The Revolutionary War was fought between Patriots and Loyalists in the American colonies, with minute men and red coats on opposing sides. Unity among the colonies was important and eventually led to victory for the Patriots at Yorktown, resulting in American independence as formalized by the Treaty of Paris.

1. Red coats
Eventually victory was achieved in Yorktown
Voluntary minute men
One side was the Patriots
Loyalists
Unity was the key for the colonies
Treaty of Paris
Independence
One side was the Loyalists
No taxation without representation
-By Melissa Winfield