Revolution+Theme+Connection

The theme of the revolution is present throughout my book in many ways. One example is the book tells of constant cannon fires, and how Sarah doesn't like the sound of them. Because the American Revolution was going on, cannon fires and gun shots were a common thing to be heard. Also, Sarah's father, Mr. Revere goes on many horse rides to surronding places to warn other Patriots of Brittish arrival. During the time of the revolution, riders such as Mr. Revere were sent on missions to help prepare other Patriots for battle. This is one of the many factors that led to the Patriot's victory. This was dangerous, but a very common thing during the time of the revolution. Another revolution theme connection was there were British soldiers in most households, and there was much talk about the conflict between the Tories and Patriots. The revolution led to British soldiers leaving their homes and coming to places such as Boston, Lexington, Concord and many other places. They had no where to stay. Because of this, the Patriots and other towns people were forced to board the British soldiers in their houses. One of the most important thing that is talked about in the book is the battles at Lexington and Concord. Mr. Revere was sent to Lexington to warn the Patriots that the British were coming to take their military supplies. He was told by a friend, who had been told by a secret informer. This was also something that was common. Many main people had secret informers, telling them what the other side's next move was. (In the book, Doctor Church was the informer for the British and Mrs. Gage for the Patriots.) The story tells of the battle at Lexington, and there is much debate over who fired the first shot. Mr. Revere saw who fired the first shot, but is uwilling to tell anyone. The book also speaks about the Boston Massacre, when British soldiers killed some of the people in Boston. This event actually took place during the American Revolution. Every year in Boston, they have someone make a speech about the people who died that day to honor them. As you can see, the theme of the revolution is present throughout the whole book.