History of the 1776 American Revolutionary War for Kids - Causes, Battles, Daily Life, Games, Interactives, Timeline, Maps, Famous People, Spies and more (original) (raw)
For Kids: The American Revolution was not fought over paying taxes. It was fought over who had the authority to impose taxes - Britain or colonial governments. To colonial leaders, taxation without representation was a major cause of the Revolutionary War. Other causes were restriction of free trade and restriction of free speech.
By 1770, although some colonists were still loyal to the British crown, many others were upset about taxes, the arrogance of British troops stationed in the colonies, and the continued disregard the British Parliament had shown for the needs of the American colonists. Jobs were lost. Monies were tight. Taxation without representation was the cry heard everywhere. Tension was growing.
By 1776, America was at war, fighting for her independence from Britain. This site for kids explores the story of the American Revolution and the birth of a new nation - The United States of America.
Events Leading Up To & Causes of the American Revolutionary War
British Parliament Colonial Government
The Stamp Act & The Stamp Act Congress 1765 - No taxation without representation!
Repeal of the Stamp Act The Declaratory Act
Boston Massacre 1770 Repeal of the Townshend Acts (except for the tea tax)
The Intolerable Acts, 1774 First Continental Congress Boycott of British Goods Minutemen & Militia
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott, April 18, 1775
Green Mountain Boys Fort Ticonderoga, NY (canons!) May, 1775
Common Sense, Thomas Paine, 1776
The Declaration of Independence, 1776
The Articles of Confederation, 1777, finally radified by all 13 colonies in 1781
Key Battles of the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris ends the war, Results of the American Revolution 1783
Take the Quiz, interactive, with answers
Revolutionary Battles & Happenings 1776-1783
Winter Encampment at Valley Forge
Treaty of Paris, Results of the Revolutionary War
The Constitution of the United States
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Daily Life During the American Revolution
Famous Folks of the American Revolution
General William Howe (British)
Paul Revere, William Dawes, Samuel Prescott
Women Soldiers, Spies, and Patriots
Join, or Die. and other cartoons
Test Yourself
Causes of the American Revolution - Interactive Quiz with Answers
The Importance of Geography during the American Revolution - Interactive Quiz with Answers
Revolution Battles & Happenings - Interactive Quiz with Answers
For Teachers
Free Lesson Plans and Units about the Revolutionary War for Teachers
Free Classroom Activities and Project Ideas for Teachers
Powerpoints: Free Use Presentations in PowerPoint format about the American Revolution
Free Online Interactive Games about the American Revolution for Kids and Teachers