral in the Revolutionary War?
James Lafayette - an enslaved African American from Virginia, served in the Continental Army and successfully requested his freedom after the war.
Who was James Lafayette?
George Washington provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary War?
Thomas Jefferson provided political leadership by expressing the reasons for colonial independence from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence.
What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the Revolutionary War?
Patrick Henry inspired patriots from other colonies when he spoke out against taxation without representation by saying "...Give me liberty or give me death"
What role did Patrick Henry play in the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Great Bridge was the first land battle of the American Revolution fought in Virginia. -The American victory forced the British colonial governor to flee the City of Norfolk.What was the importance of the Battle of Great Bridge?George WashingtonWho was the first president of the United States of America?James MadisonWho is the "Father of the Constitution"?George MasonWho wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?George WashingtonWho is often called the "Father of Our Country"?The Virginia Declaration of Rights states that all Virginians have many rights, including freedom of religion and freedom of the press.What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights state?Thomas JeffersonWho wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom states that all people should be free to worship as they please.What did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom state?James MadisonWho kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention and believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution?George WashingtonWho provided strong leadership needed to help the U.S. (a young country), and provided a model of leadership for future presidents?James MadisonWhose skills at compromise helped the delegates reach agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution of the United States of America?It resulted in the surrender of the British army, which led to an end to the war.What was the importance of the American victory at Yorktown?The Battle of YorktownWhat was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?After the American Revolution, Virginia's agricultural base began to change causing many Virginians to move west and to the deep South to find better farmland and new opportunities.What geographic factors influenced Virginians to move to the western frontier and beyond?Tobacco____________ farming was hard on the soil, causing many farmers to look west and south for new land to farm.-land -opportunitiesVirginians migrated into western territories looking for large areas of ________ and new __________.-traditions, ideas, and culturesAs Virginians moved, they took their _________, _________, and __________ with them.Cumberland GapSettlers crossed the Appalachian Mountains through the _________________ as they migrated to new lands in the west.