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The American Revolution: Fight for Independence

Explore the conflict between British authority and colonial rights, pivotal figures like Patrick Henry and James Armistead Lafayette, and the birth of a nation in the Declaration of Independence. Learn how women played crucial roles and Richmond became the strategic capital. 8

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The American Revolution: Fight for Independence

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  1. The American Revolution VS 5 Adapted by Kate Green SPS - ITRT

  2. Britain believed that ______________ had legal authority in the colonies, while the colonists believed their local assemblies had legal authority. Parliament

  3. The colonists believed they should not be taxed since they had no _________________ in Parliament. representation

  4. taxation representation Patrick Henry inspired other patriots when he spoke out against _________ without ________________. His famous phrase: “…give me liberty or give me death.”

  5. What document expresses the reasons for colonial independence? Declaration of Independence

  6. It was written by a Virginia hero… Thomas Jefferson

  7. The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern belongs to the ________ rather than to kings. people

  8. The Declaration of Independence states that all people are created equal and have the right to: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

  9. The army fighting for independence was the _________________ army. Continental

  10. In favor of independence: patriots

  11. Opposed to independence: loyalist

  12. Some did not take sides: neutral

  13. Some slaves fought for the English because they were promised… freedom

  14. Who was a slave from Virginia that served in the Continental army and was given his freedom after the war? James Armistead Lafayette

  15. Who had more responsibility at home during the war? women

  16. Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental army? George Washington Georgie Boy, our hero!

  17. The capital was moved from Williamsburg to… Richmond

  18. Richmond was a more __________ location. central Richmond was ______ from British attack. safer The population was moving __________. westward Richmond’s location was better for _______. trade

  19. The British army surrendered after the American victory at … Yorktown

  20. And theUnited States of Americawas born!

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