American+Revolution+R-Z

R Paul Revere- Paul Revere was a silversmith from Boston who warned the colonists that the British were coming. He rode on a horse from Concord to Lexington and was later captured and released by the British.



S Peter Salem- He was a slave in Framingham, Massachussetts. He served in the Continental Army until the war ended. He later died in 1816.

T Battle of Trenton- The Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersey. The war happened after George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River. It was fought by the Continental Army and the Hessian soldiers.

U United States of America- The United States of America was named after the Revolutionary War between Great Britian and the 13 colonies had ended.

V Valley Forge- The Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge in 1777 after being in battle with the British. General George Washington had problems with getting supplies for the troops.

W George Washington- George Washington led the victory of America over the British in the Revolutionary War.

X Tax- Some Acts that the British government made included for the colonists to pay taxes on products such as tea and molasses that lead to the Boston Tea Party.

Y Yorktown- The battle of Yorktown was fought by Americans and French against the British. The Americans and French won the war.

Z Elizabeth Zane- During the war the Indians were fighting and ran out of gunpowder. Elizabeth ran to her brother's house to get some and the Indians caught her.