Roles of the minority
About the ladies
women took on more responsibilities to support the war
Who wrote the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
served as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
John Hancock
had to biggest signature
the President of Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence
an important document in our nation's history that gave reasons for independence from Great Britain
written by Thomas Jefferson
all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The Virginia Patriots
served in the Continental Army and fought for independence
How were all people created?
Equal
Thomas Jefferson
the writer of the Declaration of Independence
Battle of Great Britain
an American victory
first land battle fought in Virginia
How many signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
The regular Virginians
were neutral and did not take sides
Who has the authority to govern states?
The People
Patrick Henry
"give me liberty or give me death" speech on taxation without representation
Jack Jouett
rode on horseback to warn Thomas Jefferson that the British were coming to arrest him
When was the document approved?
July 4 1776
American Indians
fought with the British alongside the Virginia patriots
What do all people have the right to?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Marquis de Lafayette
he contributed to the victory at Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown
resulted in the surrender of the British Army
led to the end of the war
fought in Yorktown, VA
When was the document actually signed?
August 2, 1776
African Americans
supported the British who promised them freedom
(some free African Americans fought for independence from Great Britain.
Where is the Document?
The Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
James Lafayette
an enslaved African American from Virginia who served as a spy in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Patriots?
also called Rebels
someone who wants Independence from Great Britain
What is treason?
to betray your country