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Colonial Life
Historical Fiction Character I am Jon Smith. My family came to the New World three generations before I was born, because my family was relatively poor Protestants in England. Another reason is that we wanted religious freedom. In the New World we became rich landowners and lawyers.

I live in Pennsylvania, with my three brothers Gabriel, Ben, and William Junior, my dads name is William, therefore my brother’s name is William Junior, and my mom Mary. Gabriel is my identical twin, but our personalities are nothing alike. While Gabriel is an annoying loud child, I am a quiet person who is good at persuading people to do what I want. Currently I am apprenticed to an Iron Worker, and like the jobs that I fulfill. There is nothing like hard work. My Uncle who is one of the rich land lords in New York a close associate with the Duke of York wants me to move to New York so that he can teach me law. I don’t like New York or my uncle for that matter so I refused his offer, but I am afraid that he is going to use his power to force me to go.

Revolution
Topic: The Battle of Lexington and Concord Source: "The Minutemen - Paul Revere & The Battle of Concord and Lexington." //the American revolution//. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Nov 2010. <[]>. ..."April 18, 1775 the British commander in Boston sent soldiers to Concord to find guns and powder and arrest John Hancock and Samuel Adams that were hiding in Lexington. Paul Revere made his famous ride from Boston to Lexington to warn people that the British were coming. the next day the battle started with the shot that was later called the shot that was heard 'round the world. Source 2: "The Battle of Lexington and Concord." //KidPort// . KidPort, n.d. Web. 23 Nov 2010. <[]>.
 * Colonist got ready to fight, they organized a militia named the minute men because they needed to be ready to fight a a minutes notice
 * Only 75 minute men met and fought the British
 * Paul Revere was captured before reaching Concord

topic 2: The Battle of Long Island Source: "battle of long island." //Wikipedia//. Wikipedia, Web. <[]>. Source 2:"the battle of long island." //BritishBattles.com//. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Nov 2010. <[]>.
 * Fought on August 27 1776
 * First major battle of the Revolutionary War
 * On August 22 British landed on the western edge of Long Island
 * General Lord Howe and General George Washington
 * British won
 * British flanked the Americans


 * 1) Exposition
 * 2) Takes place in 1775 in the small town of Harrisburg Pennsylvania
 * 3) Jon Smith (me) joins the Continental Army and is posted in Lexington where he can receive training
 * 4) Jon travels to Lexington with his family


 * 1) Rising Action
 * 2) Jon's mother gets sick
 * 3) Joins the local militia
 * 4) On April 18, Paul Revere comes riding through Lexington to warn everyone that the British are coming
 * 5) The militia form outside of Lexington
 * 6) There were only 75 men that met and fought the British
 * 7) 8 minute men died and 10 others were injured
 * 8) Jon, who suffered a shot to the leg, escaped into the woods
 * 9) After recovering from the injury, he joins General George Washington in New York


 * 1) Climax
 * 2) General George Washington stationed his 10000 soldiers on Brooklyn Heights facing the sea
 * 3) Most of the British forces met them and the fight began
 * 4) Jon during the battle took a shot to the arm and had to withdraw on horseback from the fight
 * 5) While resting in a spot far from the battle, he saw a part of the British army moving up to flank the left part the the American forces
 * 6) Jon rode back to General Washington and warned him about the British plan
 * 7) Although it was to late to prevent this plan, General Washington and part of the Continental Army was able to escape due to Jon's warning


 * 1) Falling Action
 * 2) Jon got a leave of absence because of thanks giving and went back to celebrate the holiday with his family his family
 * 3) On his way home he encountered a band of British soldiers
 * 4) He had to stay in the brush for a couple of hours until he could sneak away

My story will show economic and political elements because it will include the consequences and benefits along with the patriotism of the American citizens during the American revolution.
 * 1) Denouement
 * 2) He arrives at Lexington to find his mother and family in good health
 * 3) has a good thanksgiving with his family before going back into the war

It is a beautiful summer day; Harrisburg 1775. A soft breeze swept through the town. John smith walked down the dusty road to the nearby black smith to pick up his bullets. He had just signed up to join the Continental Army. "Hello William," he said to the tall, burly blacksmith. "John," the Blacksmith replied, "I heard you joined the Continental Army." "Yes," John stated simply, "I leave today with my family for Lexington." After picking up his ammo, he slowly walked to his family, thinking about whether he had made a good choice. Mounting his horse, he and his family embarked on there long journey to Lexington.

At Lexington, the sound of gunshots filled the air. The sound was coming from a training camp, training the local militia. John after making sure his family was settled in their knew home joined them, looking for the captain he was supposed to report to. "Hold up, stop shooting!" a man called walking towards John. He was a short squat little fellow. A big white beard hanging off his chin. "Who are you?" He demanded "what are you doing here?" John replied "I am a new recruit, I came from Harrisburg." "Then what are you doing standing around!" Yelled the exasperated captain, "Get in line... and by the way, my name is Captain Adams." Captain Adams walked two steps and turned around. "You should know that if you see two lanterns in the steeple, then the British will come and attack us from sea, if you only see one, then the British will attack us by land.

Day turned to night, Paul Revere had hung two lanterns is the steeple! The British were coming by sea. The Minute Men gathered outside the town. 75 of them all lined up in a row. John shivered, not because of the cold but because he was scared. "Would he die in this fight," he thought, "Would he be wounded." Finally the British came. They outnumbered the Minute Men 100 to 1. Yelling encouragement to his fellow Militia men, he fired the first shot of the fight. The skirmish of over in a flash. The British fired and eight men died. Another ten men were injured. Upon the injured was John, who just managed to crawl into the forest on the outskirts of Lexington before the British swept through the town. After the British troops had ridden away, John crawled back to his family and recovered from his injury. Sixteen months later, John found himself stationed with George Washington and 10000 American troops on a windswept Brooklyn Hights ready for the battle that was yet to come.

The wind was blowing away from John who was facing toward the sea. A long line of British troops were marching towards them. A lot more British than Americans. Cannon blasts where shaking the ground before him. The battle had started. "For our nation, for America!" John yelled. the American rushed forward. Even in these unbeatable odds, the patriotism of the Americans was astounding. They would not lose this battle, they would not lose the war, for it meant to lose their pride as free men, as American citizens. At least this is what John felt as he rushed forwards. The battle raged around him. He shot and killed the Red Coats with viciousness that startled even himself. When it looked like John was in a safe position, he looked around at the sight of the battle. This was his mistake. The man he had just shot was not dead yet. The Red Coat picked up his pistol and shot John, since the man was on the verge of death, the shot did not his John in any vital places but rather in the arm. John forced to leave the battle, jumped on a horse whose rider had been killed and rode to a small glade behind the American lines to nurse his injury. He heard voices coming from his left and moved to investigate. What he saw was a battalion of British soldiers, about 1000 that were going to hit the Americans from behind. John jumped on his horse and rode to where George Washington was observing the battle. "British, behind us!" John yelled, "Retreat!" Thanks to John's warning, most of the American troops managed to escape and live another day. John having earned the rank of Captain because of his patriotism got a leave of absence where he could spend thanksgiving with his family.

While riding home to Lexington, John encountered a band of British soldiers! The British fired at him killing his horse. Luckily John was not hurt. He had to dive into a bush in order to not be killed. After hiding for an hour or so, the British left and the danger had passed.

Finally arriving in Lexington, he met his family, all happy to see him alive and well. John was extremely happy to have a break from all the fighting to share his adventures with his family and to celebrate thanksgiving with familiar faces.