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Jefferson did not serve in the military. He was alive during the Revolutionary War, but served in a governmental capacity as Minister to France (ambassador, we would call it today).
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No, Eli Whitney was not in the Revolutionary War. He was born in 1765, and while he was of age during the war, he did not serve in the military. Whitney is best known for inventing the cotton gin in 1793, which had a significant impact on the cotton industry in the United States.
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James Madison was one of the last of a group of men who were educated farmers and leaders of the Revolutionary period. They believed it was their duty to serve their country. Others in this group included the first four presidents: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
George Washington served in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and later during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). His experience in the French and Indian War helped shape his military leadership skills, which he effectively utilized as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
John Jay was a prominent lawyer during the American Revolutionary War. He would go on to serve as the 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Jacob Broom did not serve directly in the military during the Revolutionary War, but he was involved in the war effort as a political figure. He was a member of the Continental Congress and served as a delegate from Delaware, contributing to the governance and decision-making processes during the war. Broom was also active in local politics and supported the cause of independence, reflecting his commitment to the revolutionary ideals.
No, Dick Cheney did not serve in the military. During the Vietnam War, he received multiple draft deferments, which allowed him to avoid military service. Cheney has acknowledged this, stating that he was focused on his education and family during that time.
Andrew Jackson did not serve in the Revolutionary War. He was born in 1767, two years after the war ended. However, he did serve as a courier and was taken as a prisoner during the Revolutionary War's successor conflict, the American Revolutionary War.
During the Revolutionary War, several states did not allow enslaved individuals to serve in their militias. Notably, states like South Carolina and Georgia had policies that restricted slave participation, while others, such as Virginia and Maryland, had more flexible approaches. Overall, the exact number of states that prohibited enslaved individuals from serving varied, but it was a significant consideration in the context of military manpower during the war.