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Over 20 "American Revolution" Writing Prompts
Imagine you are a young drummer boy in the Continental Army, experiencing your first battle. Describe the sights, sounds, and smells around you and how you cope with the fear and chaos. Include a friendship you strike up with an older soldier and the lessons you learn from him.
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Craft a tale of espionage and intrigue featuring a spy for the Americans embedded within the British ranks in New York City. What secrets do they uncover? How do they relay this information back to the American forces without getting caught?
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Write a story from the perspective of a young drummer boy in the Continental Army during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Detail his daily struggles, the friendships he forms, and his thoughts on the war.
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Write a story from the perspective of a young British soldier stationed in the American colonies during the revolution who begins to sympathize with the colonial cause after falling in love with a local rebel's daughter.
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Pen a narrative set during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Explore the camaraderie and conflict among Continental Army soldiers trying to survive, as seen through the eyes of an elderly camp follower tasked with nursing sick troops.
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Develop a story about a loyalist family in Boston whose sentiments and loyalties are tested as the revolution intensifies. Focus on family dynamics, social pressures, and the internal conflict between personal beliefs and community expectations.
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Following the midnight ride of Paul Revere, imagine the tale of a lesser-known rider who also went out to warn the countryside of the approaching British. What personal risks did they face? How did their actions impact the events that followed?
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Write about a Native American tribe's involvement in the American Revolution. Focus on a young tribal warrior who must decide whether to align with the British or the Americans, considering the potential effects on his people.
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Tell a story about an enslaved African American who gets entangled in the revolutionary conflict, seeing it as a path to freedom. Highlight their internal struggles, encounters with historical figures, and participation in significant battles.
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Describe the secret meeting of several key women from different colonies who band together to support the war effort in their own unique way. Explore their covert operations, the risk of discovery, and the impact of their actions on the war's outcome.
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