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Who: Revolutionaries in the American Revolution
What: Rebels in the American Revolution that contributed to the freedom and victory of the Thirteen colonies
When: American Revolution
Where: America
Why: The entire reason the American Revolution was possible was because of the patriotism and belief in the ideas of these braves colonials
How: Believed in the idea of a better world, where they were not under the rule of another country
Citation: http://www.ushistory.org/us/11b.asp

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Who: Thomas Paine
What: First work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain
When: 1776
Where: America
Why: Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the monarchy that controlled the colonies at the time
How: Published a piece for all of the American colonies to see
Citation: http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/

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Who: Locke
What: Foundations of the constitution for the United States of America
When: 1776
Where: American colonies
Why: Locke believed that basic human law of nature is necessary for the preservation of mankind. He also argued that individuals have the right and duty to preserve their own lives
How: Written in the Constitution of the United States of America
Citation: www.crf-usa.org/foundations-of-our-constitution/natural-rights.html

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Who: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What: In political philosophy, real or hypothetical, agreement between the ruled and rulers, setting the writes and duties of them
When: 17th century
Where: American colonies
Why: This was used to justify the American Revolution against the British monarchy
How: Implemented in United States Constitution
Citation: https://www.britannica.com/topic/social-contract

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Who: Boston colonists and British regulars
What: Was the killing of 5 colonists by British soldiers
When: March 5, 1770
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
Why: The action of the British troops began to spark the beginnings of the American Revolution
How: British troops killed 5 colonists
Citation: www.bostonmassacre.net

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Who: English Parliament
What: Series of acts passed that were designed to regulate colonial trade and let England tax the colonies
When: 1651, 1660, 1663
Where: American colonies
Why: Fueled American colonial hatred toward the British as coined the famous term, "No taxation without representation"
How: Went into effect in the American colonies after years passed
Citation: www.landofthebrave.info/navigation-acts.htm

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Who: European authors, painters, inventors
What: European politics, philosophy, science and communications changed radically as part of the Age of Reason, or Enlightenment
When: Long 18th century (1685-1815)
Where: Europe
Why: Directly inspired American and French Revolution
How: Numerous books, essays, inventions, and scientific discoveries
Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/enlightenment

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Who: Colonists loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution
What: Made up one-third of the population of the Americans during the Revolution
When: American Revolution
Where: American colonies
Why: Group of people opposed to the radical Americans, who would pose a threat to them and aid the British
How: Loyal to British Monarchy and lived in American colonies. Believed the British would win
Citation: https://www.britannica.com/topic/loyalist

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Who: Delegates from 12 of 13 colonies
What: Meeting of the 12 delegates, early meeting for the American Revolution
When: September 5 to October 26, 1774
Where: Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Why: Sparked the idea of a Revolution and made the idea into a real idea that was plausible
How: 12 delegates meet and talked about an idea of Revolution
Citation: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-continental-congress-convenes

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Who: King George III
What: Proclamation which prohibited settlement past the Appalachian Mountains
When: October 7th, 1763
Where: American colonies
Why: Prevent colonists from settling the west, made American colonists resent the British more than they already do
How: As king of England, King George III is able to make any proclamation he wants
Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of

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Who: Combined force of colonial and French troops
What: Laid siege to the British Army at Yorktown, Virginia
When: Fall of 1781
Where: Yorktown, Virginia
Why: Final battle of the American Revolution, symbolizing the start of a new nation, The United States of America
How: Defeated the superior British Army
Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown

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Who: French/Indian and British/American colonies
What: War between two imperial countries about a dispute over the Ohio river valley
When: 1756-1763
Where: America
Why: Proved British dominance in the New World, but also upset the American colonies after they got no recognition
How: British defeat French in Seven years war
Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war

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Who: Sons of liberty
What: Colonists threw 342 chests of tea overboard from 3 ships
When: December 16, 1773
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
Why: To rebel against British rule and added more fuel to the American Revolution
How: Threw 342 chests of tea overboard because it was heavily taxes
Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party