American 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. 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 Revolution, revolution, revolution... © 2005 Power Arts Company, Inc. Back to top