Battles
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here in April 1775.
What is Lexington and Concord?
He was an Enlightenment philosopher who believed in natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
Who is John Locke?
The French and Indian War began in this region where both France and Britain claimed land.
What is the Ohio River Valley?
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this year.
1776
This 1775 battle proved the colonists could stand up to British troops, even in defeat.
What is the Battle of Bunker Hill?
This French philosopher championed freedom of speech and religion, influencing the Bill of Rights.
Who is Voltaire?
The winter camp where Washington’s army suffered but grew stronger under von Steuben’s training.
What is Valley Forge?
The Treaty of Paris ending the French and Indian War was signed in this year.
What is 1763?
Washington’s surprise attack on Hessian troops on Christmas night 1776 led to a key victory.
What is the Battle of Trenton?
This American inventor and diplomat helped secure French support during the Revolution.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This European capital city was home to Enlightenment salons where ideas spread rapidly.
What is Paris?
The American Revolution officially ended in this year.
1783
This 1777 American victory convinced France to ally with the colonists.
What is the Battle of Saratoga?
He commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington?
This colonial city was home to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
Boston
The Boston Tea Party took place in this year.
1773
The final major battle of the Revolution, where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
This English thinker believed government power should be divided into three branches.
Who is Montesquieu?
This British city was home to Parliament, which passed the Stamp Act and Intolerable Acts.
London
The Boston Massacre took place in this year
1770