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John Locke
John Locke was born in 1632 and died in 1704. He is known as the “Father of Liberalism” and helped to correct and write the Declaration of Independence. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was Born: January 14, 1741, Norwich, CT and Died: June 14, 1801, London, United Kingdom. Benedict Was in general for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He is one of the most well-known traders of US History. He ended up working for the British instead of the Continental Army and captured many American troops. -
Charles Montesquieu
Charles Montesquieu lived 1689 through 1755. He was an amazing thinker and writer of his time and he published many books such as The Spirit of The Laws. He was a French lawyer and also wrote Separation of the Powers. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War took place in 1754 – 1763. In this battle, Americans and the French worked together to fight the British. This was the battle in which Cornwallis and his army surrendered to the American and the French.
This war was a part of the starting of the Revolutionary War. In this war, the French were fighting Great Britain and had the help of the Native Americans. This is why it is called the French and Indian war. Great Britain was the winner of this war. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was an Proclamation given by King George the Third. This Proclamation stated that no Americans could settle passed a line along the Appalachian Mountains. -
Currency act
Currency ac happened ton September 1, 1764. In this act, Great Britain was trying to take control of all currency and regulate all paper money. It was also done to please British merchants since I did not trust paper money as much. Paper money had gone down in value. -
Acts: Sugar, Stamp
In the sugar and the Stamp Acts, Great Britain put lots of taxes on sugar and stamps. They're hoping to increase their income and collect more taxes than they did before. This angered the Americans and is an example of taxation without representation. They both took place in 1764 and 1765. -
Declaratory act
The Declaratory act took place in 1766. The declaratory act stated that the British would repeal the Stamp Act. According to declaratory act in the encyclopedia, “It stated that Great Britain’s tax authority was the same that it was in America and in great Britain.” -
Townshend Review act
The Townshend Review act took place in 1767. In the Townshend Act, British enforced laws that took away many American rights and put tax on things such as lead, Paper, Paint, glass, Etc. -
Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770. It took place on King Street in Boston Massachusetts. This was a mass killing of people in a mob by British soldiers. It actually somewhat started because of insults and snowballs. An angry crowd of people were throwing snowballs, other small objects, and insulting British soldiers. British soldiers than came out and started killing people. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party took place in December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party was a form of protest against taxation without representation. It happened when the British were transporting 500,000 pounds tea to Boston on ships. A group of American Citizens dressed up like Native Americans and dumped all the tea overboard as protest against taxes on British tea.. -
Quebec Act
The Quebec Act took place in 1774. In the Quebec Act, Great Britain decided to allow Canada to extend its boundaries. They made an agreement that Catholic Canadians could have religious freedom. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress took place in 1774 At Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia. It had 12 to 13 colonies tending it. Please call me as with all discuss the Injustice is of King George the third and Great Britain's over-taxation. -
Quartering act
The Quartering act took place in 1774. In this act, Great Britain was trying to take control of all currency. It was also done to please British merchants since I did not trust paper money as much. Paper money had gone down in value.
In the Quartering Act, the British were passing laws that Americans would have to house British soldiers if needed. They were also needed to provide the British soldiers with provisions. -
Boston Port Act and Massacchusetts Government Act
The Boston Port Act took place in 1774 In the Boston Port act, Britain passed laws to punish people living in Boston for Causing the Boston Tea Party. Britain closed off all ports and only allowed firewood and Food into the port. They decided to close the ports until the cost for lost tea and lost taxes were made.
The Massacchusetts Government Act Was similar in that it also tried to punish the people of Boston by making it so they could not have as many Town meetings, freedoms, Etc. -
Administration of Justice Ac
The Administration of Justice Act took place in 1774. In this act, British soldiers were allowed to go to a trial in England. It allowed them to have protection. -
Minutemen
The Minutemen were Men that were available for helping people or fighting at any minute. They were part of a militia. They were all individually chosen. They were especially in the year of 1775 -
"Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death" Speech
The "Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death" Speech took place on on March 23, 1775. The "Give me liberty or give me death" speech was given by Patrick Henry. In this speech, Patrick Henry explains how freedom and rights are worth dying for. -
Battles: Lexington, Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought on April 19, 1775. In these battles, the British and the Americans had been against each other for a while now. This was the night when British troops marched into Concord and tried to seize the American citizens. This was also the night that Paul Revere sounded the alarm that the British were coming! Fighting soon began between them and soon the British fled. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill's battle happened on June 17, 1775 in Charlestown, Boston, MA.In this battle, American troops heard that the British were coming to Bunker Hill. They planned to attack them. When the British came, The Americans fired at them and sent to the British into retreat. Then the British regained formation and came back second time. Again they retreated, but on the third time the Americans were low on gunpowder and the British won the battle. The British killed over 100 Americans. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration is a document stating that Americans will be free from Britain and will have their rights. It was written in the year 1776 in Philadelphia. Even though we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July, the Declaration of Independence was actually declared on July 2nd. And, it wasn't even signed until August 2. Thomas Jefferson is the author but many people were involved in this. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Robert Sherman were all part. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress took place in 1776. Similarly to the First continental congress, the colonies met together. This was when they came up with the idea for the Declaration of Independence. They discussed finding ways to become more independent and have their own rights. -
Hessians
The Hessians were a group of German soldiers that Britain hired to fight the Americans. They fought for the British between the year 1775–1783. -
Battles of Saratoga
The battles of Saratoga took place on Sep 19, 1777 – Oct 7, 1777. These battles are mainly known for that these were the turning point for the Americans in that they won over the British In the American Revolutionary War. -
French Alliance
The French Alliance took place in February 6, 1778. This is when the French decided to help Americans defeat the British by making an alliance with them. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown took place in Sep 28, 1781 – Oct 19, 1781. In this battle, Americans and the French worked together to fight the British. This was the battle in which Cornwallis and his army surrendered to the American and the French. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first known written Constitution of the United States. It was only ratified in 1781. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783. This was the document that stated the end of the Revolutionary War. It was signed by the Americans, and Great Britain in France. -
US Constitution signed
The US Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. It was signed in Philadelphia. The US Constitution states American laws and the way that America is governed. Acording to history.com Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Mifflin, Robert Morris, George Clymer, Thomas FitzSimons, Jared Ingersoll, James Wilson, Gouverneur Morris. South Carolina: John Rutledge, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Pierce Butler. Virginia: George Washington (President and deputy), John Blair, James Madison Jr. all signed it. -
John Hancock
John Hancock was Born: January 23, 1737, Braintree, MA and Died: October 8, 1793, Hancock Manor. He was one of the leaders in Boston during the American Revolutionary War and is often remembered for his fancy signature in the Declaration of Independence. He was actually the first to sign the Declaration! -
George and Martha Washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States. In the American Revolutionary War, he served as a commander for the Continental Army. Martha Washington is his wife. She was considered The First Lady of The U.S. George lived in 1732-1799. Martha lived 1731-1802 -
Sam Adams
Sam Adams was Born: September 27, 1722, Boston, MA and Died: October 2, 1803, Cambridge, MA. He was the governor of Massachusetts and one of America's founding fathers. He is the second cousin to John Adams. -
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was Born: January 11, 1757, Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis Died: July 12, 1804, Greenwich Village, New York City, NY. He was a Founding Father of America and he could interpret languages. He was also the founder of the Nation's Financial system. He was a promoter of the Constitution. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere Born: January 1, 1735, North End, Boston, MA and Died: May 10, 1818, Massachusetts. He was a patriot in the American Revolution and he is especially famous for his midnight ride to warn the people that the British were coming! -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is known as being the main author of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the third President of the United States. He is one of the founding fathers of America and lived 1743 to 1826 -
Abigail and John Adams
In the American Revolutionary War, he served as a commander for the Continental Army John Adams served as the United States first vice president and then soon became United States second president. Abigail Adams is John Adams wife. There are many accounts about their love story through letters. John lived 1735-1826. Abigail lived 1744 - 1818.
