The Enlightenment thinkers were influenced by the past thinkers leading to the Americans gaining more control and giving the world free rights
By AlexTapia!
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Benjamin Franklin
He was one of the leading figures of early American history. He was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat. He was also one of America's Enlightenment thinkers. -
George Washington
George Washington was the leader of Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. George Washington wrote the U.S Constitution. Two years after writing the Constitution he served as president of the United States for two terms. -
John Adams
John Adams was also a leader of the American Revolution. He was the first vice president and then was the second president. Later on in his life he went to Harvard University and was an intelligent lawyer. He also believed in Montesquieu's of various branches of government. -
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was a lawyer in Virginia and he was also a politician. He was one of the leaders of the Revolutionary War. He had a famous speech called "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech. -
Benedict Arnold
He was considered a "hero" of the Revolutionary War. The he became a traitor after he switched to the British's side. He thought he wasn't getting the fame he deserved so he agreed to turn in the U.S. for money. -
Thomas Jefferson
He was the third president and was the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was a leading figure in early development in America. He also believed in John Lock's idea of three main rights. -
Stamp Act
The British passed this constitution when they had been in debt from the Seven Years' War stating that any paper document had taxes. The people had started a mob and rioted -
Boston Massacre
Soldiers from Britain had been attacked by the colonists and the soldiers let fire and they killed citizens and severely injured two which lead to, those two dying. -
Tea Act
The colonists were furious that the British had passed a constitution on tea. Which lead to, the colonists disagreeing on Britain's decisions which resolved in, the colonists dumping their tea into the sea. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Americans had lost to Britain in Massachusetts. Even though the Americans had lost they left a big impact on Britain which gave America more confidence. -
The start of The American Revolution
The start of the American revolution or also known as The Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Saratoga
This wear went of for eighteen days which caused a turning point in the American Revolution. The Americans had damaged Britain army so much that Britain had to retreat and take a loss. The Americans had shown the French that they should help the Americans and join the war as allies. -
The ending of The American Revolution
The ending of the war causing the Americans to win their independence. -
Work Cited
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history
History.com Staff. “Revolutionary War.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history.
