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Period: 1401 to
Changes in the society
The economy changes from feudalism to capitalism, appeared the enlightened absolutism, the potencial countries colonized new lands. -
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Enlightement
Philosophical movement, started with the Scientific Revolution. Belief in the power of human reason NOT religious. -
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Seven Year War/France and Indian War
British wanted to expand the original 13 colonies but for France their territory was so important so they fight for keep it. -
The Stamp Act
The first tax on the colonies without having a representation in the parlament.
Hickman K. (March 22, 2017). American Revolution: The Stamp Act of 1765. Retieved on August 18, 2017 from https://www.thoughtco.com/stamp-act-of-1765-2360657 -
Boston Massacre
Five colonist were killed and six were injured. This was uses as a propaganda piece against the British military. -
The Boston Tea Party
A group of Boston activist threw a lot of boxes with tea into the water. In order to show their anger with all the taxes they have to pay.
Zamalan A. (April 21, 2017). The 1773 Boston Tea Party and U.S. Terrorism. Retrieved on August 18, 2017 from https://www.thoughtco.com/1773-boston-tea-party-terrorism-in-the-united-states-3209276 -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress meets with 56 delegates in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia. -
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Independence War
It was the open fight were a lot of lifes were lost. It was between the Kingdom of Great Britain against the thirteen British colonies on the North American continent . -
Declaration of Independence
It was the formal beginning of the American Revolution. Currently is the biggest celebration of the USA. -
Treaty of Paris
It formal recognized the Independence of the American colonies. It was the end of the American Revolution.
Kelly M. (June 10, 2014). Treaty of Paris. Retrieved on August 18, 2017 from https://www.thoughtco.com/treaty-of-paris-104862.
