1706–1754 - Colonial America

Richard Montgomery was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army during the early days of the American Revolutionary War. He led part of the American forces during the failed Invasion of Canada and captured key positions before he was killed during the Battle of Quebec.

John Morton, Jr. was a well-known representative, law enforcement officer, and judge from Pennsylvania. He participated in key events that shaped the American Revolution, including the Stamp Act Congress, First Continental Congress, and Second Continental Congress. He also signed the Declaration of Independence and helped write the Articles of Confederation.

William Murdock was a lawyer and politician from Maryland. He participated in the Stamp Act Congress in 1765.

The colonies in Colonial New England were Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

Facts about the history, geography, and people of Colonial New Hampshire, which was one of the 13 Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. New Hampshire started in 1623 and spent many years under the control of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

The New York Slave Conspiracy of 1741 was an alleged plot by poor whites and black slaves to take control of the City of New York. Although there was no concrete evidence about the supposed plot, more than 30 people were tried, convicted, and executed for their involvement. The entire incident was similar to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.

The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 was an armed uprising by enslaved people that took place on April 6, 1712.

Robert Ogden was a politician from New Jersey. He is significant because he participated in the Stamp Act Congress.

James Otis, Jr. was a successful lawyer from Boston, Massachusetts. He played a key role in helping shape the ideology of the American Revolution with his opposition to Writs of Assistance, the Sugar Act, taxation without representation, and the Stamp Act. He also saw all people as equal, with the same rights, regardless of skin color. He should be considered a Founding Father for his early arguments for rights and liberty, but his career was cut short by mental issues.

Oliver Partridge was a lawyer and politician from Hatfield, Massachusetts. He participated in key events that shaped the American Revolution, including the Albany Congress and Stamp Act Congress.

St. Peter's Church — Pieterskerk — in Leiden, Netherlands, is an important landmark related to the Pilgrim Fathers. When the English separatists moved to Leiden, they lived in the neighborhoods around the church, including Green Gate.

In 1620, the Mayflower made the historic voyage from England to America. Although we will never know the names of all passengers and crew, many of them have been documented.

The Pilgrims lived in Leiden, Netherlands for almost 12 years. There are many landmarks, memorials, and sculptures dedicated to them throughout the city.

In 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers left their home in Leiden, Netherlands. They sailed past this spot on their way to Delfshaven, where they spent the night before they boarded the Speedwell to sail to England.

This plaque marks the entrance to the alley where William Brewster lived in Leiden and published books through the Pilgrim Press.