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Enlightenment
The enlightenment was a period where thinkers promoted science and reason over tradition and superstition , leading to many advances in knowledge and social reforms . It was a major influence on the political ideas . -
French & Indian War
The french and Indian War was a conflict between Britain and France over North American territory , with various Native American tribes aligning with both sides. The british victory led to france ceding its territories . -
Sons of Liberty
The sons of Liberty were a group of American patriots who organized protest against British policies before the American Revolution. Theyre famous for their role in events like the Boston Tea Party -
Townshend Act of 1767
The Townshend act of 1776 wee British laws that taxed goods like tea , glass, and paper imported to the American colonies . This led to wide spreads protest from the colonies -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest by American colonist against British taxation, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor . It was a pivotal event leading up to the American Revaluation -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The American patriots were defeated at the Battle Of Bucker Hill , but they proved they could hold their own against the superior of british army . -
Olive branch petition sent to England
The olive branch petition was adopted by the congress on July 5, 1775 , to be sent to the king as a last attempt to prevent formal war. -
Thomas pain common sense published
The olive branch petition empathized their loyalty o the British crown and empathized their rights as british citizens. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
.The declaration of independent , adopted on July 4, 1776 announced Americas separation from Britain and listed grievances against the British king , asserting the colonies right to self - govern -
Article of confederation created
The Article Of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war. -
Battle of Camden
Battle of Camden , A decisive battle in American revolution, fought in south Carolinian August 16th . This was one of the most crushing defeats -
Treaty of Paris signed
The Treaty of Paris signed in 1783 , officially ended the American Revolutionary war , with the Britain recognizing the independence of the united state. They also set boundries for the new nation and addressed issues such as debates . -
3/5 Compromise `
It determined that three out of every 5 slaves were counted when determining a states total population . Before the civil wa , the Three-Fiths compromise gave disproportionate representation of slave states -
Great Compromise
The great Compromise , reached during the constitutional Convention of 1787 , resolved disputes between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature .