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John Locke August 29, 1632 - October 28,1704
John Locke's political theories largely inspired many founding U.S documents, such as the Declaration of Independence. -
John Adams October 30,1735 - July 4, 1826
John Adams helped lead and then eventually end the American Revolution by being a negotiator on the Treaty of Paris. He later became a U.S president. -
Sam Adams September 27, 1722 - October 28, 1704
Sam Adams was the builder of political ideals such as independence and liberty in addition to being one of the founding fathers. -
Martha Washington June 13,1731 - May 22, 1802
Martha Washington supported George and the soldiers over the course of the American Revolution. -
Geogre Washington Febuary 12, 1732 - December 14, 1799
Through his leadership as commander in control, George Washington leads the Continental Army to the colonies Independence. -
Paul Revere January 1, 1735 - May 10, 1818
Paul Revere was very important in the battles of Lexington and Concord. By warning the colonist about the British through his midnight ride, he gave the patriots an advantage going into the Revolutionary War. -
John Hancock January 23, 1737 - October 8, 1793
John Hancock was a leader in the American Revolution. His name is one of the signatures on the Declaration of Independence. -
Benedict Arnold January 17, 1741 - June 14, 1801
Benedict Arnold was a Patriot Soldier until he made a deal with the British and betrayed the Continental Army. -
Thomas Jefferson April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826
Thomas Jefferson led to the Ameican Revolution by writing the Declaration of Independence. Later on, during the war, Thomas worked in congress and legislature. -
Abigail Adams November 22, 1744 - October 28, 1818
Abigail Adams was the second first lady. She supported independence and made a point that it should be a woman's right in addition to a men's right. The letters she and John wrote to each other over the course of the American Revolution became very important historic documents. -
Alexander Hamilton January 11,1755 or 1757 - July 12,1804
Alexander Hamilton was one of the founding fathers. He fought in the revolutionary war and played a big part in creating the U.S constitution and government. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly protest between American colonists and the British soldiers. This Event sped up the race to the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
This event was the first major protest of the British Crown. Afterward, it inspired the Patriots to fight for independence throughout the colonies. -
First Continetal Congress
A meeting in which the colonist came together for the first time to discuss the British acts. As a team, they wrote to the king asking for a calm and peaceful solution. -
Battle at Lexington
This was a battle not supposed to be waged, but when a gun accidentally went off the British attacked. This "Shot Heard Round the World" began the revolutionary war. -
Battle at Concord
The Battle of Concord was a battle between the British troops and around 500-1000 minute men. The colonist defeated the British and gained confidence as they headed into the revolutionary war. -
Bunker Hill
This was a battle between the British and the Patriots. Even though the Patriots lost this battle, it still busted their confidence and determination It addition, to helping the British realize that the Revolutionary war was going to be long and hard -
The Declaration of Independence
When the Declaration was approved by Congress, it declared that the colonies were "Free and Independent States", this help begin the revolutionary war. -
Battles of Saratoga September - October 1781
The Patriots won the battles of Saratoga, leading the French, Spanish, and Dutch to join there fight against the British Crown. It was an important turning point in the Revolution. -
Battle of Yorktown September 28, 1718 - October 19, 1781
The battle of Yorktown signaled the last major battle in the American Revolution. In addition to the new independence of America. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the revolutionary war. -
U.S Constitution Sighed
The U.S constitution was sighed at a convention where the delegate drew-up a plan for a strong government that included 3 branches. They made sure no branch had to much power.
