Talk:US History/American Revolution

Genelowrey 21:33, 2 March 2006 (UTC)The article under "Lexington and Concord" states that the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" was the first shot fired on Lexington Green. This is a common misconception (and perhaps that shot should be so named), but the actual "shot heard 'round the world" was fired several hours later at the old north bridge in Concord. The phrase originally came from Emerson's poem about the Concord fight.Genelowrey 21:33, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

May I kibbitz? "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" is a cliche. I took it out. In its stead, perhaps I might put in better description. What direction did the Brits retreat? Was there any cover? To what extent were the Colonists actually using guerilla tactics, and what were these? "I shall return." Pittsburgh Poet (discuss • contribs) 23:40, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

Content & structure
--Ccny930 02:12, 20 December 2006 (UTC) The chapter seems too "loose" if it aims to describe the Revolution. Some sections barely have any material (see "Canada") whereas others are almost personal accounts of the battles themselves (see "The Battle of Boston"). If no one objects, I'll add some content to the shorter sections to balance the chapter out. Hopefully, we can get it to be at least 75% complete.

--Ccny930 02:49, 20 December 2006 (UTC) Well, after a half-hour's work, I reorganized several sections and added missing content. Then I changed the image in the Table of Contents to 75%. If anyone has questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to post them here.

New Section on factors at the outset?
This might contain mentions of the technology of the time (rifles, etc.) and the European style of fort building (which had changed since the Renaissance, due to the use of gunpowder). It would mention men, including British-imported Hessians. It would also mention intangibles, such as the British style of fighting vs. the American colonial style. Also, was independence a majority or minority opinion? Pittsburgh Poet (discuss • contribs) 14:28, 24 May 2014 (UTC)