The American Revolution will forever be remembered as the turbulent period during which Americans fought for their independence against the British. Thanks to this revolution, America is truly the land of the free and the home of the brave, where citizens control their own destiny. In the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, many events depicted in the plot parallel the historical events of the American Revolution. The American Revolution and The Hunger Games depict a group of oppressed people rebelling against a greater power that governs corruptly. Thirteen years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the French and Indian War took place (Menzoff, 2003). It was essentially a world war in which several countries fought over territory in the Ohio Valley. This piece of land was extremely beneficial for trade with Native Americans and contained three river passages into Louisiana where more trade could be done with some of the southern colonies. George Washington started the war accidentally when he was sent by England to warn French settlers to leave the Ohio region. His party, a group of Indian allies, clashed with French negotiators and began killing and scalping them for no reason (Menzoff, 2003). It was an act of war at the time and started the French and Indian War. After nine years of fighting, England won the war, controlling America and most of the world. England took all the land belonging to France, but allowed the Spanish to keep some of it (Menzoff, 2003). The French grew angry with England and began seeking revenge. They got their chance at the start of the Revolutionary War, thirteen years later. The French once again became allies with the American colonists... middle of paper ...... the Native Americans and Katniss dressing as if she were on fire or the mockingjay symbol of rebellion sends a clear message that they are fighting for freedom and independence. The American citizens and characters of Panem went through long and perilous journeys, but ultimately gained their independence. The strength of the people, united with the mentality of freedom, proved to be stronger than the power of England. In the case of the novel, true courage and strength made the characters Katniss and Peeta victorious in their stand against the unjust Capitol. Even though one of these examples is fictional and the other historical, both events have symbolic meaning that everyone can learn from. Standing up to greater power and fighting for what is right can be done by anyone with true courage, whether it's a ragtag army or a poor girl from District Twelve..