Throughout the years of 1775-1783 the colonists went from being the compliant servants of Great Britain to being the great radical founding fathers of the country we know and love. Without the the events that occurred during those years the foundation of America would not have been set thus the country would still be under control of England. Everyone played an important part of the shaping of the revolution, men, women and even some slaves. The series of events leading to their independence and following the monumental day is known as "The Revolutionary War".