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James Madison
James Madison was the 4th U.S. President. He was important because he helped create the Constitution. He was born in 1751 and died in 1836. -
The Stamp Act
This law stated that the Colonists had to pay a heavy tax on paper. The Stamp Act, passed on March 22, 1765, caused chaos in the colonies and became one of the major issues leading into the start of the Revolution. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a key event in the pre-revolutionary war era. It wounded six and killed five people. It was a street fight that happened on March 5, 1770 between a "patriot" crowd, throwing balls of snow, sticks and stones at a troop of British soldiers. -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act placed a heavy tax on tea for the American colonies. The colonists threw 342 chests of tea overboard. That is about 42 tons of tea. The Tea Act started in 1773 and ended in 1783. -
The Colonists
The Colonists dressed up like Native Americans at the Boston Tea Party. They dressed like this because the British did not mind the Indians on and around the boats, but they did mind if the Colonists were on the boats. -
The American Revolution
The American Revolution was where the American Colonists fought against Great Britain. The Colonists were mad because the British were in control of America. The American Revolution lasted 8 years. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. It was not just one battle, it was many battles. The American troops stopped the British from going to Albany, New York. -
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Early American History
Revolutionary War and the time leading up to America becoming a nation. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was fought in South Carolina. It started because the Americans fought against the British and American Loyalists. Even though the Americans were outnumbered and did not have as many guns, they got the British to surrender by charging at them with their bayonets. -
Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin was a great scientist and inventor. He is best known for his study of electricity. He was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. Ben Franklin helped draft the Declaration of Independence. -
The Constitution
The Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787. It has three sections: The Preamble, The Bill of Rights, and the Constitution. It is the oldest written form of government. -
The First President
George Washington was the United States of America's first President. He led the Continental troops to victory in the American Revolution. He was born February 22, 1732 and died on December 14, 1799.
