Important Events and Personalities of the Revolution

by Angelina Lopez

Thursday, December 17, 2009

George Washington

Born in February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

Served as commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. (1775-1783)

First president of the Unites States of America (1789-1797)

Played a significant role in the formation of the United States, and is considered the father of his country.

A military marvel and brilliant statesmen, gave him his status as the greatest American who ever lived.

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Thomas Jefferson

Born April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia.

3rd President of the United States of America

Writer of the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

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Boston Tea Party

A direct action by colonists in Boston, against the British government and against the Tea Act.

Colonists thought the act violated their right to be taxed only by their own elected representatives.

Local colonial activists disguised themselves and Mohawk Indians and boarded ships to dump all containers of tea into harbor.

Remains an iconic event in American history.

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Battles of Lexington and Concord

Marked the beginning of the Revolutionary war.

Fought on April 19, 1775 at Concord.

Marked the outbreak of open arm conflict between the Kingdom of great Britain and the thirteen colonies.

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