To move to Rhode Island.You take the offer to move to Tiverton, Rhode Island. At first, you help the landowner farm his land. In time, the town gives you your own piece of land. You join the local Sons of Liberty.
In March 1770, you hear bad news from Boston. A dispute between British soldiers and townspeople ended with 11 colonists being shot. Five of them died. You’re glad you left Boston and weren’t involved.
Members of colonial militias fought against British soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
In April 1775, the Revolutionary War begins between Great Britain and the colonists. You help the patriot cause as a drill leader of the local militia. These soldiers will be aiming their guns at men who used to be your countrymen. You hope that the fight ends quickly without too many losses on either side.
