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. The colonists' victory resulted in the creation of the United States of America.
==Background==
The nation was founded by thirteen colonies of Great Britain located along the Atlantic coast of North America.National Archives terminal entries; Question TwoMuseum kiosk: "The nation was founded by thirteen colonies of Great Britain located along the Atlantic seaboard. Proclaiming themselves "states," they issued the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The rebellious states defeated Britain in the American Revolutionary War, the first successful colonial war of independence. A federal convention adopted the current United States Constitution on September 17, 1787; its ratification the following year made the states part of a single republic. The Bill of Rights, comprising ten constitutional amendments, was ratified in 1791." Disagreements between colonists and King George III's policies on issues such as taxation led to the armed occupation of the colonies.Lone Wanderer: "Why would you do all that over a scrap of paper?"Button Gwinnett (robot): "This is no mere scrap of paper, sir|madam. This is the doctrine laid down by my fellow members of the Second Continental Congress. It absolves us of the tyranny of King George the Third of Great Britain. It is perhaps the greatest symbol of this free nation."(Button Gwinnett (robot)'s dialogue)Boston landmark inscriptions: "Faneuil Hall: 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.""Voice via Tour Bot: "Let us go back hundreds of years. It is the year 1775. For seven years, thousands of British soldiers have camped on this very soil in their orderly rows of tents. Led by General Thomas Gage, they seek to quell the growing tide of Revolution."(Tour Bot dialogue) The colonists pushed back, culminating in events such as the Boston Tea Party and Boston Massacre, where in 1770, five colonists died inciting rage against the British occupation.Boston landmark inscriptions: "Old State House: 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 colonists 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.""Boston landmark inscriptions: "Granary Burying Grounds: 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.""
In 1775, British soldiers marched on the cities of Lexington and Concord to disarm the colonists and arrest members of their leadership.Voice via Tour Bot: "The officers are assembled, General Gage."Gage's voice via Tour Bot: "Take care that the soldiers do not plunder the inhabitants, or hurt private property. But we can and must defang them."(Tour Bot dialogue)Boston landmark inscriptions: "Paul Revere House: 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."" Departing from Boston Common, the two forces opened fire near the Old North Bridge.Boston landmark inscriptions: "Old North Church: 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.""Preston Garvey: "Well I'll be damned. It's the monument to the original Minutemen. I knew that was somewhere around Concord. That means this right here must be the Old North Bridge. Where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. I'd call that the best omen I've seen since we left Quincy."Sturges: "I don't know what you're talking about, boss, but I'm glad you're happy about it."(Preston Garvey and Sturges' dialogue) This started the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the subsequent Revolutionary War.Boston landmark inscriptions: "Boston Common: 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.""Voice via Tour Bot: "So near midnight, Colonel Smith marched with 700 Redcoats to face brave American patriots in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. And thus the Revolutionary War began. Continue on the trail to walk through more of our great city's history."(Tour Bot dialogue) A group of 56 delegates from the colonies joined together as the Second Continental Congress, authoring the Declaration of Independence, issuing it on July 4, 1776.National Archives terminal entries; Question Four and Six
The colonists defeated British forces, resulting in the first successful colonial war of independence.Fallout 4 loading screens: "The Concord Museum of Freedom was a popular tourist destination before the war, and featured historical exhibits ranging from the American Revolution, all the way up to the Battle of Anchorage." The leadership of the newly independent nation proclaimed their regional entities as states. A federal convention adopted a legislative document known as the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, and its ratification the following year made the states part of a single republic.
==Notes==
* A plaque at Wixon's Shovel Museum mentions the British Shovel Fighters of the Revolutionary War.Wixon's Shovel Museum plaque: "British Shovel Fighters were some of the most feared and deadly warriors of the Revolutionary War. They were known for their pristine ditches and the uncanny ability to deflect rifle shot."
* The Whitespring Presidential Cottage displayed reproduction oil paintings of Revolutionary War heroes.Whitespring Presidential Cottage terminal entries; Presidential Suite
* The Revolutionary War is depicted on the Fallout 76 Season 14 scoreboard, Fight for Freedom.
==Appearances==
The Revolutionary War is mentioned , , and .
==Gallery==
Bunker Hill Monument.png|A monument dedicated to the Battle of Bunker Hill, as seen in Boston
Paul Revere Monument trailer.png|The Paul Revere Monument, dedicated to the ride of Paul Revere
FO4 Paul Revere house.jpg|The house of Paul Revere, located in the North End
Faneuil Hall.jpg|Faneuil Hall, where protests began against British taxation and Founding Fathers gave speeches
Old Granary burying ground.jpg|The Old Granary burying ground, where many Revolutionary War heroes such as Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock were buried
Old North Church.jpg|The Old North Church, where Robert Newman climbed to the top and warned patriots of incoming British soldiers
Lexington-Monument-Fallout4.jpg|Monument in Lexington
FO76 Season 14 Revolution.png|Depiction of the war on the boardgame Fight for Freedom
==References==
Category:Military conflicts
fr:Guerre d'Indépendance des États-Unis
pt:Guerra Revolucionária Americana
ru:Война за независимость США
uk:Війна за незалежність США
zh:美国独立战争