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John Locke (1632-1704)(Also when I searched for the dates of him expressing his ideas on natural rights it didn't show a day)
John Locke was useful to the American Revolution because of "his political philosophy, particularly his ideas about natural rights, the consent of the governed, and the right to overthrow a tyrannical government, heavily influenced the Founding Fathers and were directly reflected in the Declaration of Independence, forming the core justification for the American colonists' rebellion against British rule" (Britannica) -
Charles Montesquieu (1689-1755)(Also, I couldn't find the day or month of this)
Charles Montesquieu was "important to the American Revolution because his political theory of 'separation of powers,' outlined in his book 'The Spirit of Laws,' significantly influenced the Founding Fathers when they drafted the U.S. Constitution, establishing a system where the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government are distinct and check each other's power, preventing tyranny and protecting individual liberties." (Britannica) -
French and Indian War (1754-1763)
"The French and Indian War is considered a crucial precursor to the American Revolution because it significantly altered the relationship between the British colonies and the British government, leading to increased tensions and resentment among colonists due to new policies like taxation implemented to pay off war debts, ultimately contributing to the desire for independence that sparked the Revolution." (History.com) -
Proclamation of 1763 (1763)
The Proclamation "significantly angered colonists by restricting their westward expansion, marking a turning point in their relationship with the British government by imposing limitations on their land settlement after the French and Indian War, ultimately contributing to growing resentment that fueled the revolutionary movement." (History.com) -
Sugar Act (1764)
The Sugar Act was important to the American Revolution because "it was one of the first major attempts by the British government to directly tax the colonies, sparking widespread colonial protest and resentment over the principle of 'taxation without representation,' which ultimately contributed to the growing tensions that led to the Revolutionary War" (Britannica) -
Currency Act (1764)
The Currency Act "significantly increased tensions between the British government and the American colonies by restricting the colonies' ability to print their own paper money." (USHistory.org) -
Stamp Act (1765)
The Stamp Act was "the first direct tax imposed by the British government on the American colonies, sparking widespread protests and solidifying the colonists' 'no taxation without representation' argument." (Wikapidia.org) This also made the colonists more interested in the American Revolution. -
Boston Massacre (1770)
The Boston Massacre "greatly inflamed tensions between British soldiers and American colonists, galvanizing public opinion against British rule and pushing many colonists further towards supporting independence" (History.com) -
Boston Tea Party (1773)
The Boston Tea Party "was a significant event that helped accelerate and intensify colonial support for the American Revolution." (Wikapidia.org) -
Paul Revere (1735-1818)
Paul "alerted Colonial militia of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord." (Bostonteapartyship.com) -
John Hancock (1737-1793)
John "raised money for the Revolution, he helped secure troops, and he played a role in getting navel forces organized." (constitutioncenter.org) -
George Washington (1732-1799)
George Washington "served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, leading the American forces to victory against the British, ultimately securing the nation's independence, despite having limited military experience." (History.com) -
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Thomas Jefferson primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was only 33 years old at the time. (The year that I put in is when Thomas Jefferson started writing.) -
John Adams (1735-1826)(Also date said July 2-4 is when they adopted it)
John Lock is "a crucial figure in the American Revolution as a leading advocate for independence from Britain, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress, helping draft the Declaration of Independence, and playing a key role in securing vital loans and negotiating the peace treaty that ended the war through his diplomatic efforts in Europe, particularly in France and the Netherlands." (Britannica) -
Samuel Adams (1772-1803)
Samuel "was a politician of the American Revolution, leader of the Massachusetts "radicals" and a signer of the Declaration of Independence." (nps.org) -
Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Declaration of Independence was a turning point for the colonies to take a stand against British rule. It is also one of the things that started the American Revolution. -
French Alliance (1778)
The French Alliance was a very big reason for the American Revolution. The French already wanted revenge on Britain it made the chances of winning the war slightly better. -
Alexander Hamilton (1755-1805)
Alexander's "leadership of the daring attack on a critical redoubt at Yorktown which helped force the British surrender in October 1781- made him an American hero. "(www.americanrevelutioninstitute.org) -
Treaty of Paris (1783)
The Treaty of Paris is significant because it "officially ended the war, formally recognized the United States as an independent nation, and established the boundaries of the newly formed country." (History.com) -
US Constitution (1787)
The US Constitution "established a 'firm league of friendship' between the States, and vested most power in a Congress of the Confederation." (whitehouse.gov)