The Revolutionary War started on April 19, 1775 with "The shot heard 'round the world." There were several events leading up to the Revolution, though. Many unfair acts were passed by Great Britain, mostly paying more than necessary taxes. "No taxation without representation" was a well-know slogan during that time period. One of the first signs of rebellion was the Boston Massacre. It started with a confrontation. The aftermath was five dead colonists and several other wounded. Another act of protest was The Boston Tea Party. On the night of December 16, 1773, colonists disguised themselves and threw all of Britain's tea into the sea. The predicted American Revolution started on April 19, 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Many battles unfolded. George Washington was selected to be the commander of the Continental Army. The war was not easy for the colonists. They were untrained, sick, and starving. They never gave, even when they were about to lose. They had help from France, and determination kept them going. One of the most important battles was the Battle of Trenton. The win provided the Continental Army with new moral. In the end, it came down to the Battle of Yorktown. Below is a letter written by George Washington to the Continental Congress in 1776 about the recruiting and maintenance of the army and a map of some of the major battles.
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