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The American Revolution.
In the story by Washington Irving, Rip Van Winkle fell asleep while "the country was yet a province of Great Britain", likely sometime between 1769-1774, and awakes twenty years later, when George Washington is the nation's first president.
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How long did Rip Van Winkle sleep?
Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years.
What did Rip Van Winkle do for the most of his life?
sleep
How long did rip van sleep?
Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years.
What is the most historical event that takes place during rip van winkles long sleep?
Rip Van Winkle's sleep took place in the years before and after the American Revolutionary War. This was the most historical event that happened while he was sleeping.
What caused rip van winkle to go to sleep?
Rip Van Winkle fell asleep drinking whiskey with the ghosts of Henry Hudson's crew
Where did rip van winkle sleep for twenty years?
at Washington D.C
How many years did rip van Winkle sleep for?
20 years
How did Rip Van Winkle sleep so soundly?
he used medicine
What does Rip Van Winkle do with the stranger and his companions that causes him to sleep?
Drinks from the flagon
Why did rip van winkle sleep for 100 years?
rip van winkle did not sleep for 100 he sleep ed for 20 so i people keep telling you he sleep ed for 100 years just don't lison to the them
Why did rip van winkle sleep for 100years?
To bad Rip Van Winkle didn't sleep for 100 years. He only slept for twenty years. He sleeps for that long because he drank liquor with the ghosts of Henry Hudson's crew.
Exposition of the rip van winkle?
exposition of rip van winkle
