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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died in 1790. He contributed to the American Revolution in that he served in the second Contenential congress and helped to draft the Decleration of Independence. He also extinguished the Treaty of Paris (1783). Doing this ended the Revolutionary War in 1775-1783. Lastly in 1787 he helped produce the U.S. Constitution. -
George Washington
George washington was born in 1732 and died in 1799. He was a major contributor to the American Revolution because he was in command of the army that fought it. He later served 2 terms as the first president from 1789 to 1797. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was born in 1735 and died in 1818. His legacy was his "midnight ride". This was in April 18, 1775 when he gave warning that the British army was moving againsted the American colonies. This allowed American forces to prepare for British attack. -
John Hancock
John Hancock was born 1737 and died in 1793. He was a strong patriot of the American Revolution and as the governor of Massachuetts, was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Hancock used his wealth and power to aid the continuation of independence throughout the colonies. When the Declaration was adopted America was thus created. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas jefferson was born in 1743 and died in 1826. His contributions to the Declaration of Independence gave him the title of one of the founding fathers of America. Being a patriot, Jefferson believed strongly in independence and his ideas and writings convinced colonists to follow him in his ideas. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act represented a change in policy within the order of the colonies. Previously colonial taxes had been inserted to support local British officials, but the tax on sugar was enforced only to refill Parliament’s empty Treasury. This angered the colinist and brought them one step closer to their step towards revolution. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the first tax put directly on American colonists by the British government. The act put tax on all paper documents in the colonies. The issues of taxation without representation created by the Stamp Act caused tention between the colonies and the British government. 10 years later, the colonists rose in rebellion against the British in their fight to gain individual rights. -
The Boston Massacre
In the Boston Massacre colonist harrassed British soilders and as a result british forces fired Three people were killed immediately and two died later of their wounds. The British officer in charge, along with eight of his men were arrested for manslaughter. Later all of the men were acquitted. The Boston Massacre a key event in helping to convince the public to the Patriot cause. -
The Boston Tea party
The Boston Tea Party took place in 1773 as an act of rebellion againt the taxation applied to tea. Colonists, disguised as indians boarded the ships and threw chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Seeking to boost the troubled East India Company, Parliament adjusted import taxes by implimenting the passage of the Tea Act in 1773. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Early in the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, the British conqured the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill. This took place in Massachusetts. Alhtough the american forces lost the battle, it provided them with an important confidence boost. This boost allowed them to proceed with security in their abilities to proceeding wars. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was originally published anonymously. The article was an argument in favor of independence for the American colonies. Thomas Pain's "Common Sense" is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history. This is because it caused many colonists to join the fight for independence and the increase of indepencece suporters in return lead to the american Revolution. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton took place in New Jersey on December 26, 1776. It servered as a turning point durring the American Revolution. After a brief battle, almost the whole opposing force was captured, with only small losses to the Americans. The battle boosted the Continental Army's spirit and inspired more people to join the force. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga, that took place in Stillwater New York, marked the climax in the revolution. It marked a victory for the American forces over the British. This victory renewed hopes for independence. -
The Battle of Kings Mountian
The Battle of Kings Mountain took place in South Carolina on October 7, 1780. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. This marked an important pint in the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of yorktown took place in Virgina on September 28, 1781 and lasted until October 19 of that same year. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution. This battle also convinced the British to end to the conflict and also increased morale in americans.
