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John Locke
John Locke was a philosopher who made foundational contributions to modern theories. He laid a lot of the groundwork for the enlightenment. -
Charles Montesquieu
the philosopher Montesquieu was best known for The Spirit of Laws which is a work in the history of political theory -
Sam Adams
Sam Adams was a founding father of the U.S. He also protested British taxation. -
George and Martha Washington
Martha Washington was the first first lady. George Washington was a commander in the American Revolution. -
Abigail and John Adams
Abigail Adams was one of the first to feel women rights or women's rights. John Adams was a leader of the American Revolution. -
John Hancock
John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. He was also president of the Second Continental Congress. -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was a hero of the Revolutionary War. He later became one of the most infamous traitors in U.S. history -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of independence. He was also a leader in America's early development. -
French and Indian War
Great Britain and France were the countries involved in the French and Indian War. The war lasted for 9 years. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III. Land west of the Appalachian Divide off-limits to colonial settlers. -
Quartering Act
outlawed the locations and conditions in which British soldiers are to find room and board in the American colonies. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists. A number of new taxes were added on the American colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
the Boston tea party political protest that was tea being dumped at Griffin's Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. There were 342 chests dumped. -
Minutemen
The minutemen were known for being ready for battle in a minute. -
Administration of Justice Act
The Administration of Justice Act also called Murder Act. purpose of ensuring a fair trial for British officials. -
Boston Port Act
Boston Port Act was to reaffirm British authority over the American colonies. demanding that the city's residents pay for the nearly $1 million worth of tea. -
Quebec Act
The Quebec Act was passed to gain the loyalty of the French. It was aimed to assimilate the French-Canadian population under English rule. -
First Continental Congress
First Continental Congress colonial resistance to Parliament's Coercive Acts. -
Paul Revere
Paul Revere prepared the colonies to fight off the British army. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the 13 colonies. The Second Continental Congress was the first real attempt at representative self-governance. -
Hessians
Approximately 30,000 German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution. Wich allowed the state's prince to keep taxes low and public spending high. -
French Alliance
France helped by providing supplies to the Continental Army and sided with them. France sided with us after the Battle of Saratoga. -
Treaty of Paris
the Treaty of Paris ended the War of the American Revolution. The Treaty of Paris was signed by the U.S. -
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was one of the most influential Founding Fathers.
