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7 year war
The war of the Austrian succession was fought in 3 parts of the world. The war was fought from 1740-1748, Europe, Asia, and North America all partook in the war. -
The Social Contract
Rousseau published the " Social Contract ", the entire society agrees to be governed by its general will. -
Parliament
Parliament imposed the stamp act on the colonies. -
First continental congress
The first organized continental congress was met in Philadelphia of September of 1774 -
continental congress Pt. 2
The second continental approved the Declaration of Independence, the American revolution begun. -
forced to surrender
General Cornwallis was forced to surrender to the American and French forces under Washington at Yorktown, the British decided to end the war. -
Treaty of Pairs
Treaty of Pairs recognized the independence of the American Colonies. -
Delegates
Delegates met in Philadelphia at the constitutional convention center to revise articles and plan for a whole new government.
