The Revolutionary War
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The Revolutionary War was a time when many issues started occurring between colonial America and Britain. When the war started, many people fought bravely to earn their rightful freedom from Britain. The most famous are described below:
George Washington
George Washington was one of Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary war. Later, the new nation chose Washington to be the first president of the United States, as he was the ideal person for this position.
King George III
King George II was the King of England at the time of colonization in America, and also the Revolutionary War. He was the sole person that imposed taxes onto the 13 colonies. These taxes included the Quartering Act, the Stamp Act, and the Tea Act. The Quartering Act forced colonists to provide shelter and food for the British soldiers, making this one of the first resentments of the colonists toward Britain. To fund for the French and Indian War, the King set up the Stamp Act (taxed on all forms of paper, placed big stamp on top of product) and the Tea Act (taxed all British tea). The Boston Tea Party soon occurred afterwards (colonists threw tea over-board British ship). These events [imposed by the KING] led up to the cause of the Revolutionary War.
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was one of the most rebellious American Patriots, who (at night) rode his horse around Lexington and Concord to warn everyone that the British were coming.
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses. He was the VA politician who gave the famous speech, "Give me liberty, or give death!"
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the major author of the Declaration of Independence. He was known as the silent member of the Continental Congress.
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent member of the Continental Congress. He helped to write the Declaration of Independence (along with Jefferson). Also, Franklin traveled to France and Spain in order to gain their support and help the Continental Army win the Revolutionary War. Without Franklin's help, America would not have earned its well-deserved freedom.
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis was a British General. He had surrendered at Yorktown, thus declaring America's freedom. The British general decided not to come in person for the signing of the Treaty of Paris. (he was probably too embarrassed). Instead, he sent an alternate British general to sign for him.
George Washington
George Washington was one of Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental army during the Revolutionary war. Later, the new nation chose Washington to be the first president of the United States, as he was the ideal person for this position.
King George III
King George II was the King of England at the time of colonization in America, and also the Revolutionary War. He was the sole person that imposed taxes onto the 13 colonies. These taxes included the Quartering Act, the Stamp Act, and the Tea Act. The Quartering Act forced colonists to provide shelter and food for the British soldiers, making this one of the first resentments of the colonists toward Britain. To fund for the French and Indian War, the King set up the Stamp Act (taxed on all forms of paper, placed big stamp on top of product) and the Tea Act (taxed all British tea). The Boston Tea Party soon occurred afterwards (colonists threw tea over-board British ship). These events [imposed by the KING] led up to the cause of the Revolutionary War.
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was one of the most rebellious American Patriots, who (at night) rode his horse around Lexington and Concord to warn everyone that the British were coming.
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was an outspoken member of the House of Burgesses. He was the VA politician who gave the famous speech, "Give me liberty, or give death!"
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the major author of the Declaration of Independence. He was known as the silent member of the Continental Congress.
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent member of the Continental Congress. He helped to write the Declaration of Independence (along with Jefferson). Also, Franklin traveled to France and Spain in order to gain their support and help the Continental Army win the Revolutionary War. Without Franklin's help, America would not have earned its well-deserved freedom.
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis was a British General. He had surrendered at Yorktown, thus declaring America's freedom. The British general decided not to come in person for the signing of the Treaty of Paris. (he was probably too embarrassed). Instead, he sent an alternate British general to sign for him.