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Enlightenment
This was an intellectual act. Emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism over superstition and science over blind faith. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was a 7 year war that occurred between the French and the British. Both of which claimed lands in the Ohio River Valley. -
Sons Of Liberty
A group of instigators that wanted to intimidate the loyalist. -
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Townshend Act of 1767
To help pay expenses involved with governing the American colonies Parliament confirmed the Townshend Act. This initiated taxes on glass, lead, paper, paint, and even tea. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an incident that occurred when 9 British Soldiers shot at a crowd filled 400 American colonist who were harassing them. It was political tension between the British Solders and American colonists which turned into chaos. -
Boston Tea Party
To protest against the British Parliament's tax on tea dozens of disguised men boarded the three East India Company ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor's. British government declared this protest a treachery act which led them to respond violently. -
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Battles of Lexington & Concord
Battle of Lexington & Concord was the first military clash of the American Revolutionary War. Resulting in an American victory and rapid support of militia for the anti-British cause -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British attacked head on against the Americans and eventually won the hills. Despite the fact that they lost more than thousands of men this was an important confidence boost during the Siege of Boston. -
Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies served their political connections to Great Britain. The Second Continental unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Trenton took place during the American Revolution when General George Washington led American Troops across the Delaware River. The troops defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton which boosted the moral of the American troops. -
Articles of Confedereation
The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress. This then served as The United States first constitution -
Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was one of the biggest victories for the British in the Southern theater. Being known as Americas worst defeat in the field allowing the British in temporary control of the Southern Colonies. -
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3/5 Compromise
During the Constitutional Convention a compromise formed. Every 5 enslaved person was considered 3 in the states population. -
Bill of Rights adopted
Three-fourth of the states decided to ratify 10 amendments. Known as the Bill of Rights -
Stamp Act of 1765
British Parliament passed the Stamp Act that required colonists to pay taxes, represented by a stamp on various forms of papers, documents, and playing cards. This was used to help British troops stationed in the colonies.