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John Paul Jones
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Birth
John Paul Jones is born in Kirkbean, Scottland on July 6, 1747. -
Slave Ship
John Paul Jones becomes a master of a slave ship, "Two Friends" heading to Jamaica. -
The Stamp Act
Parliament passes the Stamp Act putting a tax on all paper. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act is passed and colonists are forced to house soldiers stationed in America. -
Jailed for Murder
John Paul Jones is jailed for beating a sailor who died. -
Flees to America
John Paul Jones killed a sailor in "self defense" and fled to Virginia. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty, dressed as Mohawk Indians, boarded three tea ships and unloaded 342 chests of tea worth 18,000 -
The Start of the Revolution
Battles of Lexington and Concord are ought and the American Revolution starts. -
George Washington
Congress selects George Washington to be the commandor of the Continnental Army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
In the Battle of Bunker Hill, half of the British soldiers are killed or wounded. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine creates the pamphlet "Common Sense" saying it is common sense to seperate from England. -
Battle of Nassau
John Paul Jones sails to Nassau on the 'Providence" where he defeated the "HMS Glasgow". -
Decleration of Independence
On July 4, 1776 the Decleration of Independence is signed and America commits treason. -
Commander of the Ranger
John Paul Jones takes command of the "Ranger" and captures the "HMS Drake". -
French Aid
The French signs a treaty with America to give aid in the Revolution. -
Commander of the Bonhomme Richard
John Paul Jones takes control of the "Bonhomme Richard", named for Poor Richard's Almanac. -
Battle of Flamborough
John Pau; Jones and the "Bonhomme Richard" defeat the "HMS Serapis"- "I have not yet begun to fight." -
Siege of Yorktown
After the siege of Yorktown, General Conwallis surrenders in Yoktown, Virginia. -
Prize Money
John Paul Jones is sent to France to collect prize money -
Death
John Paul Jones dies in Paris, France of pnuemonia as a hero.
