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Sugar Act
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Stamp Act
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Boston Massacre
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Boston Tea Party
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The Battle of Lexington and Accord
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence reflects Enlightenment thinking because it includes that it is the government's duty to protect people's natural rights, people have the right "to alter or abolish" unjust government, and all power comes from the people. -
Battle of Saratoga
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British Surrender at Yorktown, Virginia
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Constitutional Convention
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Ratification of the U.S. Consitution
The U.S. Consitution reflects Enlightenment thinking because it entered a social contract and it separated powers among the three government branches.