1. Revolutionary War Causes of the War, Important People Involved in the War, Important Documents, and Important Battles

2. Causes of the Revolutionary War The French and Indian War helped lead up to the Revolutionary War because Great Britain lost a lot of money during the war even though they won. King George decided to tax the colonies in order to regain the money. Soon after was the Boston Massacre. This trifle started by some boys throwing snowballs at British soldiers. Then a mob formed and shots were fired. After that the colonies revolted by throwing all the British tea in to the Boston Harbor. This was called the Boston Tea Party. They had a saying the said “No Taxation without Representation.” This means the colonies shouldn’t be taxed without having a say in Parliament. All this eventually started the Revolutionary War. The French and Indian War helped lead up to the Revolutionary War because Great Britain lost a lot of money during the war even though they won. King George decided to tax the colonies in order to regain the money. Soon after was the Boston Massacre. This trifle started by some boys throwing snowballs at British soldiers. Then a mob formed and shots were fired. After that the colonies revolted by throwing all the British tea in to the Boston Harbor. This was called the Boston Tea Party. They had a saying the said “No Taxation without Representation.” This means the colonies shouldn’t be taxed without having a say in Parliament. All this eventually started the Revolutionary War.

3. Important Battles of the Revolutionary War One important battle of the Revolutionary War was the battle of Lexington and Concord. It started with Paul Revere and other messengers telling Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming. The British soldiers were then met by the colonial Minutemen. They were called this because they were ready to fight very quickly. The leader of the Minutemen saw they were outnumber and called retreat but someone shot (we don’t know if it was the British or Patriots) and the battle started. Other Minutemen showed up and the British retreated but were attacked when marching back. One important battle of the Revolutionary War was the battle of Lexington and Concord. It started with Paul Revere and other messengers telling Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming. The British soldiers were then met by the colonial Minutemen. They were called this because they were ready to fight very quickly. The leader of the Minutemen saw they were outnumber and called retreat but someone shot (we don’t know if it was the British or Patriots) and the battle started. Other Minutemen showed up and the British retreated but were attacked when marching back. Another important battles was the Breeds/Bunker Hill Battle. This Battle is commonly called Battle of Bunker Hill even though it took place on Breed’s Hill. The battle was between the Patriots and the British, of course. The British suffered much in this war. The Patriots had attacked 2 times already but on their 3 rd attack they ran out of ammunition and had to retreat, losing this battle. Another important battles was the Breeds/Bunker Hill Battle. This Battle is commonly called Battle of Bunker Hill even though it took place on Breed’s Hill. The battle was between the Patriots and the British, of course. The British suffered much in this war. The Patriots had attacked 2 times already but on their 3 rd attack they ran out of ammunition and had to retreat, losing this battle.

4. Important People of the Revolutionary War George Washington was a messenger during the French and Indian War. He had to ask the French to stop building forts. He was the head of the colonial army during the Revolutionary War. Then he eventually became the 1 st President of the United States. George Washington was a messenger during the French and Indian War. He had to ask the French to stop building forts. He was the head of the colonial army during the Revolutionary War. Then he eventually became the 1 st President of the United States. Thomas Jefferson wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence. He was known as a Founding Father of the United States. Then he eventually became the 3 rd President of the United States Thomas Jefferson wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence. He was known as a Founding Father of the United States. Then he eventually became the 3 rd President of the United States Thomas Paine wrote the book Common Sense. This book promoted the Revolutionary War. He went Thomas Paine wrote the book Common Sense. This book promoted the Revolutionary War. He went on to write some more books. on to write some more books.

5. Important Documents of the Revolutionary War One important document is the Proclamation of 1763. This document stated that all the land west of the Appalachian Mountains is under the control of Canada. This means that the settlers can’t move west anymore. King George states he did this so the Indians wouldn’t be mad at the colonists. Many people believe he didn’t want to pay for more British soldiers being sent over there. One important document is the Proclamation of 1763. This document stated that all the land west of the Appalachian Mountains is under the control of Canada. This means that the settlers can’t move west anymore. King George states he did this so the Indians wouldn’t be mad at the colonists. Many people believe he didn’t want to pay for more British soldiers being sent over there. Another important document is the Declaration of Independence. This document was adopted on July 4 th, 1776. It was adopted during the 2 nd Continental Congress. This document stated that the colonies were free and independent states. It wanted the separation from British Rule. This document is why we celebrate the Fourth of July. Another important document is the Declaration of Independence. This document was adopted on July 4 th, 1776. It was adopted during the 2 nd Continental Congress. This document stated that the colonies were free and independent states. It wanted the separation from British Rule. This document is why we celebrate the Fourth of July.

6. Timeline 1756-French and Indian War 1756-French and Indian War 1763-Proclaimation of 1763 1763-Proclaimation of 1763 1770-Boston Massacre 1770-Boston Massacre 1773-Boston Tea Party 1773-Boston Tea Party 1774-1 st Continental Congress 1774-1 st Continental Congress 1775-1. Battle at Lexington and Concord 2. 2 nd Continental Congress 3. Battle at Breed’s Hill 1775-1. Battle at Lexington and Concord 2. 2 nd Continental Congress 3. Battle at Breed’s Hill 1776-Declaration of Independence was written 1776-Declaration of Independence was written 1782-Peace Treaty between United States and Britain 1782-Peace Treaty between United States and Britain