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One of the greatest philosophers in Britain. He wrote about how people should think for themselves and research, instead of believe authority or conspiracy theories. Credit: plato.stanford.edu
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Frency Philosopher who was famous for his theory of separating powers of the government into legislative, executive and judicial powers. His philosophy inspired the Constitution of the U.S. Credit: britannica.com
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Leader of the Boston resistance to the British government. Elected to Massachusetts assembly and was influential to the people of Boston. May have encouraged protests resulting in the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Credit: www.ouramericanrevolution.org
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Joined the Continental Army at the start of the Revolutionary War. Led many successful battles but resigned from the Continental Army after junior officers were promoted instead of him. He then defected to the British and fought for them, being labeled as a traitor to America. Credit: history.com
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One of the main writers of the Declaration of Independence. Third President of the U.S. Credit: monticello.org
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One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. First Secretary of the Treasury of the U.S. Credit: Wikipedia and history.org
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They were both influential in American independence. They were married for over 50 years, including throughout John Adams term as Second President of the U.S. Credit: johnadamsinfo.com
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An act passed by the British that taxed printed materials in the American colonies, simply by stamping it. The tax was used to pay for British troops stations in the American colonies. Credit: wikipedia.org
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The British Parliament passed multiple acts which taxes many items the American colonies needed imported. This made the colonists angry and led to protests. Credit: history.com -
Boston residents were protesting the British occupation when British soldiers fired their weapons into a group of protesters, killing 5 people. Credit: khanacademy.org -
The British Government passed a tax law on tea, which the Americans did not like. They protested by dumping all of the tea from ships into Boston Harbor. Credit: historyofmassachusetts.org -
The Boston Port Act was after the Boston Tea Party when the British blocked off access to the Boston Port and demanded a fine for repayment of the tea that was dumped into the river. It was known as one of the "Intolerable Acts". Credit: battlefields.org -
Attended by twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies. They discussed a boycott of British goods in an attempt to establish rights of Americans. Credit: mountvernon.org
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Representative Patrick Henry gave a speech where he wanted the State of Virginia to prepare a militia, or troops, in every county as protection or defense. This famous phrase was the final plea of his speech. Credit: colonialwilliamsburg.org -
The Battle of Lexington was one of the first battles held between the Americans and British. The Americans successfully defended their gunpowder, weapons, and successfully drove away the British forces. Credit: battlefields.org
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Delegates from the 13 American colonies met to discuss independence from Britain. Changed and edited the Declaration of Independence before they approved it. They remained the governing congress for 6 years. Credit: ushistory.org
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Bunker Hill was one of the most brutal and deadliest battles of the American Revolution, even though it lasted only two hours. Credit: nps.gov -
Set the foundation of the U.S. government by declaring freedom and equality for all people. Established a government that was independent of Britain. Credit: archives.gov -
The first stage was also known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm. The British technically won, but lost more troops. Credit: mountvernon.org
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The British attacked again but did not succeed. This Battle was important because after the victory, America received assistance from the French.
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The Treat of Alliance between America and France was signed in 1778. Having France ally with America was essential for American independence from Britain. Credit: ushistory.org