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John Locke
John Locke was an English philosopher that helped develop liberalism. John Locke was significant because he was laid down the foundation for the English Enlightenment. John Locke developed the checks and balances and argued that revolutions were not just right but needed in certain situations which boosted the morale of the colonists. -
Battle Lexington and Concord
The battles at Lexington and Concord were between the colonists and the British. The colonists won the battles and used their victory as a symbol to the king to show him that his unjust behavior will not be accepted in America. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was significant because it was America's first good attempt at self-government. This event impacted the Revolutionary War because it made the colonists want to fight for freedom and liberty. This tightened tensions between the colonists and the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was significant because it was the first important battle in the Revolutionary War. The battle of Bunker Hill was won by the British. The battle of Bunker Hill had a big impact on the American's fighting in the war because even though the Americans lost, their morale was boosted exponentially and gave them the will power to fight the British. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was significant because it was made to appease the King and stop the Revolutionary War from getting any worse. This was the colonists' last attempt to stop the Revolutionary War from escalating to high by pledging their allegiance and offering their fealty, but it didn't work. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was significant because it stated that the colonists were free from British influence and rule. The impact of the Declaration of Independence was that instead of a civil war within Britain the declaration declared that the Revolutionary War was between two separate countries. -
Battle of Trenton and Princeton
The Battle of Trenton was between the Americans and the British Hessian forces, and the Americans won. This battle was significant because the defeat of the Hessian forces was so easy that the victory was a big morale booster to the Americans. The battel's impact on the Revolutionary War was big because the battle was pivotal and caused reenlistment. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was significant because bot only did the American's victory boost their morale, but the victory convinced the French, Spanish, and Dutch to join the American's fight against the British. The Battle of Saratoga had a huge impact on the Revolutionary War because not only was in an American victory, but it caused three other nations to join the American's fight against the British giving the Americans the upper hand. -
Battle of Valley Forge
The Battle of Valley Forge was significant because it showed the endurance of the Continental Army. The battle of Valley Forge had a negative impact on the Revolutionary War because the Americans lost a lot of men and Congress was beginning to doubt George Washinton's capability of leading the Continental Army. -
Treaty of Amity and Commerce
The Treaty of Amity and Commerce was significant because it encouraged trade between the United States and the French, and it saw the United States as its own country. The impact of the treaty on the Revolutionary War was good for the United States because the French were now supplying the Americans with supplies. -
Treaty of Alliance
The Treaty of Alliance was significant because it was a defensive military alliance between the United States and France that stated that each nation would provide military support to each other. The impact of the treaty on the Revolutionary War was good for the United States because now they had an ally to fight the British with. -
Spain
Spain was one of the United States allies in the Revolutionary War. Spain provided supplies to the United States and helped them fight the British. -
French and English Enlightenment
The enlightenment in France and England was significant because it sparked people's minds and made them question traditional authority. The enlightenments produced inventions, scientific discoveries, wars, revolutions, and laws. The enlightenments impacted the Revolutionary War by spreading ideas of natural rights liberty to the colonists. The English enlightenment was beneficial for the colonists because will they were fighting the British in America the British were fighting themselves. -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was significant because it was an American victory in South Carolina that slowed the British invasion of North Carolina. This battle was significant because it boosted Americans' morale, hurt the British, and led to the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was significant because when the British surrendered the Revolutionary War was over and the United States won. The impact of the battle on the Revolutionary War was big because it won the Revolutionary War for the United States. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
The Treaty of Paris 1783 was significant because it recognized the United States as its own country and it ended the American Revolution. -
George Washington
George Washington was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and he was the first president of the United States of America. George Washington was important because he was the colonist's leader through the Revolutionary War and lead them to victory against the British. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States, and he supported democracy. Thomas Jefferson was significant because he stabilized the Unites States economy and served in many government positions other than the President. Thomas Jefferson impacted the Revolutionary War because when he wrote the Declaration of Independence it stated that the colonists were free from British rule.