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John Locke (1632-1704)
he laid down the foundation for liberalism and was a philologist and political theorist. -
Samuel Adams (1722-1803)
He protested taxation and was a founding father. -
Martha Washington (1731-1802)
George Washingtons' wife. The first-ever first lady from the times of 1789-1797) -
George Washington (1732-1799)
The first president of the United States who fought in the war for freedom. -
Paul revere (1735-1818)
Was one of the many people to do the midnight ride and warn colonists of British people coming to attack. -
Benedict Arnold (1741-1801)
A senior soldier officer who assisted in leading the American side of the war. -
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
The third president of the united states served in congress and was secretary of state for France and the U.S. -
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French and Indian War
Gave Britain lots of new land, but leaving them in financial despair. -
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
A founding father who assisted in writing the constitution, worked in the treasury, and founder of the financial system. -
Boston Massacre
Britsh soldiers shot at several protestors, killing 5 people, who were protesting for freedom. -
Boston tea party
A protest form against British taxing by dumping several hundred pounds of tea in the ocean. -
Minute men
Self-trained soldiers fighting for the American side of the war, who were reading within short amounts of time, hence the name minutes. -
Battle of lexington
First battle engagement during the war. many were killed and wounded. a couple went missing. -
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American Revolution
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The Second Continental Congress
The conversation of delegates discussing the 13 colonies. -
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First Continental Congress.
The choice to separate 12 of the 13 original colonies was made. -
Hessians
German soldiers hired by the British to help win. -
signing of the declaration of independence
A document signed at the second continental congress declaring freedom from Britain. -
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French Alliance
The agreement that France would lend aid and help to Americans during the war. -
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The battle of Yorktown
An American victory against hired german soldiers fighting for Britain. -
Treaty of Paris
A treaty signed by representatives of both Britain and The U.S. to finally end the great war. -
signing of constitution
A document was written to describe the rights and rules of America.
