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Also known as the great "Age of Reason." It is the period of political and philosophical discourse that characterized European society. -
It was a North American conflict between Great Britain and France. It is also known as the "Seven Years' War." -
The Sons of Liberty consisted of a grassroot group of instigators and provocateurs who used a major form of civil disobedience. They used violence against the loyalists and make the British government mad. -
There would be stamps on lots of papers, documents, and even playing card which indicated that colonists had to pay a tax. The act was urged by the British governments without any approval. -
British soldiers that were guarding the Boston Customs House broke out in a fight with a patriot mob. Several men died that day. -
A protest which happened in Boston, Massachusetts. Many American colonists were upset at Britain for following through with, taxation without representation and dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. -
This marked the start of the American War of Independence. It convinced many Americans to take up arms and support independence. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a big fight that took place in a landscapes with many hills. The New England soldiers faced the British army for the 1st time and this fight is now well known. -
The Olive Branch Petition was sent to the king to try and stop war from happening. The petition highlighted their rights as citizens and their loyalty to the British crown. -
George Washington's army won after crossing the Delaware River in a bad storm. The army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. -
A loose confederation of sovereign states was created. This left most of the power to the state governments. -
The British had a successful victory in South Carolina. It is one of the biggest defeats in the American army. -
The British troops surrendered and were outnumbered. They had great losses during a 3 week siege. -
A treaty that was signed between the American colonies and Great Britain. This ended the American Revolution and The United States became independent. -
The constitutional has to be approved by others to take action. When it's approved by 9 out of the 13 state legislatures it can then happen.