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Famous Virginians

Mrs. Hall's Class

November 2021

The Revolutionary War

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Here we will dive into Thomas Jefferson's most notable achievement in US history.

What was he known for?

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry

Here we will dive into Patrick Henry's most notable achievement in US history.

What was he known for saying in his speech?

Patrick Henry was known for inspiring colonists to fight against the king. He spoke out against taxation without representation by saying "give me liberty or give me death!"

George Washington

Here we will dive into George Washington's most notable achievement in US history.

George Washington

George Washington was known for serving as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army (Patriots)

Marquis de Lafayette

Marquis de Lafayette

Here we will dive into Marquis de Lafayette most notable achievement in US history.

What was he known for?

Marquis de Lafayette was a French military leader who fought with the Continental Army (Patriots). He convinced France to send troops, ships, and money to the Patriots to defeat the British.

Lafayette: America's Best Friend

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Why was Lafayette considered America's best friend?

https://youtu.be/XNWQn02VzXc

James Armistead Lafayette

James Armistead Lafayette

Here we will dive into James Armistead Lafayette's most notable achievement in US history.

What was he known for?

James Armistead Lafayette was an enslaved African American spy for the Continental Army (Patriots). He went to the British troops pretending to be a runaway slave willing to spy on the Continental Army. This is how he helped the Continental Army defeat the British in Yorktown.

James Armistead Lafayatte

https://youtu.be/mgbmMGVAIAE

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