Revolutionary War

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Revolution, revolution
The road to the American Revolution
Revolution, revolution
The road to the American Revolution
A war with England that we tried to avoid
But the fight for freedom was the only solution
The American Revolution, revolution
What led us to a revolution?

It started with the French and the Indian War
Which lasted nine years and England paid for
So the king passed this act to get his money back
Taxing all paper was a liberty attack
Colonies couldn't vote, and had frustration
There'll be no taxation without representation!
What is this called in our history; what act required a big blue seal?
Uh, I'm gonna go with THE STAMP ACT

Next came enforcement of the Townshend Acts
Which put poorly paid troops among the colonists' ranks
They took over churches to have a roof overhead
And took low-paying jobs that the colonists once had
Angry colonials would tease "lobster-backs"
Until one day the British shot back
What is this called in our history; that shocked and united the colonies?
It became known as THE BOSTON MASSACRE

Revolution, revolution
The road to the American Revolution

When the East India Trade Company
Was given a trade monopoly on tea
The colonists feared more English control
And in protest wouldn't let English boats ashore
Dressed like Indians, they boarded 3 boats
To throw the tea overboard and out in the port
What is this called in our history; tell me now, do you drink tea?
That was THE BOSTON TEA PARTY (I'm more of a coffee guy, myself!)

The colonists knew that the day would come
When they had to fight to break from England
They stored up powder, cannonballs and guns
They could get ready fast; they were Minutemen
The English attacked the Concord military store
The shot was heard round the world; a revolutionary war
Which battle in our history was the first to secure our liberty?
THE BATTLE OF CONCORD AND LEXINGTON

Revolution, revolution
The road to the American Revolution

The Second Continental Congress wrote to King George
Complaints that they felt couldn't be ignored
Equality and fairness they put into print
Ideas they'd use for their new government
Liberty, life, pursuit of happiness
Are some of things they declared to address
What is it called in our history; the document that says we should all be free?
That's our DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

It took King George a little while to get over it, but now England and the US are pretty good friends.