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John Locke was a philosopher who made foundational contributions to modern theories. He laid a lot of the groundwork for the enlightenment.
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the philosopher Montesquieu was best known for The Spirit of Laws which is a work in the history of political theory
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Sam Adams was a founding father of the U.S. He also protested British taxation.
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Martha Washington was the first first lady. George Washington was a commander in the American Revolution.
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Abigail Adams was one of the first to feel women rights or women's rights. John Adams was a leader of the American Revolution.
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John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was also president of the Second Continental Congress.
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Benedict Arnold was a hero of the Revolutionary War. He later became one of the most infamous traitors in U.S. history
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Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of independence. He was also a leader in America's early development.
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Great Britain and France were the countries involved in the French and Indian War. The war lasted for 9 years.
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The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III. Land west of the Appalachian Divide off-limits to colonial settlers.
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outlawed the locations and conditions in which British soldiers are to find room and board in the American colonies.
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The Boston Massacre was Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists. A number of new taxes were added on the American colonies.
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the Boston tea party political protest that was tea being dumped at Griffin's Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. There were 342 chests dumped.
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The minutemen were known for being ready for battle in a minute.
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The Administration of Justice Act also called Murder Act. purpose of ensuring a fair trial for British officials.
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Boston Port Act was to reaffirm British authority over the American colonies. demanding that the city's residents pay for the nearly $1 million worth of tea.
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The Quebec Act was passed to gain the loyalty of the French. It was aimed to assimilate the French-Canadian population under English rule.
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First Continental Congress colonial resistance to Parliament's Coercive Acts.
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Paul Revere prepared the colonies to fight off the British army.
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The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the 13 colonies. The Second Continental Congress was the first real attempt at representative self-governance.
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Approximately 30,000 German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution. Wich allowed the state's prince to keep taxes low and public spending high.
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France helped by providing supplies to the Continental Army and sided with them. France sided with us after the Battle of Saratoga.
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the Treaty of Paris ended the War of the American Revolution. The Treaty of Paris was signed by the U.S.
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Alexander Hamilton was one of the most influential Founding Fathers.
