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What is meaning of Life in the declaration of independence?
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Was a Drum Major in the American Revolution an Officer?
The American army of the revolution based its ranks very closely on those of the British army of the period; a drum major is not a rank, but an appointment, meaning that soldiers of different ranks can hold that title. Normally a senior sergeant or a sergeant-major (a warrant officer) would be appointed drum major - so it would be below the rank of a commissioned officer.
What did no taxation withought representation mean?
"No Taxation Without Representation" was a slogan of the American Revolution meaning that since the American colonies could not have their interests heard by the British Parliament, because they had no official representation, they no longer wanted to pay taxes which said Parliament had enacted without their consent.
What two groups had opposite views about colonial independence?
Independence for the 13 British colonies in America was not a goal shared by all of its citizens. The group who wanted to stay part of the British empire were called loyalists, meaning they wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain. On the other hand, the people who desired independence were often called patriots. Meaning patriotic to the idea of independence.
What is the meaning of the date 1776?
To the people of the USA … 1776 it is is remembered as the year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (of the Colonies from the British Crown.) The document was signed on 4 July 1776. That's why we celebrate The 4th of July.
