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Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty were a radical group made of patriotic colonists during the Revolutionary War. The Sons of Liberty were formed in 1765 and lasted until the end of the war. The group was begun by Samuel Adams, who led the group in several showings of power, such as the Boston Tea Party, running various British ships aground, and tar-and-feathering British officials. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the dumping of British tea in the Boston harbor by a radical colonial group called the Sons of Liberty. The tea was unwanted by colonists and the Sons of Liberty wanted to show the British that they wouldn't allow them to hurt their liberty. This caused more strife between the British, which added heat to the Revolution. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a series of acts imposed upon the colonists by the British following the Boston Tea Party as punishment. These acts included the Boston Port Act which closed the port, the Mass. government Act which shut down the government, the Administration of Justice Act said that any royal officials could be treated to a trial in England, the Quartering Act made it mandatory to quarter British troops, and the Quebec Act made the official religion of Quebec Catholocism. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The colonists began to raise a milita, and when the British heard about it they sent about 700 troops to arrest the rebels and confiscate the weapons. When the tropps arrived in Lexington there was a skirmish and 8 colonists deid. Then, when the troops began to make their way to Bpston they were ambushed and the militia won. This was the first official battle of the war, and started out on the side of the colonists. -
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died in 1790. Franklin was a politician and diplomat during the American Revolution, and fought for American liberty. Franklin was part of Pontiac's Rebellion and provided british surveillance during the war. Franklin also eventually helped to write the Declaration of Independence. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 and died in 1826. Jefferson was a delegate on the Second Continental Congress, and helped to write the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a politician and eventually even became a president of the united states. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Colonial forces began to seige Boston where British forces were hunkered down, but when they arrivied found they were vastly outnumbered. The colonists still took a chunk out of the British forces, but lost in the end. -
George Washington
George Washington was one of the most important figures of the entire American Revolution. Washington was born in 1732 and died in 1799. Washington was the general that led the colonial armies through battle and ultimately won against the British. Afterwards, Washington also became the first president of the United States. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document written by several leading colonists to show their newfound independence. The Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson utilizing the advice of other colonists, and outlined the liberties that Americans would have upon the completion of the War. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a major showing of George Washington's prowess as a strategist. Washington first attacked the opposing forces, driving them across the Delaware River. Then he crossed the river and attacked while the Hessians (german assassins) were sleeping. Any Hessians that didn't die fled due to lack of loyalty. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga lasted until October 7th and gave the colonists a final advantage over the British. The Battle of Saratoga took place in Saratoga, New York. The British general in charge meant to split up the colonies, and mostly did that, until the battles of Saratoga when he began to lose traction. The British general won the first battle at a significant cost, but was surrounded at the second battle, forcing the British general to surrender. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was a patriot that assisted with the American Revolution. Revere was most known for 'the shot heard around the world' and his famous ride in which he supposedly warned all the colonists of the incoming invasion by yelling "The british are coming, the british are coming." Revere was a middle class colonist who also acted as a spy for the colonists. Revere significantly helped provide information that aided the colonial pursuit of liberty. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown served as the final land battle on the colonies. American and French forces teamed together to ambush and surround British forces at Yorktown. When they got there, British general Cornwallis surrendered and caused British officials to negotiate to end the war. -
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
The Treaty of Paris was signed by both King George and representatives of the United States, effectively ending the American Revolution. The treaty was signed on September 3rd and was effective on May 12, 1784. The treaty made it so that America was officially free, and within that, established boundaries, gave back prisoners, and that debts would be fairly split between the two countries.
