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Patrick Henry
A Virginia lawyer who strongly opposed the Stamp and the Townshend Acts. Famous for his "Give me Liberty Or Give Me Death!" speech. Lived from 1736-1799 -
John Hancock
A signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Governor of Massachusetts. Used his wealth to provide financial aide the American Revolution. Lived from 1737-1793 -
Thomas Paine
England born philosopher and writer. He wrote the highly popular "Common Sense" pamphlet. He Was a Patriot. lived from 1737-1809. -
Nathaniel Greene
Nathaniel Greene was a General in the American Revolution. As such he was a Patriot. Fought with George Washington in the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Valley Forge. Lived from 1742-1786 -
Henry Knox
Served in the Continental Army at age 21 then served under George Washington in the Revolutionary War. He was present at the Boston Massacre. Lived from 1750-1806 -
Tea Act
The last straw in a series of unpopular taxes by the British on their American colonies. Acted as the catalyst of the Boston Tea Party. Passed by the British Parliament. -
Boston Tea Party
A political protest where the Sons of Liberty destroyed British tea by dumping it into the harbor. Took place in Boston and was led by Samuel Adams. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Occured in Massachusetts in the year of 1775. The British defeated the Americans, though they lost the Americans caused severe casualties to the British. -
Declaration of Independence
A five-man committee (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman) was formed to draw up a formal document on the colonies intentions. Formally adopted on July 4, 1776. The Declaration was written largely by Thomas Jefferson. -
Battle of Brandywine
British defeated the Americans here and caused them to flee to the capital of Philadelphia. This was important because of the British's win here. -
Battle of Saratoga
Gave a decisive victory to the Americans over the British. Took place in Saratoga, New York. The battle went from Sep 19, 1777-Oct 7,1777. This battle marked a climax in the Saratoga Campaign. -
Battle of King's Mountain
A decisive victory in South Carolina for the Patriot Militia. This cause the British to understand that the Americans in the South would not back them. Occured on Oct 7, 1780 -
Battle of Yorktown
George Washington defeated Lord Cornwallis's British Army. The British surrendered here and effectively ended the American Revolutionary War. Occured from Sept 28, 1781-Oct 19, 1781
