Johnny Tremain and Real history events in book

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    A stamp tax imposed on the American colonists by the British Parliament.
  • Sons of Liberty

    Sons of Liberty
    The earliest known beginning of the Sons of Liberty.
  • Silversmith

    Silversmith
    Johnny is a silversmith for the Laphams.
  • Johnny Burns his Hand

    Johnny Burns his Hand
    Johnny burns his hand severely while making a sugar basin for John Hancock, he can no longer use it proficiently.
  • Johnny Meets Rab

    Johnny Meets Rab
    Johnny meets Rab at the Boston Observer while looking for a job.
  • Johnny's Silver cup

    Johnny's Silver cup
    Mr.Lyte claims that Johnny stole his silver sup after he presents it to Mr.Lyte ti show his kinship. He is put on trial where he could hang, but Cilla and Isannah vouch for him.
  • Johnny Gets a Job at the Observer

    Johnny Gets a Job at the Observer
    Johnny gets a job at the Boston Observer riding for them, after Rab promises him a job.
  • Johnny joins the Sons of Liberty

    Johnny joins the Sons of Liberty
    Johnny joins the Sons of Liberty which hold their meetings in the attic of the Boston Observer.
  • Johnny takes part in Boston Tea Party

    Johnny takes part in Boston Tea Party
    Johnny takes part in the Boston tea party, in which he dresses as a Native American and helps destroy the tea in the ship.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    A protest of the destruction of tea in British ships after taxes were made without representation of the people of Boston.
  • Johnny rides for British officers

    Johnny rides for British officers
    Johnny delivers messages for British officers, in the process he gains information.
  • Continental Congress

    Continental Congress
    The first meeting of the Continental Congress, a form of representative government.
  • Johnny helps the rebels at Lexington and Concord

    Johnny helps the rebels at Lexington and Concord
    Johnny helps get intel for the American rebels trying to defend the stores of gunpowder and cannons at Lexington and Concord.
  • The Shot Heard Around the World

    The Shot Heard Around the World
    The battle between American resistance and the British army.
  • Rab dies

    Rab dies
    Johnny looks for Rab after the battle of Lexington and Concord, only to find out that he was wounded and is going to die.