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Enlightenment
The Enlightenment, spanning the 17th and 18th centuries, was an intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized reason, science, and individualism over tradition and religious authority. It inspired revolutionary ideas about the government, society, and human rights, profoundly shaping modern Western thought. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War started from 1754-1763. During that time, approximately eleven thousand people had died during that time, three thousand in battle, and ten thousand died due to of a disease. -
Sons Of Liberty
The Sons Of Liberty was a secret organization formed in the American colonies to oppose British policies and taxes, such as the Stamp Act. They played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion and organizing protests that eventually led to the American Revolution. -
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Townshend Act of 1767
The Townshend Acts of 1767 were a series of measures passed by the British Parliament that imposed duties on common goods imported into the American colonies, such as paper, glass, and tea. These acts sparked widespread protest and contributed to the growing unrest that eventually led to the American Revolution. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, when British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five people. This event escalated tensions between the American colonies and Britain, fueling the growing desire for independence. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party, which took place on December 16, 1773, was a protest by American colonists against the British government's Tea Act. Disguised as a Mohawk Indians, the colonists boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor as an act of defiance. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord , fought on April 19, 1775, marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. These initial skirmishes between colonial militia and British troops signaled the start of open conflict and the colonists fight for independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, was one of the early and significant battles of the American Revolutionary War. Despite being a tactical victory for the British, the heavy casualties they suffered boosted the confidence and morale of the American forces. -
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Battle Of Trenton
The Battle Of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776, and marked a pivotal victory for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Led by General George Washington, the surprise attack against Hessian forces boosted American morale and reinvigorated the revolutionary cause. -
Articles of Confederation created
The Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781, served as the first constitution of the United States, establishing a loose alliance of sovereign states states. However, its weaknesses, such as the lack of a strong central government, eventually led to the drafting of the U.S. constitution. -
Battle Of Camden
The Battle Of Camden was a significant conflict during the American Revolutionary War, taking place on August 16, 1780, in South Carolina. It resulted in a decisive victory for the British forces under General Cornwallis, severely weakening the American Southern army. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown fought from September 28 to October 19, 1781, was the decisive victory that effectively ended the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces successfully besieged British troops, leading to the surrender of British General Cornwallis and paving the way for American independence. -
Treaty Of Paris
The Treaty Of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, officially ended the American Revolutionary War. It recognized the independence of the United States and established its borders from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. -
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Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787, was a gathering of delegates from the thirteen American states to create a new framework of government. This meeting resulted in the drafting of the United States Constitution, which established the foundational principles and structure of federal government. -
Great Compromise
The Great Compromise, reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, resolved a major dispute between large and small states by establishing a bicameral legislature. This agreement created the Senate, with equal representation for each state, and the House of Representatives, with representation based on population.