Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War or American Revolution was a conflict between Great Britain and thirteen of its former North American colonies, which had declared themselves independent.

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British attempts to disarm the Massachusetts militia in Concord led to open conflict on April 17, 1775.

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FO4 Artbook painting 5.png National_Archives_terminal_entries#Question_Six Smith was a lieutenant colonel in the British Army before and during the Revolutionary War. On the night of April 17th, 1775, General Thomas Gage readied his soldiers and officers to march on Concord in an attempt to disarm the rebelling colonists. He instructed the officers, including Colonel Smith, not to "plunder the inhabitants, or hurt private property" but that they "can and must defang" the colonists. Smith then led a group of 700 soldiers to face the colonists near midnight, the action sparking the Revolutionary War. Boston_landmark_inscriptions:

Established in 1634, Boston Common started as a communal grazing ground for cattle until it was made a public park (the oldest in the country). In the year before the Revolutionary War, a thousand Redcoats camped on the Common. The Redcoat brigades that marched on Lexington and Concord departed this very ground.

Donated to the city of Boston in 1742 by French merchant Peter Faneuil, Faneuil Hall was a commercial hub in colonial Massachusetts. It played a notable role in the American Revolution. Protests against the British Sugar and Stamp Acts that began here led to the doctrine of "no taxation without representation." Later meetings were held here which culminated in the Boston Tea Party. Many of the Founding Fathers met here or gave speeches here (notably Samuel Adams) leading to the building's nickname, "The Cradle of Liberty."

The Granary Burying Grounds were established in 1660 - making it the oldest surviving burial ground in Boston. Many famous Revolutionary War heroes were buried here including: John Hancock, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and the victims of the Boston Massacre. In 2031, after the tragic death of Emilia Butler, the city council voted unanimously to have her remains interred here.

Built in 1723, the Old North Church is the oldest standing church in Boston. Its 191 foot tall steeple also makes it the tallest church in Boston. On the night of April 18th 1775, Lieutenant Colonel Smith marched with 700 British soldiers to Concord on a mission to disarm the rebels. Using a plan devised by Paul Revere, Robert Newman climbed to the top of this church and lit two lanterns to alert patriots that the Redcoats were coming up the Charles River. Thus inspiring Longfellow's famous verse, "One if by land, two if by sea." The battles of Lexington and Concord that followed would start the American Revolution.

Built in 1713, the Old State House is the oldest public building in Boston. During the years before the Revolutionary War, this building was a hotbed for the ideas and ideals that would result in revolution. It was here that John Adams said, "the child Independence was born." In 1770, right outside its doors, the Boston Massacre took place where five American colonistIn-game spelling died inciting rage against the British occupation. The Old State House was the seat of Massachusetts government until the New State House was constructed in 1798.

Built in 1680, this wooden building is the oldest structure in all of Boston. In 1770 this home was bought by famed patriot Paul Revere. Paul Revere dwelled here with his family (including his 16 children) until 1800. Paul Revere was living here when he made his famous midnight ride to Lexington and Concord to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that Redcoats were en route to arrest them and seize the militia weaponry.

Hall of Heroes

The Hall of Heroes displays a fine collection of high-quality reproduction oil paintings commemorating America's Revolutionary War heroes.

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Appearances
The American Revolutionary War is mentioned in Fallout 3 and Fallout 4.

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