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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment, also known as The Age Of Reason, was a movement that emphasized reason and science. The Enlightenment era is how we were introduced to the thinkers of John Locke, Issac Newton, and Voltaire and the ideas of rationalism, empiricism, progressivism, and cosmopolitanism. Click Here To Learn More -
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French and Indian War
The British and French were both interested in the Ohio River valley and fought over the land for 7 years. The war ended in a British victory, but left the British in a huge debt. -
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The Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was formed to help end British rule over America and were the masterminds behind the Boston Tea Party. It is said that they disbanded after America gained freedom in 1783 with the end of the Revolutionary war. Click here to learn more -
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Stamp act 1765
This act helped pay for British troops stationed in the colonies during the Seven Year War. It raised revenue taxation of legal papers, newspapers, pamphlets, cards, almanacs, and dice. click here to learn more -
Boston Massacre
This was a confrontation in Boston in which nine British soldiers shot a crowd for harassing them. click here to learn more -
Boston Tea Party
This was a protest for British Parliament tax on tea. The protestors threw tea in the Boston Harbor, and this event sparked the "No taxation on representation". click here to learn more -
Declaration of Independence adopted
This was the signing of the Declaration of Independence which states the principals on our government and our rights to freedom. click here to learn more -
Olive Branch Petition sent to England.
The Olive Branch was a petition made to help keep things peaceful and avoid war between the 13 colonies and Great Britain. Click Here To Learn More -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense is published
Thomas Paine's Common Sense book is what helped sway the American Colonies to fight for their independence since he believed England shouldn't have ruling over America since it's so far away. -
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Battle of Yorktown
This battle ends the British rule in the colonies and the birth of the United States of America. click here to learn more -
Treaty of Paris signed
This ended the American Revolution and recognized the United States as an Independent Nation. click here to learn more -
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Constitutional Convention
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The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise was made since nobody could agree to follow the New Jersey Plan or the West Virginia Plan. The Great Compromise resulted in a bicameral legislature of a House of Representatives and the Senate so that way everyone can have equal representation. Click Here To Learn More -
The Bill of Rights are adopted
The ten amendments of the Bill of Rights were ratified and signed into plan to protect people's certain freedoms. Click Here To Learn More
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