John Hancock by John Singleton Copley, 1765. Contents Quick facts Born: 23 January 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. John Hancock was a prominent Patriot of the American Revolution, best known for his large and bold signature on the United States Declaration of Independence. He served as President of the Second Continental Congress, where he played a ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
Contents During the Revolutionary War, both sides used political cartoons to portray their perspective of events from the battle, mock the enemy, and promote the righteousness of their cause. Some cartoonists also expressed opposition to the war, and criticisms of military commanders. These political cartoons were often published in newspapers or printed pamphlets as war ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about the Sons of Liberty, including who they were, and what they did to help the cause of the American Revolution.| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about the Quartering Acts of 1765 and 1774. Read a summary of the acts and key facts, and learn how the colonists reacted to the Quartering Acts.| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about the Tea Act of 1773. Discover the purpose of this law, and the effects it had. Plus, learn how colonists responded to the Tea Act.| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about Samuel Adams, American statesman during the Revolutionary War. Read a biography and key facts about Samuel Adams.| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about the burning of the Gaspee, a British customs enforcement ship. Read a summary of the Gaspee Affair.| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about the Boston Tea Party. Discover what happened in Boston in 1773, and find out about the aftermath and effects of the incident.| AmericanRevolution.org
