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John Locke 1632-1704
John Locke reminded the colonists, from his writings, that the government the King was giving them was not a real or good government. That's why in the Declaration of Independence it says to overthrow a government that breaks the unalienable rights. -
Horatio Gates 1727-1806
Gates lead 2 major battles related to the revolution. Saratoga, and Saratoga freeman's farm. -
John Parker 1729- 1775
John Parker lead the battle of Lexington-Concord. This was a major battle for the revolution. -
Col. William Prescott 1729- 1814
William Prescott lead the 2nd battle of the revolutionary war. The battle of Bunker (or Breed) Hill. -
George Washington 1732- 1799
George lead 7 (and one with General Rochambeau) battles that were important to the revolution. -
Benjamin Lincoln 1733- 1810
Benjamin Lincoln lead 2 major battles of the revolution. The Siege of Savannah, and the Seige of Charlestown. -
Paul Revere 1735- 1818
Paul Revere was an American spy. The night before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Paul warned the colonists that the British were going to attack them. This got made into a poem called "Paul Reveres Ride" by Henry Wadsworth. -
King George III 1738-1820
King George the Third was the biggest part of the revolution because if he wasn't so cruel and if he let the colonists have a good government, there was no reason to fight against Britain. -
Richard Montgomery 1738- 1775
Richard was the general that lead the Battle of Quebec. Quebec was the third battle of the revolutionary war. -
Benedict Arnold 1741- 1801
Benedict Arnold lead the Battle of Quebec along with Richard Montgomery. Later, Benedict became a traitor and worked for the British. -
Different Acts
The different acts that the British passed were a big part of the revolution because that was one of the big things that Britain did that started the revolution. -
Sons/Daughters of Liberty 1765
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty were colonists that did everything they could to go against Britain. (boycott, Boston Tea Party, etc.) -
Boston Tea Party 1773
This was important because the colonists were trying to show the British that they were tired of the taxes and their "government". -
The Battles Of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were one of the most important things to the revolutionary war because that was the first battle that started the war. The Colonists won the battle, but it wasn't over for the British. -
Battle of Bunker/Breeds Hill
The Battle of Bunker, or Breeds, Hill was the second battle of the Revolutionary War (two months after the Battle of Lexington and Concord). The American Colonists lost that battle, but there were more battles after that and the Americans weren't giving up soon. -
Battle of Quebec
The Battle of Quebec was the third battle of the Revolutionary War. The battle took place in the city of Quebec. Richard Montgomery was killed in this battle, and Benedict Arnold was hurt in the leg. The American colonists lost the battle, as they lost many people, and the British didn't lose nearly as many. -
Declaration of Independence 1776
The Declaration of Independence was a big part of the revolution because it encouraged the colonists to fight for their government. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was the fourth battle of the Revolutionary War. This was the first battle that George Washington lead. The U.S. lost this battle, but George was going to lead more battles. -
Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was the second battle that George Washington lead and it was the 5th battle of the Revolutionary War. The British won this battle too. -
Siege of Yorktown
The siege of Yorktown was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. George Washington and Gen. Rochambeau lead this battle. The U.S. Colonists won this battle and the Revolutionary war.
