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Enlightenment
The Enlightenment 17th- and 18th-century. it was an intellectual and philosophical movement when Europe emphasized reason, individualism, scientific inquiry, and skepticism making thought and political theory. https://www.britannica.com/event/Enlightenment-European-history -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War, 1754-1763 it was conflict between Britain and France in North America. It was caused by territorial arguments involving Native American tribes but led to British dominance.
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Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act, 1765 it was a tax imposed by the British parliament on the American colonies making them use stamp papers for legal documents, newspapers, and other products. It caused lots of protests between the America and Britain leading to the cause of the American Revolution. https://www.britannica.com/event/Stamp-Act-Great-Britain-1765 -
Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty 1760s it was a secret organization formed in the American colonies mainly to resist British taxes and promote for colonial rights. they were known for organizing protests like the Boston Tea Party.
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770. The fight was between British troops and a crowd of people in Boston, Massachusetts. It happened because taxation without representation by Boston leaders which led to 5 deaths and 6 people wounded. https://www.britannica.com/event/Boston-Massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773. 342 chests of tea belonging to British East India Company were thrown from ships into the Boston Harbor by American patriots in disguise. Which then led to the British passing new acts. https://www.britannica.com/event/Boston-Tea-Party -
Olive Branch Petition sent to England
The Olive Branch Petition July 1775 was a final attempt by the American colonies to avoid war with Great Britain. By being loyal to the crown while requesting a peaceful resolution.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-adopts-olive-branch-petition -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19,1775. their fight marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. When colonial military fought British troops because they tried to seize colonials and arrest revolutionary leaders.https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/battle-lexington-and-concord -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill happened on June 17, 1775 during the beginning of the American Revolutionary war that took place on Breed's Hill near Boston when British troops tried to take over nearby Hills. resulting in a victory for the British. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Bunker-Hill -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton, December 26, 1776. The Continental Army raided Hessian and British forces in New Jersey and took their stuff. Then George Washington and his troop retreated on the Delaware River. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/battle-of-trenton -
Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden, August 16, 1780. 2000 British and Loyalist troops fought and defeated about 4,000 American troops. It happened because the British tried to take control of the state. https://experiencecamdensc.com/visitors/what-to-do-page/historic-sites/battle-of-camden/ -
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Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, Sep 28, 1781 - Oct 19, 1781. The battle marked the end of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces laid end to British General troops in Virginia. https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/washingtons-revolutionary-war-battles/the-yorktown-campaign -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris, September 3, 1783. U.S. and British Representatives agreed on ending the American Revolution. which the United States was agreed upon as an independent nation and given their land.
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The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise, 1787 was to make things fair and equal. The Great Compromise was to make a bicameral legislature and to put representation in the House of Representatives, and in the Senate by equal numbers for each state. https://www.history.com/news/how-the-great-compromise-affects-politics-today -
Bill of Rights adopted
The Bill of Rights adopted, Dec 15, 1791 It was basically agreeing on the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution. And it agrees on civil freedom and protection for people against government. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/bill-of-rights-day.html