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Virginians made significant Virginians made significant contributions during the contributions during the Revolutionary War era.Revolutionary War era.
Varied roles of Virginians in the Varied roles of Virginians in the Revolutionary War eraRevolutionary War era
PatriotsPatriots:: Virginians who served in the
Continental Army and fought against the against the EnglishEnglish (British or Redcoats).
African AmericansAfrican Americans from Virginia were divideddivided about the war. Some slaves fought for the English because they were promised freedom.
freedomfreedom
James Armistead LafayetteJames Armistead Lafayette, , a slaveslave from Virginia, served in the Continental Continental ArmyArmy and was given his freedomgiven his freedom after the war.
Contributions of Virginians Contributions of Virginians during the Revolutionary during the Revolutionary War eraWar era
George WashingtonGeorge Washington provided
military leadershipmilitary leadership by serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson provided
political leadershippolitical leadership by expressing the reasons for colonial independence from England in the Declaration of Independence.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry inspired patriots
from other colonies when he spoke spoke out against taxationout against taxation without representation by saying, “…give me “…give me liberty or give me death.”liberty or give me death.”