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John Locke - 1632 - 1704
John Locke is often regarded as the "Father of Liberalism" and one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers. Locke was an important figure in the development of liberalism, laying the groundwork for the Enlightenment. His theories had a significant influence on modern political thought, which had a direct impact on the American Revolution. -
Samual Adams - 1722 – October 2, 1803
Samual Adams was a politician and was in office 1789 to 1794 for the Massachusetts government. Leading up to becoming a founding father, Samual Adams was most known for creating the Boston tea party and later signing the Declaration of Independence. -
George Washington - 1732 - 1799, and Martha Dandridge Custis Washington - 1731 - 1802
George Washington was the first President of the United States, and Martha Washington was the First Lady. Martha was a significant figure in Washington's life since she assisted in the management and administration of her husband's estates as well as his political career. During the American Revolutionary War, he became known as well as a military general. However, one of the most important things Washington did was sign the US Constitution. -
Paul Revere - 1735 - 1818
Paul Revere was mostly remembered as an American silversmith and patriot who lived in Boston, Massachusetts during the American Revolution. He was one of the first Sons of Liberty who developed an information and alert system to keep an eye on the British military. He is most known for his Midnight Ride on the night of April 18, 1775, informing Boston-area inhabitants that the British were on their way before the Battles of Lexington and Concord. -
Abigail - 1744 - 1818 and John Adams - 1735 - 1826
John Adams, a Founding Father, played an important role in the American Revolution. He was the first Vice President and the second President (1797 - 1801). He was also a lawyer, ambassador, and the author of the Massachusetts constitution. Abigail, his wife, was also a significant character. She was the second first lady, and she was important to Adams because she gave him political advice and wrote compelling letters to him and others. -
John Hancock - 1737 - 1793
John Hancock was an American politician who was an important figure throughout the Revolutionary War. Known as a founding father, he was the first signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. -
Thomas Jefferson - 1743-1826
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, renowned for writing the Declaration of Independence. He was a key figure in America's early development. Throughout the American Revolutionary War (1775-83), Jefferson participated in the Virginia assembly, the Continental Congress, and as Governor of Virginia. Later, he was the United States' representative to France, secretary of state, and vice president under John Adams (1735-1826). -
French and Indian War - 1754 – 1763
The French and Indian War was a war between North America, France and Britain, each of whom had Native American allies, for land and commercial rights in the Ohio Valley. -
Charles Montesquieu - 1689 - 1755
Charles Montesquieu was well-known for his book The Spirit of Laws. Montesquieu was an influential French political philosopher and jurist, and his work on The Spirit of Laws pushed for a division of powers in government as a means of defending liberty. He also affected the constitutions of several countries, most notably the United States and England. -
Alexander Hamilton - 1757(?) - 1804
Alexander Hamilton was known for being one of the founding fathers of the United States who assisted in the drafting of the Constitution and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. Despite being best known for a Broadway play these days, Hamilton is also recognized as the creator of the American financial system. -
Boston Massacre - March 5, 1770
The Boston Massacre was a violent fight that happened on King Street downtown Boston on March 5, 1770. It started as a street fight among American colonists including a lone British soldier, but swiftly grew into a chaotic, violent murder. The war fueled anti-British feeling and set the groundwork for the American Revolution. -
Boston tea party, December 16th, 1773
The sons of liberty, they dumped all the tea into the ocean, and they were standing up against Britain because they were done with Britain’s acts and having to pay taxes. One significant person that was involved with this event was Samual Adams. -
First continental congress - September 5, 1774
From 1774 until 1789, the Continental Congress governed the thirteen American colonies, and eventually the United States. The First Continental Congress, consisting of representatives from the colonies, gathered in 1774 in response to the Intolerable Acts, a series of actions enforced by the British government following the colonies opposed increasing levies. -
American revolutionary war starts - 1775
The American Revolution, also known as the Revolutionary War (1775-83), emerged from increasing conflicts between people of Great Britain's 13 North American colonies and the colonial administration, which represented the British crown. -
George Washington becomes the commander - 1775
Washington became known as well as a military general (commander). However, one of the most important things Washington did was sign the US Constitution. -
Second continental congress - May 10, 1775
The Second Continental Congress assembled in 1775, as the Revolutionary War had already started. It made the important step of proclaiming America's independence from Britain in 1776. -
Battle of Bunker Hill - June 17, 1775
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a British victory. Fought on June 17th, 1775, the fight lasted about 2 hours. The war of Bunker Hill was the first significant conflict of the American Revolution. -
Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence - 1776
Thomas Jefferson was Known for writing the Declaration of Independence. -
The Battle of Saratoga - 1777
The Battle of Saratoga was an important turning point in American history. It lasted through September to October 1777. The American and British armies were the key participants. America eventually won the war. -
Battle of Yorktown - September 28th - October 19th 1781
The Battle of Yorktown began on September 28 and concluded on October 19. The fight of Yorktown was the American Revolutionary War's final significant land battle. After nearly 20 days of siege and shelling, the British surrendered to the Americans and their French allies. The British administration was pushed to seek an end to the war following the victory at Yorktown. In the end the United States took the win. -
Lexington and Concord battle - 1775 - 1783
Starting the American Revolution, Lexington and Concord battled each other on April 19, 1775. Conflicts had been developing between people of the 13 American colonies and British authorities for many years, notably in Massachusetts. Dozens of British troops headed from Boston to neighboring Concord on the night of April 18, 1775, to seize a weapons stockpile. Paul Revere was a key figure in this fight. In the end American militias one this battle -
Treaty in Paris - September 3, 1783
On September 3, 1783, US and British representatives signed the Treaty of Paris, thus ending the American Revolutionary War. The accord, based on a preliminary pact signed in 1782, acknowledged US independence and handed the US important western land. The Treaty of 1783 consisted of a number of treaties signed in Paris in 1783 that created peace between the United Kingdom and its allies, Spain, France and the Netherlands. -
U.S. Constitution Signed - September 17th, 1787
The US Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It was signed on September 17, 1787. Key figures include James Madison and Benjamin Franklin. It established our government's framework and guaranteed rights.