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Enlightenment
Period in the 1700s when philosophers believed that they could apply the scientific method and use reason to explain human nature logically. A major focus was the concept of reasoning. URL: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RwxBxbuS43g/TQTe5e4B9sI/AAAAAAAAAQM/xOem_4eTrmQ/s1600/Enlightenment+2.jpg -
John Locke writes Two Treatises of Government
John Locke wrote Two Treatises on Government as justification of Glorious Revolution and end of absolutism in England. He argued that man is born good and has rights to life, liberty, and property. To protect these rights, people enter social contract to create government with limited powers. He also mentioned that the government could be overthrown if they failed to protect the citizens. URL:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Locke_treatises_of_government_page.jpg -
French and Indian War
Great Britain and France, along with each of their Indian allies, fought for control of eastern North America between. Expensive war to protect colonies is ultimately a cause of the American Revolution. Great Britain ultimately won. URL:
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Pontiac’s Rebellion
It was an Indian uprising after the French and Indian War, which was led by an Ottowa chief named Pontiac. They opposed British expansion into the western Ohio Valley and started destroying British forts in the area. The attacks ended when Pontiac was killed. URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac%27s_War#/media/File:Pontiac_chief.png -
The Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation of 1763 was a law that forbade the colonists to settle west of the Appalachian mountains. Its purpose was to prevent conflict and war between the Native Americans and the British because Britain was low on money and it didn't want to spend more on war. URL:
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The Stamp Act
The stamp act was imposed to help pay of war debts, and it was the first direct tax paid by the colonies. Direct tax was on all important documents such as newspapers, wills, marriage license, mortgages. URL: https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/declaration_independence.jpg -
The Quartering Acts
It was an act enforced by the British on their North American colonies. It required colonist to provide adequate housing and basic necessities like food to the troops.
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The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were named after Charles Townshend, head of British ministry. He persuaded Parliament to pass these regulations with an import duty on glass, while lead, paper and paint and tea. This was an indirect customs duty payable at American ports. URL: http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/12/townshend-acts-hero-AB.jpeg -
The Boston Massacre
During the Boston Massacre five Boston colonist were killed by British troops. It was sparked by a colonial rebellion in result of British taxes and the British opened fire. URL: https://www.landofthebrave.info/boston-massacre.htm -
The Boston Tea Party
It was a reaction by the colonists of the British, it was their way of letting their anger out. The colonist disguised as Indians boarded a British ship and threw tea into the harbor. URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Boston_Tea_Party_Currier_colored.jpg -
The Coercive Acts
The coercive acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party. The acts were passed against the colony of Massachusetts until Boston could repay the money. The acts passed by british parliament closed the port of boston, banned all town meetings, and put General Thomas Gage as the new governor of the colony. URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c7/RapeBoston.jpg/1024px-RapeBoston.jpg -
The First Continental Congress
Colonists, from 12 out of the 13 colonies, came together in response to the Intolerable Acts. They organized boycott and wrote the Declaration of Rights. URL: http://www.celebratingholidays.com/?page_id=88 -
Second Continental Congress
They organized the continental Army, called on the colonies to send troops, selected George Washington to lead the army. They also appointed the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/Congress_voting_independence.jpg -
Lexington and Concord
British governor Thomas Gage sent troops to Concord to stop the colonists who were loading arms. The next day, on April 19, 1775, the first shots were fired in Lexington, starting the Revolutionary War. URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Battle_of_Lexington,_1775.png -
Thomas Paine writes Common Sense
Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain. URL: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Commonsense.jpg/200px-Commonsense.jpg -
Declaration of Independence
The Document was made during the Second Continental Congress. It established the 13 colonies as independent states, free from the rule of Great Britain. It was written mainly by Thomas Jefferson, and it was the first to state that all men are created equal and they are endowed by God with the rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness". URL: https://www.monticello.org/sites/default/files/uploaded-content-images/draft_Declaration.jpg -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle marked the turning point of the American Revolution. It was very important because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. It lifted American spirits, ended the British threat in New England by taking control of the Hudson River, and, showed other outside nations that the U.S. had great potential. URL: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b3/f0/8d/b3f08dc9307d3cee00ca8e587c15ad7e.jpg -
Beginning of French involvement in the American Revolution (Treaty of Alliance)
The treaty was an agreement between France and the U.S. France had officially recognized the United States as an independent nation, and this resulted in Great Britain declaring War on France. URL: https://seaofliberty.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/treaty-of-alliance-1778.jpg -
Battle of Yorktown
It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay by the French fleet. He was sandwiched between the French navy and the American army. He surrendered October 19, 1781. URL: http://www.worldatlas.com/r/w728-h425-c728x425/upload/bd/12/6e/battle-of-yorktown.jpg -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty was represented in Paris and signed so that the U.S. could have its independence from Great Britain and have its own government. It also said that any loyalist who had land was to be taken away and returned to the U.S. URL: https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/7894568912_9598b5a483_m.jpg -
Benjamin Franklin and the Treaty of Paris
The countries involved in the treaty were Britain and the U.S. They sent 3 people from America. These people where Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. The reason for this treaty was for the U.S. To gain independence from Britain and become its own country and also to have its own self government. URL: http://revolution.mrdonn.org/the%20treaty%20of%20Paris.jpg -
Minutemen
Minutemen was the nickname given to local militiamen who fought against the British during the Revolutionary War. They were called minutemen because of their supposed ability to be ready for battle at a minute's notice. They were popular throughout the 1800s. URL: http://www.ushistory.org/people/images/minutemen.jpg
