VS.5: Revolutionary War Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

Virginians made ________________ contributions during the Revolutionary War.

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significant

Front

All people were created equal and have the rights to life, liberty, and the _____________ of happiness. (to try to get)

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pursuit

Front

“Give me _________________ or give me death!”

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liberty

Front

Parliament believed it had legal __________________ in the colonies. (the right to be in charge)

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authority

Front

The English army was also called the _____________________ army.

Back

British

Front

George Washington served as __________________________ of the Continental Army.

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commander-in-chief

Front

______________ developed between the colonists and Parliament. (a disagreement)

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Conflicts

Front

Parliament and the colonies disagreed over how the colonies should be _______________. (ruled)

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governed

Front

The Declaration of ______________________ was written by Thomas Jefferson.

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Independence

Front

The colonists’ army was called the ___________________ Army.

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Continental