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Bartolomé de las Casas
He was the one who purposed to bring strong slaves to America, since the natives were too weak. The Africans were brought then. Image: [Bartolomé de las casas]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://clasicos.librosmexico.mx/autor/fray-bartolomé-de-las-casas -
Scientists and philosophers
Galileo Galilei (1632) purposed the heliocentric theory, as well as used the telescope and scientific methods. Isaac Newton: he also contributed to science with the gravity discovery. John Loke, a philosopher, also took part in this movement for knowledge and questions, talking about the Tabula Rasa. -
Enlightenment
This happened after the Middle Ages, and it seeks for knowledge. It did this with philosophical movements and scientific revolutions. It made progress. -
Popular movements: revolution and revolt
Revolution: it is a change in the way of thinking, in the established order, in the government, and in the economy; it is a complex organized movement. Revolt: it is a protest by a smaller group of people. -
Rulers like Maria Theresa
Rulers had to be enlightened, which meant that they had to care for their people. They didn't censor or banned anything, and they had to support scientific, educational and philosophic advances (they themselves contributed). An example of an enlightened ruler was Maria Theresa. -
Seven years war
Seven years war: 1756-1763 (first truly global war) France vs Britain. British and French were both supported by the Indian (actually American) colonies. They were fighting for land to expand the 13 colonies as their own (for trade and income) Image: 7. [A map of america before and after the seven years war]. (2015). Retrieved from
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Rights and freedom
Natural rights: justice for everyone, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press (no censorship). XV - XIX century, they started gaining power. -
Unnecessary taxes from Britain
(1770-1773) Britain gave the American taxes for everything. They gave taxes to stamps, sugar and tea, which made Americans fed up of everything, like being part of the Parlament and not even be represented. Image: 8. [Taxes from britain]. (2012, September 13). Retrieved from: https://ushistoryrevolution2.wordpress.com/author/kik20/page/3/ -
Boston tea party
(1773) protest of the British settlers in America, consisting in trowing the tea to the sea. They were having enough of Britain and wanted their independence! Image: [Boston tea party]. (2012, July 4). Retrieved from http://es.paperblog.com/la-bandera-de-los-eeuu-y-el-destino-de-un-pais-corporatocracia-desde-sus-origenes-1970836/ -
Revolutionary fight
There was crisis until the 1770s. In 1774 the 13 colonies organized the Continental Congress (Philadelphia). From 1775 to 1783 there was an open fight (war) for independence of the 13 colonies; the declaration of independence was on July 4th, 1776
