The American Revolution 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 is 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 - No taxation without representation!
Boycott of British Goods
The Sons of Liberty
Repeal of the Stamp Act
The Declaratory Act
Boston Massacre
Repeal of the Townshend Acts
(except for the tea tax)
The Intolerable Acts
First Continental Congress
Boycott of British Goods
Minutemen & Militia
Green Mountain Boys
Fort Ticonderoga (canons!)
Second Continental Congress
Appointment of Washington
as Commander of Continental Army
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott
Battles of Lexington and Concord, Shot Heard Round the World
The Declaration of Independence
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
Take the Quiz, interactive, with answers
Daily Life During the American Revolution
Revolutionary Games & Activities
For Crown or Colony - You Choose
Mail during the war - explore your side
Spies, Ciphers, and Codes (games)
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
Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities about the Revolutionary War for Teachers
Powerpoints: Free Use Presentations in PowerPoint format about the American Revolution