Revolution

Revolution

The American Revolution and the war for independence from Britain began with a small fight between British troops and colonists on April 19, 1775.

• The Minutemen planned to protest silently and not shoot unless the British shot first.
• George Washington of Virginia became the commander-in-chief. 
• On August 23, 1775, the king said the American colonies were in rebellion.
• The Fourth of July became Independence Day in the United States.