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Enlightenment
During the enlightenment many books, essays, and inventions were discovered. The French and American revolutions were influenced by this period and it is what began the 19th century Romanticism. -
John Locke wrote the two Treatises of Government
This is a book written by John Locke and it offers his opinion on politics. In one part he is putting down the divine rights of kings and said that governments should be mutual. -
Minutemen
Minutemen were selected by militia men and were typically chosen at the age of 25 or younger due to their energy. About one quarter of the militia served as Minutemen, performing additional duties other than battle. -
French and Indian War
Also known as the 7 years war and started another chapter in the struggle between France and Britain. At the peace conference in 1763, the British received Canada from France and Florida from Spain, but France to keep its West Indian sugar islands and gave Louisiana to Spain. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Pontiac’s Rebellion begins when Native American warriors under Ottawa chief Pontiac attack the British force at Detroit. According to Pontiac’s plan, each tribe would seize the nearest fort and then the forces would come together to wipe out the undefended settlements. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued in 1763, by King George III following Great Britain's domination of French territory in North America after the end of the French and Indian War. -
The Quartering Acts
This act required the colonists to let British soldiers live with them if they had space. If the houses were too small for all the soldiers, then localities were to accommodate the soldiers in local inns -
Stamp Act
This act was when the commoners were forced to pay taxes on basically everything they used. The colonists insisted that the act was unconstitutional, and they decided to mob violence to intimidate stamp collectors into resigning. -
Stamp Act Congress
The Meeting took place in New York. It was the first gathering of elected representatives from several of the American Colonies. -
The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were passed by Parliament. The Act was for the British Colonies. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killings of five colonists by the British. This was the effect of tensions rising between the English and the American Colonists. -
The Boston Tea Party
This was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston. -
The Coercive Acts
This was a name used to describe the series of laws relating to Britain's Colonies. This was issued because of the Boston Tea Party. -
The First Continental Congress
This was a meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies. They met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Lexington and Concord
These were the first two engagements of the Revolutionary War. The first shot fired was at Lexington, Massachusetts. -
Second Continental Congress
Meeting of delegates of the 13 colonies that met soon after the revolutionary war. -
Thomas Pain writes "Common Sense"
"Common Sense" is a pamphlet written by Thomas Pain that advocates independence from Great Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence signified the colonies' independence from Great Britain signed by the delegates of the second continental congress. It shows the motive for their independence. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a climax of the Saratoga Campaign which ended in October 7, 1777 with an American victory. -
Treaty of Alliance
This treaty was created to make an alliance with France to help in the revolutionary war. -
Battle of Yorktown
With 17,000 continental and French troops, George Washington led the army in the last big battle with an American victory. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was signed by British and American representatives to end the Revolutionary War with The British while also recognizing America as an independent country.
