The Revolutionary War: Multi-Genre Report

1. The Revolutionary War:Multi-Genre Report Sara Brown ELED 3151 Spring 2012

2. Proposal for research: I chose this topic because it tells of how America gained her independence from the empire of Great Britain. I feel that in order to know where we are going, we must know from where we have come. This report explores questions we all have: When did the America’s Revolutionary War begin? Who was involved? What events happened during the war? When did certain events take place? How did the war end? Social Studies: History: Era3- Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820) 4.5.07 Identify the causes the results of the American Revolution a. Explain the events that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution.

3. Table of Contents • Glossary • Classified Ad • Recipe • Timeline/Timetable • Birth Certificate • Top Ten List • To Do List • Newspaper Article • Song Lyrics • Acrostic Poem

4. Glossary Allegiance: loyalty The French pledged their allegiance to the United States Boston Tea Party: in 1773 colonists dumped tea from British ships into the Boston Harbor The Boston Tea Party was major event in the history of the United States. Boycott: a refusal to buy goods or services The colonists boycotted items that the British placed a tax on, Declaration of Independence: the unanimous declaration of the 13 colonies of the United States of America, signed on July 4th, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was the beginning of America. Democracy: government for the people by the people The United States government is a democracy.

5. Glossary continued Enlist: to join Enlist in the Continental Army Grievance: a complaint The colonists had grievances about taxation without representation. Independence: the freedom to govern one’s own The people of American fought for their independence. Liberty: freedom “Give me liberty or give me death.” Loyalist: a colonist who supported the British monarch and laws One-third of America’s population during the Revolutionary War was loyalist. Massacre: the killing of people who cannot defend themselves The Boston Massacre enraged colonists.

6. Glossary continued Minuteman: a member of the Massachusetts colony militia who would quickly be ready to fight the British Minutemen were always ready to stand up to the British. Parliament: part of the British government in which members make laws for the British people Parliament was implementing “intolerable acts” upon the colonists. Patriot: a colonist against British rule Patriots fought for the liberty of the United States. Quarter: to provide or pay for housing Colonists were forced to quarter soldiers. Repeal: to undo a law or tax The stamp Act was repealed, and a different tax was put in its place

7. Glossary continued Representation: acting or speaking on behalf of someone else No taxation without representation. Revolution: a sudden, complete change of government The American Revolution changed everything. Tariff: a tax on goods brought into a country Colonists believed the tariffs were unfair. Treason: working against one’s own government According to Great Britain, American patriots were committing treason.

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9. Recipe The United States of America Ingredients: 4 cups of determination 3 cups of liquid liberty 2 tablespoons of courage 1 teaspoon of rebellion 1 pinch of spontaneity a dash of patriotism Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth. Pour into a 13x9 pan and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Warning: Do not remove early or Independence may not rise properly.

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13. Birth Certificate The United States of America July 4, 1776 13 States The East Coast

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17. To Do List of a Minute Man Harvest and tend to the crop in the field Feed and take care of the animals on the farm Chop firewood Go to town to find out the latest news Be ready to fight at a moments notice!

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19. Newspaper Article continued Deborah Sampson December 17, 1760–April 29, 1827

20. Song Lyrics Now Preston he a Red CoatAnd he like his fancy clothesAnd he like to wave his shiny swordup under everybody's noseHe got a horse, GallowayHe got a Hobby Horse tooHe got a flint lock pistol in his pocket for funHe got a knife in his shoe “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” changed to “Bad, Bad Captain Thomas Preston” Well 'ole east side of New EnglandIs the baddest part of townAnd if you go down thereYou better just bewareOf a Red Coat, Captain Thomas PrestonNow Preston was more than troubleYou see he’d stand ‘bout six foot fourAll those colonist ladies call him “Tyrannical Leader"All the men just call him "Sir"And he's bad, bad Thomas PrestonThe baddest man in the whole colonial townBadder than a-old King GeorgeMeaner than a old sea dog (Chorus) Well one day, 'bout a week agoAnd at the corner of town Things went a flyin’ Preston shootin’ at colonistsOh that Boston MassacreWell he was charged with murderAlong with seven othersPreston had learned a lesson 'bout a-messin’ with colonists Chorus: (Chorus)

21. Acrostic Poem Remember what is important: Life, Liberty, Freedom! Enlist in the Continental Army Volunteer as a cook or nurse Onward march, soldier Listen carefully, “The British are coming!” Utilize your time, be ready at a minute’s notice! Tea, don’t forget the Boston Tea Party Insist to have your God given unalienable rights Oh, America, land that I love Necessary is your part, for our liberty is to gain!

22. Works Cited • http://artists.letssingit.com/jim-croce-lyrics-bad-bad-leroy-brown-scsrnhz • http://www.american-saddlebred.com/asbhist.htm • http://www.coachd4history.com/Project%20American%20Revolution%20Daily%20Newspaper.pdf • http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/biographies/sampson.html • http://www.melodyshaw.com/files/AmRevWordsWks1-4.pdf • http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle_timeline.html • http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/revolutionary-war-facts.html Accessed: April 12, 2012