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The Enlightenment
An intellectual and cultural movement in the eighteenth century. It emphasized reason over superstition and science over blind faith. -
French & Indian War
A theater of the Seven Year War, which pitted the North American colonies of the British Empire against those of the French, each side being supported by various Native American tribes. -
Sons Of Liberty
Used an extreme form of civil disobedience threats, and in some cases actual violence to intimidate loyalists and outrage the British government. -
Townshend Act of 1767
To help pay the expenses involved in governing the American colonies, Parliament passed the Townshend Acts, which initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an American political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A battle between the British and Americans during the American Revolutionary War on Breeds Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. -
Articles of Confederation Created
This document served as the United States first constitution. It was in force from March 1, 1781, until 1789 when the present-day Constitution went into effect. -
Battle of Yorktown
British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
The American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation. -
Great Compromise
It provided a dual system of congressional representation. In the House of Representatives each state would be assigned a number of seats in proportion to its population. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
The House passed a joint resolution containing 17 amendments based on Madison's proposal.