Information That You Should Know About the Revolutionary War
Intro: In the war there were Pro-American and there were Pro-British, did you know
Americans were more poor than the British. The British were mostly rich. The British
were more superior then the Americans.
Americans were more poor than the British. The British were mostly rich. The British
were more superior then the Americans.
What are the groups: The jobs is patriots, redcoats, and the patriots are the
Pro-Americans and the redcoats are they Pro-British. The Whigs are pats, and the rebels
are the patriots too. There are Continentals and etc. However the loyallist and the Tories
and the redcoats.
Pro-Americans and the redcoats are they Pro-British. The Whigs are pats, and the rebels
are the patriots too. There are Continentals and etc. However the loyallist and the Tories
and the redcoats.
The Start of the war: In April 1775 British soldiers, called lobsterbacks because of their
red coats, and minutemen—the colonists' militia—exchanged gunfire at Lexington and
Concord in Massachusetts. Described as "the shot heard round the world.”
red coats, and minutemen—the colonists' militia—exchanged gunfire at Lexington and
Concord in Massachusetts. Described as "the shot heard round the world.”
Famous People In The War: Benedict Arnold was a trader for the sides was a patriot at
once but then he became a British spy. George Washington was a Patriot general in the
war. Ethan Allen was a farmer a business man and a land speculator and a philosopher
etc. He was a war patriot.
once but then he became a British spy. George Washington was a Patriot general in the
war. Ethan Allen was a farmer a business man and a land speculator and a philosopher
etc. He was a war patriot.
Battle Of Bunker Hill: On June 17, some 2,200 British forces under the command of
Major General William Howe (1729-1814) and Brigadier General Robert Pigot
(1720-96) landed on the Charlestown Peninsula then marched to Breed’s Hill. As the
British advanced in columns against the Americans, Prescott, in an effort to conserve
the Americans’ limited supply of ammunition, reportedly told his men, “Don’t fire
until you see the whites of their eyes!” When the Redcoats were within several dozen
yards, the Americans let loose with a lethal barrage of musket fire, throwing the British
into retreat.
Major General William Howe (1729-1814) and Brigadier General Robert Pigot
(1720-96) landed on the Charlestown Peninsula then marched to Breed’s Hill. As the
British advanced in columns against the Americans, Prescott, in an effort to conserve
the Americans’ limited supply of ammunition, reportedly told his men, “Don’t fire
until you see the whites of their eyes!” When the Redcoats were within several dozen
yards, the Americans let loose with a lethal barrage of musket fire, throwing the British
into retreat.
Jobs In The War: Male jobs usually included blacksmiths, candle makers, apothecaries,
tailors, wig makers, gunsmiths, gold smiths, farmers, merchants and more. Some
female jobs are Nurses, cooks, maids, spies, and even soldiers during the war.
tailors, wig makers, gunsmiths, gold smiths, farmers, merchants and more. Some
female jobs are Nurses, cooks, maids, spies, and even soldiers during the war.
What Were The Countries During The American Revolutionary War: Britain recognizes
independence of the United States, cedes East Florida, West Florida, and Menorca to
Spain and Tobacco to France. The American Revolutionary War was a war fought
between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America.
independence of the United States, cedes East Florida, West Florida, and Menorca to
Spain and Tobacco to France. The American Revolutionary War was a war fought
between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America.
The Battle Of Lexington And Concord: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought
on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions
had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and
the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts.
on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War (1775-83). Tensions
had been building for many years between residents of the 13 American colonies and
the British authorities, particularly in Massachusetts.
John Burgoyne: John Burgoyne was a British general during the American Revolution. He is mostly known for his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga which was seen as a turning
point in the war. His defeat there led to the entry of France into the war on the side of
the United States.
Sports In The War: They may not have enjoyed major league baseball, college football,
or competitive ice dancing, but the Revolutionary generation was unquestionably an
athletic bunch. Colonial sportsmen practiced a number of obscure games that have
largely lost currency in America, including cricket, shinny, and whirl, but also
participated in contests that would look more familiar, such as shooting matches, races,
and various ball games. Even a notorious curmudgeon like John Adams confessed that
in his younger days he was so fond of “driving hoops, playing marbles, playing Quoits,
Wrestling, Swimming, Skating and above all shooting” that he alarmed his father.
or competitive ice dancing, but the Revolutionary generation was unquestionably an
athletic bunch. Colonial sportsmen practiced a number of obscure games that have
largely lost currency in America, including cricket, shinny, and whirl, but also
participated in contests that would look more familiar, such as shooting matches, races,
and various ball games. Even a notorious curmudgeon like John Adams confessed that
in his younger days he was so fond of “driving hoops, playing marbles, playing Quoits,
Wrestling, Swimming, Skating and above all shooting” that he alarmed his father.
The Siege Of Yorktown: On this day in 1781, General George Washington,
commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege known
as the Battle of Yorktown against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a
contingent of 9,000 British troops at Yorktown, Virginia, in the most important battle
of the Revolutionary War.
commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege known
as the Battle of Yorktown against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a
contingent of 9,000 British troops at Yorktown, Virginia, in the most important battle
of the Revolutionary War.
The First Continental congress: The First Continental Congress was a meeting of
delegates from twelve of the Thirteen Colonies who met from September 5 to
October 26, 1774, at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, early in the
American Revolution. Among other things, those acts closed Boston Harbor until
Bostonians paid for tea destroyed during the Boston Tea Party. The First Continental
Congress helped define common grievances against Great Britain and solidified
colonial resolve to band together to encourage or force Parliament to address those
grievances. Peyton Randolph, from the colony of Virginia, oversaw the proceedings
until the last few days. When he was unable to continue his duties, Henry Middleton of
South Carolina took over as President. The Secretary of the Congress was Charles
Thomson, the leader of the Sons of Liberty in Philadelphia. Other prominent members
of the Congress included George Washington, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Patrick Henry,
Richard Henry Lee, John Jay and John Dickinson.
delegates from twelve of the Thirteen Colonies who met from September 5 to
October 26, 1774, at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, early in the
American Revolution. Among other things, those acts closed Boston Harbor until
Bostonians paid for tea destroyed during the Boston Tea Party. The First Continental
Congress helped define common grievances against Great Britain and solidified
colonial resolve to band together to encourage or force Parliament to address those
grievances. Peyton Randolph, from the colony of Virginia, oversaw the proceedings
until the last few days. When he was unable to continue his duties, Henry Middleton of
South Carolina took over as President. The Secretary of the Congress was Charles
Thomson, the leader of the Sons of Liberty in Philadelphia. Other prominent members
of the Congress included George Washington, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Patrick Henry,
CONCLUSION: The colonial time was hard to survive and there were fights to survive.
Overall I think that I and possibly you would not want to live in the colonial times.
There were different colonies that were settled the most successful colony is
Jamestown, and the colony that did the worse was Roanoke.
Overall I think that I and possibly you would not want to live in the colonial times.
There were different colonies that were settled the most successful colony is
Jamestown, and the colony that did the worse was Roanoke.
GLOSSARY
Superior: Higher in rank,status,or quality
Philosopher: A person engaged or learned philosophy, especially as a
academic discipline.
Ammunition: A supply or quantity of bullets and shells.
Tensions: Mental or emotional strain.
Obscure: Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Delegates: A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an
elected representative sent to a conference.
elected representative sent to a conference.
Grievances: A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest,
especially unfair treatment.
especially unfair treatment.
Secretary: A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with
correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar tasks.
correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar tasks.
Prominent: Important; famous
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