Use of Passive Voice in describing US History:

1. Jamestown was settled by the British in 1607.

2. Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in 1621.

3. The French and Indian War was fought by the Colonists and British in 1754.

4. The Colonists were taxed by British Parliament to pay for the French and Indian War.

5. Tea was thrown into the Boston Harbor by the Colonists to protest high taxes in 1773.

6. The towns of Lexington and Concord were attacked by the British in 1775.

7. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson.

8. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776.

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  • Good examples for learning grammar, unfortunately, at present also some countries are paying for the war between others.

  • Grammar! 

    Mishaikh Sir, thanks for this blog! But I still didn't get it! My bad 

  • Wow, my best wishes for your 50th post blog!!!!!

  • thanks for sharing helpful blog with us.. !!!

  • I was thinking to write examples of passive voice, but just don't know what topic/ blog style.

    A bunch of ideas you have, Mishaikh! It's awesome!

  • perfect use of the 'passive'!

    And, congratulations on your 50 blogs for this month's writing challenge. 

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