The American Revolution officially began in 1775 and lasted until 1783, spanning the course of eight years. However, what sparked this Revolution was the aftermath of the French and Indian War, which ended in 1763. King George III spent a substantial amount of money to supply and defend the colonists. After the end of the war, it only seemed reasonable to have the colonists pay for the debt, so taxes were administered without their consent. This, of course, angered the colonists, who were not apprehensive to show their resentment towards the taxes. They would constantly chant “No Taxation without Representation” while British goods were boycotted and tax collectors were abused. To regulate the behavior of the colonists, the British would send
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After a few more series of protests, King George III would pass what the Americans dubbed as the Intolerable Acts, which lead to the First Continental Congress. As a result, in 1774, the colonists officially decided that they shall no longer be ruled by the British with their Declaration of Independence. With the following battles in Lexington and Concord, in 1775, the Revolutionary War officially began. The war, however, was not supported by all the colonists. Some of them wanted to maintain their loyalty to the British king. Regardless, South Carolina, along with the twelve other colonies, transitioned from a colony to a state, forming a military in the process. Additionally, throughout the course of the war, South Carolina held over 200 battles, which was the most out of all the states. Nonetheless, in 1780, the British, under pressure to end the war as soon as possible, decided to take control of the …show more content…
In spite of the defeat, hope was not lost. Francis Marion, a man known for his vast knowledge of the geography of swamps, along with a small group of militiamen, successfully used guerilla warfare to destroy British boats while also stealing food and horses. From there, it was because of the militia, the British were not able to take over the South and with the arrival of General Nathanael Greene, the tides of the war slowly began to turn. The Continentals would win the next series of battles at King’s Mountain and Cowpens. With this newfound momentum, the Americans would persevere until freedom was in reach. On October 9, 1781, with the assistance of the French, the Americans forced General Cornwallis to surrender, marking the end of a lasting struggle. Liberty was reached.
The Patriot begins with the first year into the American Revolution, 1776, opening with the seven children of Benjamin Martin, each carrying on their daily tasks on their South Carolina farm. Benjamin, a widow, has no interest in the war, despite the fact that the other colonies have been shedding blood with the British for quite some time. He instead lives a modest life with his family, spending each
After a few more series of protests, King George III would pass what the Americans dubbed as the Intolerable Acts, which lead to the First Continental Congress. As a result, in 1774, the colonists officially decided that they shall no longer be ruled by the British with their Declaration of Independence. With the following battles in Lexington and Concord, in 1775, the Revolutionary War officially began. The war, however, was not supported by all the colonists. Some of them wanted to maintain their loyalty to the British king. Regardless, South Carolina, along with the twelve other colonies, transitioned from a colony to a state, forming a military in the process. Additionally, throughout the course of the war, South Carolina held over 200 battles, which was the most out of all the states. Nonetheless, in 1780, the British, under pressure to end the war as soon as possible, decided to take control of the …show more content…
In spite of the defeat, hope was not lost. Francis Marion, a man known for his vast knowledge of the geography of swamps, along with a small group of militiamen, successfully used guerilla warfare to destroy British boats while also stealing food and horses. From there, it was because of the militia, the British were not able to take over the South and with the arrival of General Nathanael Greene, the tides of the war slowly began to turn. The Continentals would win the next series of battles at King’s Mountain and Cowpens. With this newfound momentum, the Americans would persevere until freedom was in reach. On October 9, 1781, with the assistance of the French, the Americans forced General Cornwallis to surrender, marking the end of a lasting struggle. Liberty was reached.
The Patriot begins with the first year into the American Revolution, 1776, opening with the seven children of Benjamin Martin, each carrying on their daily tasks on their South Carolina farm. Benjamin, a widow, has no interest in the war, despite the fact that the other colonies have been shedding blood with the British for quite some time. He instead lives a modest life with his family, spending each