The Revolutionary War was a battle between the British (and King George), and the Americans, or the Continental Army.
King George and his army wanted to rule America, but the Americans wanted to be free of the British rule. The colonists felt that the laws that The British Parliament passed were unfair. For example, the Parliament passed a law called “The Quartering Act.” That law meant that the colonists had to look after the Redcoats (British soldiers.) If they didn’t obey the law, King George would make punishments, like being tarred and feathered. The Revolutionary War started in Lexington and in 1775. The war lasted until 1783 (eight long years of battle.) The British were armed with many weapons like muskets and bayonets (weapons like sharp blades). They had other weapons, too. The reason that the Continental Army won was not only because they were strong, but because they had a better motivation to win than the British Army. Their motivation was that they wanted freedom from the British and from those TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, laws! John Adams chose George Washington to lead the Continental Army in the War. Of course, John Hancock was not very happy about this. George Washington trained the Continental Army to fight together. He worked very hard to help the army and encouraged them to do their best so that America would earn their freedom. Although the British Army had more professional and experienced soldiers, the Continental Army had , more courage and strength to win over their freedom. But most of all, they had hope, that none of the Redcoats could have ever taken away. We Americans celebrate on July 4th, and it is to show appreciation to our forefathers, and to celebrate our freedom from British rule. July 4th is now known as Independence Day, when America finally achieved their independence!
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