Power point by Patty Meyerson

Virginians made significant contributions during the Revolutionary War era. Virginians made significant contributions during the Revolutionary War era.

Varied roles of Virginians in the Revolutionary War era  Patriots : against the English  Patriots : Virginians who served in the Continental Army and fought against the English (British or Redcoats).

Virginians who remained loyal to England.Loyalists

neutral did not take sides. Some Virginians were neutral and did not take sides. Patriots Loyalists

African Americans divided African Americans from Virginia were divided about the war. Some slaves fought for the English because they were promised freedom.freedom

James Armistead Lafayette, slave Continental Army given his freedom James Armistead Lafayette, a slave from Virginia, served in the Continental Army and was given his freedom after the war.

women more responsibility. During the war, women took on more responsibility.

Contributions of Virginians during the Revolutionary War era

George Washington military leadership George Washington provided military leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

Thomas Jefferson political leadership Thomas Jefferson provided political leadership by expressing the reasons for colonial independence from England in the Declaration of Independence.

Patrick Henry spoke out against taxation “…give me liberty or give me death.” Patrick Henry inspired patriots from other colonies when he spoke out against taxation without representation by saying, “…give me liberty or give me death.”