Chapter 1-The 1770s and the Revolutionary War Tensions are growing ever higher. Yesterday, British soldiers fired on a group ofunarmed Colinists killing and wounding five. I fear war is imminent. Being a veteran ofthe French and Indian War, I shall be forced to join the effort. I am still weak from thewounds I received in that conflict. I do not think I would last long. My children will notgrow up not knowing who I am! Febuary 16, 1774The colinists are growing more defiant every day. In response to the Tea Act, TheSons of Liberty disguised themselves as Indians and raided tea ships in the night. Theboxes of tea were then thrown into the bay. Parliment responded by passing, as we like tocall them, The Intolerable Acts. They closed the port here in Boston until the tea is paidfor. Also, the government here in Massachusetts has been severely restricted. Thegovernor has all the power to appoint officials. Town meetings are not allowed andBritish soldiers may go where they please. January 6, 1775War draws closer every day. Members of the New England militia have beguntraining and are building up supplies. In September, a Continental Congess convened. Some fifty-six delegates met in Philadelphia to establish a boycott of British good unlessthe Intolerable Acts were repealed. Parliment denied a bill that would have repealed theActs. April 20, 1775It has finally come. Yesterday morning the British were driven back fromLexington and Concord. They are on retreat towards Boston. I fear I must evacuate myfamily for their saftey. I will move them North where my wife will care for the children. Iam going to Cambridge to enlist.Febuary 26, 1776Dear Elizabeth,We are being led by General George Washington, a military hero from the Frenchand Indian War. Although it will be tough, we know we can hold our own against theBritish after the militia stood firm at The Battle of Bunker Hill. Things are on the upsidefor us. Late last ...
