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François-Marie Arouet
He came from a middle-class family, and was well known for his novels,essays, letter, etc. He believed in religious toleration, he fought for it in France, and even did his "Treatise on Toleration" in which he said ..."all men are brothers under God."
Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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Enlightment
It was a philosophical movement, that was principally based in the ideas of John Locke and Isaac Newton; and the application of the Scientific Method to achieve an understanding of everything that happened around them. Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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French and Indian War
War between the British settlers and the French settlers, for the territories that were under the power of the French. The British wanted those territories to expand their colonies. The french lost and the territories were transferred to the British by the "Treaty of Paris". (n.d.). Retrieved August 20, 2017, from https://history.state.gov/milestones
Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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Mary Wollstonecraft
Considered the founder of the movements for women´s rights. She was a writer and worked for a magazine publisher. She kept writing about her ideas on some´s rights and education. She married William Godwin (a philosopher ), and died after giving birth to their daughter -Marry Wollstonecraft Godwin- who is the author of "Frankenstein".
Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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The Stamp Act
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The American Revolution/Other Countries Support
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France supplied weapons and economical help to the rebels since the begging of the war. In February,1778, they gave diplomatic recognition to the American State. Britain was obliged to surrender at Yorktown in 1781.
They recognized the independence of the American colonies in 1783.
Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre happened in March 5,1770. It occurred because some Bostonians were throwing snowballs near a group of British soldiers that were guarding the "Boston Customs House". The soldiers were´t allowed to fire. This is considered a key event that help unite all the colonies against Britain. (n.d.). Retrieved August 20, 2017, from http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/revolut/jb_revolut_boston_1.html -
Boston Tea Party
A tax was added to tea, this caused discomfort and anger to the British settlers, because the tax was only applied to the Colonies.
The Boston Tea Party consisted of colonists that boarded the ships in which the tea cargo was kept, and then they threw it overboard. Boston Tea Party History | Where the Tea Party Began. (n.d.). Retrieved August 20, 2017, from https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-party-history
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Creation of the Continental Army.
The fight between Colonists and the British army in April 1775, lead to the meeting of the Second Continental Congress. In this congress they created the Continental Army, that would fight for the Independence of the Colonies. George Washington was declared commander of this army. Biography of George Washington. (n.d.). Retrieved August 20, 2017, from http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/biography/
Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the "Declaration of Independence" which was approved by the Second Continental Congress. This document stated that the colonies were "free and independent states absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown".
Spielvogel, J. J. (2005). Glencoe world history. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
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Biography of the photo "Declaration of Independence"
(photo of the "Declaration of Independence"
Lincoln, A., Columbus, C., Washington, G., & Mason, G. (2007, August 01). American Treasures of the Library of CongressTop Treasures. Retrieved August 20, 2017, from http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tr00.html
