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George Washington
George Washington was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Washington fought in the French and Indian War. His actions led the patriots to victory over Britain and gained popularity. He later became the first president of The United States of America. He was born of February 22, 1732, and died on December 14, 1799. George Washington was a patriot in the American Revolution. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere road on a horse at midnight warning the patriots that the "regulars" were coming. Many people believe that he said the "British" are coming, however, the colonists were still considered British, His ride was significant because it warned the patriots that they were under attack and potentially saved lives of the colonists. He was born on January 1, 1735 and died on May 10, 1818. Paul Rever was a patriot in the American Revolution. -
John Hancock
John Hancock was a member of The Sons Of Liberty. This group wanted to break away from British rule and eventually performed the Boston Tea Party. John Hancock also signed The Declaration of Independence, He was born on January 23, 1737 and died on October 8, 1793. John Hancock was a patriot in the American Revolution. -
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine write "Common Sence" in 1776. This document was the first to promore American Independence. He argued for American independence from Britain and the creation of a democratic republic. Because he included writings from the Bible, many Americans were touched by his writing and people began to agree with him. Thomas Paine was born on February 9, 1737 and died on June 8, 1809. Thomas Paine was a patriot in the American Revolution. -
Marquis De Lafayette
Marquis De Lafeyette fought in The Battle of Brandywine and did very well, however, he was injured and the army was forced to retreat. He also fought in the battle of Yorktown. He was born on September 6, 1757 and died on May 20, 1834. Marquis De Lafayette was a patriot in the American Revolution. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act is the taxing of colonial merchants on all foreign molasses. Prime Minister George Grenville rewrote and enhanced the Sugar Act. This act took and place and was forced upon all of the colonies. The Sugar Act caused economic problems as well as started the idea of "Taxation without Representation." -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight that started off as a snowball fight. A snowball hit a British soldier, and it immediately turned to violence. The patriots are considered to have initiated the conflict because they were acting as a mob and throwing things at the British army. Three patriots were killed immediately, and two got injured, and died later. The Boston Massacre took place in Boston, Massachusettes. This event was significant because it led directly to the beginning of the ARW. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, on December 16, 1773. Samuel Adams and the rest of the Sons of Liberty initiated the Boston Tea Party. They disguised themselves as American Indians and threw 342 chests of tea overboard. The Boston Tea Party took place in Boston, Massachusetts. The significance of the Boston Tea Party is that parliament responded in 1774 with the Intolerable Acts, and it led directly to The American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord took place in Middlesex County, province of Massachusetts Bay, near Boston. The battle took place on April 19, 1775. The battle was a colonial victory and the significance of the battle was that it was what truly began the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Batlle of Bunker Hill was fought in Charleston, Massachusetts. The battle took place on June 17, 1775. The battle was won by Britain, however, the battle gave the colonial forces confiedence and led them to win many battles to come. -
Common Sense
"Common Sense" is a pamphlet that inspired people in the colonies to become a patriot and fight for independence. Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" in 1776. This pamphlet was written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The significance of "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine to the American Revolution is that it got people fired up for the war and caused many people to join the movement of independence from Britain. -
Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document stating that the thirteen colonies were no longer part of the British Empire; they were now independent. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The significance of this document is that it gave America freedom from Britain, and it influenced many later thoughts and ideas in the New World. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersey and was fought on December 26, 1776. Washington's troops caught the British off guard and defeated them in this battle. The significance of this battle is that it caused soldiers and rebels to say in the army. It also caused many people to join the army. -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was fought in Chadds Fort Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It took place on September 11, 1777. The British defeated the Colonial Army in this battle. The significance of this battle is that it caused Philadelphia to become vulnerable, and the British took over the city on September 26 and this lasted until June 1778. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York. The battle was on September 19, 1777 and October 7, 1777. The first battle was won by the British, however, the British General's, John Burgoyne, troops were weakened. On October 7, 1777, the second battle, the Colonial Army won. The battle is significant because it forced the British general to surrender and convinced the French to become allies with the Colonial Army in the American Revolutionary War.
