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Galileo Galilei
Started the interest in science.
The Earth was no longer the center of the Universe.
His ideas offended the church. -
Tabula rasa
John Locke stated that everyone is born sinless.
People start realizing of the reason power. -
7 Years war
Britain vs France.
Fighting in India, America and Europe.
Fighting over money and territory. -
Taxes
Britain created unnecessary taxes. Colonists didn't agree with the Stamp Act and paying taxes over tea. -
Colonists assemble
Settlers started assembling. The Sons of Liberty protected the rights of the colonists and fighted against unfair taxes. -
Britain Impositions
France had colonies that produced sugar, which is essential in tea. British wanted colonies to stop buying sugar from France. -
Unlistened colonists
Colonists always followed Britain's orders. But they didn't have a voice in political matters. -
Townshend Acts
Colonists were disgusted by British decisions. They had imposed tributes to the colonies without consulting the Parliament. -
Tea Act
British law that allowed China to sell its tea without tariff in America. The settlers bought tea from the Netherlands. -
Boston Tea Party
A whole load of tea was thrown into the sea. Protest against Britain. -
French Revolution
The people was unhappy with the government.
A single rebellion can change the social paradigm.