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Colonial Life
Hi! My name is Kia Bello, but here in the colonies, they call me Alice. I did not choose to come here, in fact, I rather be back in Africa. But of course which other slave wouldn’t? I was taken when I was 14, along with my youngest brother and mother. When I was little my father died of sickness, leaving my mother to take care of five children by herself. My other three siblings were left in Africa with my grandparents. Now, two years later, they could be dead for all I know, or even taken in another wave of slave traders. My mother, brother, and I came here on the same ship, sailing to Rhode Island to be traded. In the end, my brother was sent to Pennsylvania, and my mother stayed in Rhode Island. As for me, I got shipped to New York. I now work on a small farm with livestock and crops, for a widowed lady I know as Ms. Smith. She often reminds me of my own mother, steady and careful. But I never get to speak to her, she just tells me what to do and I do it. It has really been hard living here. I miss my family and my home. I know I’m never going back though, so I often brush the thought away to back of my mind. Going back home is only a fantasy. It’s a lot of hard work here as well, working the fields and such. Of course I’m not the only slave Ms. Smith owns. In total there are seven of us doing the backbreaking work. I don’t talk to them much though. I spend a lot of time alone, in my mental fortress of solitude. Work is hard, reward is scarce, and happiness is rare. Welcome to my life.

Revolution
Hart, Diane, and Bert Bower. //History Alive!: the United States through industrialism.// Palo Alto, California: Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, 2011. Print.
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 * Topic **** : ** The Battle of Monmouth

General Howe was replaced by Sir Henry Clinton, who decided to move out of Philadelphia and into New York. (95).
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“On June 28, 1778, he (George Washington) caught up with the retreating British near Monmouth, New Jersey” (95).

“ Late that night, the British slipped across the Hudson River to safety in New York...Washing ton camped near by...” (95).

“At the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, George Washington led his troops n attack on the retreating British forces. Although the Americans won, the British were able to slip away during the night and sail safely to New York” (95). (caption)


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"The American Revolution - (The Battle of Monmouth)." //The American Revolution - (Home)//. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. .

“Though Washington has failed to destroy the British column, he had inflicted damage to their troops, and proven that Americans can stand against the regulars, without the advantage of surprise” (The Battle Of Monmouth). -use to inspire the views and attitude toward event with my character.
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Though the Americans won, they did not complete the mission and the British got through to New York. The Americans did inflict much damage to the British troops, which had the potential of becoming an advantage later on.


 * STORY PLOT:**

**Exposition**: Working on he Farm for a year. Everything has been going well. We are now planting the seasonal crops and harvesting the ripe ones. It is late June in the year 1778, a beautiful time in the New York colony. **Rising Action**: Word has it that the British troops are moving out of Philadelphia and coming here! Everybody is rushing around panicking! I don’t know what to do I am so frightened. **Climax**: Use in entry: “The rumors are true! Washington and his army have gone to intercept them and hopefully shut them down. One of my fellow slaves working for Miss Smith and a few others from the area have been recruited and taken to help in the efforts of the upcoming battle. Many of the men, white or black are away fighting the battles and for America’s freedom.“ **Falling Action:** The battle wages on and word slowly comes to town. Though Washington is severely decreasing the opponent, the battle continues **Dénouement** British arrive in New York, decreased greatly in numbers with many injured and dying. Alice hides in the stable with the horses. The horses have a calming effect on Alice. Alice will receive a letter from her brother telling her about the battle he just fought in and accounts on everything in the past year. Alice is happy to hear from her brother.

My story will help the reader understand the social/cultural impact because it shows the attitudes of the people with limited knowledge and the emotional struggles during this time period.