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Minutemen
Their name "Minutemen" derived from their determination to fight at any moment and ready to travel for it. They were self trained and one of the first to fight in the Revolutionary War.
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Enlightenment
The Enlightenment, also called the Age of Reason, was the period in time where famous philosophers came foreword, such as John Locke and Hobbes. It was also a time where development of new ideas of the rights of people came to light. Many of the philosophers' ideas are still at work today
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John Locke writes Two Treatises of Government
John Locke has published a total of two treatises. The first one disagreed with patriarchalism, and the second one talked about his theories of natural rights, social contract, and his ideas of a more civilized way of living.
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The French and Indian War
The French had expanded into Ohio River Valley which brought conflict among the British. In 1754, the French has defeated George Washington in the first conflict. Many others followed the first. In the end, the British won.
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The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 officially ending the French and Indian War, also known as the seven years war. It removed France's control over whatever they had in the Americas. This made it less of a threat to Britain.
Info: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris
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Pontiac’s Rebellion
This rebellion was a war started by Indians of the Great Lakes region against the British rule after the French and Indian War. The Indians were dissatisfied with treatment from the British and as a result, rebelled. The Indians had formed an alliance with the French who were defeated by the British.
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The Proclamation of 1763
This act prohibited the colonies expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was in response to a revolt by the Indians. Britain used this as a way to save costs because of the French and Indian War.
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The Quartering Acts
The Quartering Acts were passed to make the colonies provide
housing for British soldiers. It required colonials to provide food, drink and transportation to British forces stationed in their towns. This helped Britain lower the costs spent in the colonies because of money spent in the French and Indian War.
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The Stamp Act
This tax was imposed on all American colonists by Britain and required them to pay a tax on every
piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and playing cards were taxed. It was to help cover the costs of the French and Indian War and to raise money as well.
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Stamp Act Congress
The stamp act of congress was the meeting of delegates from almost all of the colonies to declare the taxes on them shouldn't be from Great Britain, but they should impose the taxes on
themselves. 'Taxation without representation." This was also one of the first meetings to show the beginnings of a government.
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The Townshend Acts
After the Stamp Act, Charles Townshend, the chief treasurer of the British Empire, issued the Townshed Acts. They were a series of laws which on imported British goods
including paint, paper, lead, glass and tea. Americans viewed this as an abuse of power. This led to Parliament repealing all the acts except the tax on tea.
Info: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts
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The Boston Massacre
The protesters, also called the Patriots, protested their jobs against British troops who started to take their jobs. It began by Patriots throwing snowballs at the troops, which enraged them and fired into the crowd. This resulted in the deaths of five Patriots.
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The Boston Tea Party
This act served as a protest against taxation. This was a result of Britain passing the Tea Act (1773). Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty threw 342 chests of tea overboard from three ships in the Boston Harbor.
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The Coercive Acts
This was a direct response to the Boston Tea Party. These acts were a series of 4 acts by the British government. It included the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, the Quatering Act, and the Quebec Act.
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The First Continental Congress
Formed to respond to Britain passing the Coercive Acts in the American colonies. Fifty six delegates from the colonies, except Georgia, came together to form a deceleration of rights and grievances. They all agreed to boycott British goods.
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Second Continental Congress
A major decision that resulted from this meeting was that there would be a continental army. The Congress commissioned George Washington to be the commander. They also authorized more printing of money. They were acting more like a full government body
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Lexington and Concord
These were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. British troops were sent to stop the rebellion, but were met with Minutemen in
Lexington. Whoever threw the first blows were unknown, but the British continued to Concord to seize their weapons. However, minutemen were hiding, waiting to ambush On their way back to
Boston, they were attacked
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Thomas Paine writes Common Sense
Common sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine challenging the British government. It set forth his arguments in wanting to gain American independence. Considered to be one of the most influential pamphlets and helped to write the Deceleration if Independence.
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Declaration of Independence
The people were constantly fighting for their rights under the king. As a result, a five man committee including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin and drafted a formal statement of the colonists grievances. This was finalized into the Deceleration of Independence.
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Battle of Saratoga
This was known as the turning point in the Revolution. John Burgoyne had to surrender after fighting American forces, This convinced the French to recognize the colonists and entered the war to become their ally.
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Treaty of Alliance
Recognized an alliance between the French army and American military.It also created an open trade connection. The Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France was also signed on this day, promoting trade and commercial ties between the two countries.
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Battle of Yorktown
This battle was the most important during the Revolutionary War. The French has created a sea blockade, while the Americans has created land blockade to trap the British. They were able to surround them and bombard them day and night for 3 weeks. The British surrendered and the Americans won. They successfully gained their Independence.
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Treaty of Paris (1783)
It was the official document that ended the Revolutionary War. It also officially acknowledged tat colonies were an independent country, no longer under the control of a monarchy.
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