Timeline: The American Revolution and the events then were influenced by new Enlightenment ideas that changed government and the people's idea of freedom and everyone's rights.

Apr 5, 1588

Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes was born April 5, 1588. He believed that all human beings are evil and selfish creatures and that we need to be ruled by a monarchy. He was also one of the first modern philosophers. (https://www.iep.utm.edu/hobmoral/)

Aug 29, 1632

John Locke

John Locke was born in August 29, 1632. He believed that it was okay for humans to be selfish. And that everyone had three basic rights. Life, Liberty, and Property. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke)

Jan 18, 1689

Montesquieu

Montesquieu believed that government threatened the people's freedom. He believed in separating the powers so no one would be over powered. (The Enlightenment in Europe)

Nov 16, 1694

Voltaire

Voltaire was born in November 21, 1694. He is one of the philosophers that changed the idea of government. He believed that separating churches were religious freedom. (The Enlightenment in Europe)

Jun 28, 1712

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Rousseau was born June 28, 1712. His idea for good government was that everyone had freedom. He also believed having slaves was a cause for horrible events. (https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/rousseau/themes/)

Mar 22, 1765

The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act was created by the British which was a tax for paper documented to regain money they lost during the Seven Years’ War they fought in 1756-1763. At the same time the created the Declaratory Act so they could the tax on the colonies. The colonies believed they were not represented in the way they wanted. The people didn’t get a voice in or when the acts and rules were made. Voltaire believed in a free and liberal society, but also believed in a monarchy. (www.biography.com)

May 3, 1765

The Quartering Act

The Quartering Act forces the people to let British soldiers stay at their house for as long as they want without a say. Locke’s natural rights life, liberty, and property gets broken in this act. They lose their property when the soldiers come. (www.livescience.com)

Mar 5, 1770

The Boston Massacre

A event when British soldiers shot and killed many civilians, as they thought was a threat. Locke’s idea of revolt of the government was in the wrong. (www.livescience.com)

1783

The Revolution Ends

America won the American Revolution. The British accepted defeat. The British accepted them. Voltaire believes that everyone shouldn’t be judged by their religion. (emocraciaparticipativa.net)

Sep 17, 1787

The Constitution

The Constitution was written and signed but, its idea was based of Montesquieu’s ideas on government. They split the government into three branches, each with different roles so no one had too much power. “The Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws and guaranteed certain basic laws for its citizens.” (www.history.com)