The American Revolution

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    The American Revolution

    The Age of Enlightenment was a Period of intellectual and philosophical fervor in the thirteen colonies. It was largely contributive to large boosts in the world in the world of science we know as of today.
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    The French and Indian war.

    The French and the Americans fought in a war. They were all supported by individual Native American Tribes.
  • Sons of Liberty.

    Sons of Liberty.
    An unorganized group that was created around the time the colonies in América were formed. They were very chaotic and violent towards others of different beliefs.
  • Townshend Act of 1767

    Townshend Act of 1767
    The Taxes on many products were raised. Products listed goes as; glass, lead, paint, paper, tea.
  • First Continental meeting of Congress

    First Continental meeting of Congress
    An event that occurred near the beginning of the American revolution. Delegates from the 12 colonies at the time came to speak on certain matters.
  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord
    A violent Continental revolt against the British. Lexington and Concord led many American's to support the revolution.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    A battle that occurred in the siege of boston. The battle was named after Summerhill in Charles Town, Massachusetts's.
  • Olive Branch Petition sent to England

    Olive Branch Petition sent to England
    A last attempt sent to one of the former kings of England. It was a strong attempt to prevent the formal war.
  • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense published

    Thomas Paine’s Common Sense published
    Thomas Paine published a document known as Common Sense. It is 47 pages long addressing and advocating for independence for the thirteen colonies.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton
    A small battle; occurred on the morning of December 26 1776. It was small but pivotal for the American revolutionary war. It took place in Trenton, New Jersey.
  • The battle of Camden

    The battle of Camden
    This war was significant as a loss to the Americans. It gave the British a Upper hand; after the won the battle that occurred at the southern theater..
  • Great Compromise

    Great Compromise
    The great compromise was an agreement during the continental convention . It defend the legislative structure and representation each state would have under the united states constitution.
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    Constitution is ratified

    A charter of government ratifying the people of the unified together. It is the longest charter of a government to ever exist.
  • Bill Of Rights

    Bill Of Rights
    A set of rights established in 1971. 10; giving rights to each and every single citizen for reassurance that a new national government will not take over.
  • Articles of confederation

    Articles of confederation
    The continental congress developed document for the first constitution. It was in force March 1, 1781, till 1789.