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Age of Enlightenment
This was period of where old ways of thinking began to change and ideas about rights, religion, nature, and humanity. This was significant because it influenced the ideas of natural rights and equality. -
George Washington
He was significant because he was commander in chief of the Colonial Army and he also led them to victory over the British Army. He even served as the first President of American for two terms. -
Thomas Jefferson
He was a member of the Continental Congress. He was most known for writing the Declaration of Independence which declared the independence from British control and authority. -
John Locke
He was significance because of his ideas of the natural born rights of life, liberty, and property that he the government was responsible for protecting. He also believed in the views in the Social Contract that everyone was born free and equal. -
Lexington and Concord
This event is know for the spark of the American Revolution. This was when British solders came to Concord to capture rebels and destroy American soldiers weapons, which resulted in a fight and at British soldiers lose. -
Second Continental Congress
This was convention of delegates of the 13 colonies that was formed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. This was significant because the first attempt at forming a government over the colonies. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
This was a battle between the British Army and the American during The siege of Boston. The British won the called battle and they gained control more control over land. this event was significant because it was one of first battles. -
Olive Branch Petition
This was the colonists final attempt on preventing war with the British during the Revolutionary War. This document stated their loyalty to the British crown and their rights, but it failed and also influenced the War. -
The Declaration of Independance
this was a document written by Thomas Jefferson expressing their disconnection from Britians authority and control. It also marked the independence of the American colonies. -
The Battle of Trenton
This was a battle led by Washington unto the Hessian force, Washington was informed the their force was unprepared so they attacked until they surrendered. and the American forces defeated them. -
The Battle of Valley Forge
Washington led his army to Valley Forge for a battle and defeated the British. this event was significant because it paved the way for them gaining their independence because people began to lose respect for Washington before they eventually defeated the enemy. -
The Battle of Saratoga
This event was significant because it was marked as a turning point in The Revolutionary war because of the victory of the American forces, also because they gained support from France. -
The Battle of Princeton
this was a battle during the Revolutionary war in Princeton resulting in a victory for the Colonial forces. this event was significant because it was one of their biggest victories and because boosted their confidence. -
The Treaty of Amity and Commerence
This was a treaty between American colonies and the French recognizing their independence and encouraging trade with them. -
The Treaty of Paris
This treaty was signed by the US recognizing the American colonies independence and granting them with Western territory.
