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John Locke
- John Locke was a famous English Philosopher.
- He believed that everyone was to be given their 3 natural rights, which consisted of Life, Liberty, and Property. These rights were to also be protected by the government, according to him.
- Locke helped influence the American Revolution when he wrote the Second Treatise of Government that indicated that government should be overthrown if they failed to protect the people's rights.
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French and English Enlightenment
- This was a European movement where philosophers changed people's opinions on God, reason, humanity, and nature.
- It is significant and had an impact because it is what influenced the push for independence, since people had different views now.
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George Washington
- George Washington was the first president of the United States. He is the one who led American forces into defeating Britain, and helped America become independent. He was also part of the Virginia Convention and helped write the Constitution.
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Thomas Jefferson
- Thomas Jefferson was the person who wrote the Declaration of Independence. He was also the third president of the United States.
- He fought for independence.
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Lexington and Concord
- The Lexington and Concord battle is what initiated the American Revolution. -The British had planned on capturing leaders in Lexington and destroy all army supplies in Concord.
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Second Continental Congress
- This was a meeting between delegates from the Thirteen Colonies for self-governing.
- Its significant and had an impact because Congress helped them build armies, get supplies, appoint leaders, etc.
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Bunker Hill Battle
-The British were planning on taking over the hills around Boston, so Americans secretly moved their troops onto Bunker and Breed's Hill.
- This is significant because after the British realized what happened, they attacked. Three charges were sent by the British, but the American troops began to run out of ammunition by the third charge, causing them to retreat.
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Olive Branch Petition
- This was a petition that attempted to stop the colonist from declaring war with the British. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
- The king, George III, rejected it and angered colonist so they took actions into their own hands and pushed for independence.
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Declaration of Independence
- Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
- It is significant because it declared that the colonies could gain their independence from Great Britain. It allowed for alliances with France to be formed.
- It had a huge impact because it is what declared independence from Great Britain.
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Trenton Battle
- Conflict between the military of the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America.
- It is significant because the British Hessian army was terminated by Washington's raid across the Delaware River.
- It had a huge impact because the American army had faced many months of defeat and it boosted their confidence along with the country's when they defeated the the Hessian army.
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Princeton
- This was a battle with the British Army and German Hessians against the Americans
- It is significant because Britain has lost control over New Jersey, so they moved to New York. The Americans won in the Battle of Princeton and Trenton, which made them believe they could win the entire war.
- It had the same impact as the Battle of Trenton. It helped boost their confidence and helped them believe they could win the war.
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Saratoga Battle
- This was a series of battles that resulted in the British army under General Burgoyne to surrender.
- This is significant and had an impact because the Americans believed it now more than ever that they could truly won the war. Also, the French provided military aid as support.
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Valley Forge
- Valley Forge is where a camp was made my the American Continental Army for the winter. It was close to Philadelphia, where the British were staying.
- It is significant because Washington's leadership was questioned due to the defeats.
- It had a big impact because many troops died from the conditions and diseases, however, the suffering troops stayed loyal.
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France (Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Treaty of Alliance)
- This was an alliance between France and America that stated they would get mutual military support if war was to breakout between the French and British.
- This is significant and had an impact because it is what declared the United States as an independent nation. Also, it motivated the French and Americans to trade with each other.
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Spain
- Spain decided to help America during the war in hopes of getting the land that was taken from them by the British back. -It is significant because they supported America by giving supplies, weapons, money, gunpowder, etc.
- Their role was to get back their land from the British, so they became an ally with France, who was already an ally of America.
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Battle of Cowpens
- This was a battle in South Carolina that resulted in Americans winning.
- It is significant because the defeat slowed down the British's plan in taking over North Carolina.
- Its impact was that once again, it boosted the American's confidence in winning the war.
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Yorktown Battle
- The American and French forces trapped the British at Yorktown, causing the British to surrender. -This battle is the most important because it is what ultimately ended the American Revolution. The British had no more financial resources to raise another army, so they requested peace with the Americans.
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Treaty of Paris 1783
- This was a treaty that finally ended the American Revolution between America and Britain.
- It was significant, not only because it brought peace, but because it also declared that the Thirteen colonies were independent and free from Britain. Also, it help the US expand to the west, reaching the Pacific Ocean.