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John Locke
laid much of the groundwork for the Enlightenment and made central contributions to the development of liberalism. -
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Sam Adams
Founding Father of the United States, and a political theorist. -
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George Washington
Led colonial forces to victory over the British and became a national hero. -
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Paul Revere
Hes the one who used the Lanterns to warn the minutemen of the upcoming British invasion. -
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John Hancock
He signed the Declaration of independence and a governor of Massachusetts. -
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Benedict Arnold
he was an early American hero then switched sides and became one of the most infamous double agents. -
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was famous for writing the, ¨Give me Liberty or give me Death" speech. -
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French and Indian War
The war provided Britain great territorial gains in North America -
Proclamation of 1763
It is important because it is still an important part of Native American law. -
Boston Massacre
It had a major impact on the relationship between the British and American colonists. -
Boston tea party
It fueled the tension between the British and the American colonists. -
First Continental Congress
It organized resistance against Parliaments Coercive Acts. -
Give me Liberty or give me Death Speech
This was important because it convinced those who were listening to the speech to prepare the Virginia troops for war. -
Bunker Hill End
Although the colonists lost it gave them a much needed boost of confidence because they injured many of the British troops. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was important because it contains the goals and ideals of our country. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle gave the Patriots a major moral boost. -
Articles of Confederation
The articles of Confederation served as a written document of the functions of the united states government after they declared independence from Britain. -
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Battle of Yorktown
Virginia marked it as the last battle of the revolution and it completed Washingtons reputation of a good leader. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the French and Indian war. -
U.S Constitution
established America's national government and fundamental laws
