American Revolution

Introduction to the American Revolution

The American Revolution was a big fight for freedom. It happened a long time ago, from 1775 to 1783. The 13 colonies in America were ruled by England, but the people who lived there wanted to be free. They wanted to make their own decisions and have their own government.

Important Events and People

The colonists were unhappy because they had to pay taxes to England, but they didn’t get to help make the rules. They said, “No taxation without representation!” This means they didn’t want to pay taxes if they couldn’t help decide how their country was run. Some important events happened during this time:

• Boston Tea Party (1773): Colonists threw tea into the harbor to protest a tax on tea.
• Lexington And Concord (April 1775): The first battles where colonists fought British soldiers.
• Declaration Of Independence (July 4, 1776): Thomas Jefferson wrote a paper saying the colonies were free.
• Yorktown (October 1781): The final big battle where the British surrendered, ending the war. Important people helped shape the American Revolution:
• George Washington: Leader of the Continental Army and later became the first president.
• Thomas Jefferson: Wrote the Declaration of Independence.
• Benjamin Franklin: Helped get help from France and invented many useful things.
• King George Iii: The king of England who ruled over the colonies.

What We Learned from the American Revolution

The American Revolution taught us that people can work together to change their government and make it fair. It showed us that courage and teamwork are important. Today, we remember the American Revolution with holidays, stories, and lessons about being brave and fair. We celebrate the people who fought for our freedom and the principles they believed in.