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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was a time in history that inspired many books, laws, scientific discoveries, inventions, wars, and revolutions. The American and French Revolutions were directly inspired by The Enlightenment and the attention it brought.
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was fought between France and Great Britain and it was also known as the 9 year war. The French and the British began fighting in 1754, but the war was not officially declared until 1756.
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Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was actually a secret organization that was created by the thirteen colonies to further the rights of the European colonists to fight taxation. It actually plays a big part as to why most of the colonies battle in the Stamp Act! -
Stamp Act of 1765
This tax was imposed on all American colonist and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Some examples include newspapers, licenses, legal documents, and other publications. -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend Act was put in place to make new taxes and benefits to the government over regular people. The British made these taxes and laws so that the colonies would pay for themselves and their officials. -
Boston Massacre
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The Boston Massacre was influenced because of the tension between the colonists and the British. This tension caused British to shoot unarmed colonists. -
First Continental Congress Meet
The First Continental Congress meet took place in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Important people from twelve of the thirteen colonies that would fight in the Revolutionary War participated in the meeting. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord actually kicked off the American Revolution. The Americans ended up on the winning side with these, causing the British to retreat back to Boston. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The Declaration of Independence is the statement adopted by the Second Continental meeting at the Pennsylvania State House. This building is now known as Independence Hall. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle was a decisive victory by a combined force of American Colonial Army troops and French Army troops. The Americans were led by General George Washington. -
3/5 Compromise
Perhaps the most controversial compromise was the 3/5 compromise. This was an agreement that 3/5 of a state's slaves would count towards apportioning Representatives. -
Constitutional Convention
This meeting was to address the problems of the weak central government. This event decided how America was going to be governed. -
The Constitution is Ratified
It took 10 months for the first 9 states to approve of the constitution. The first to agree was Delaware. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
Congress added to the state Legislatures, twelve proposed amendments to the Constitution. Numbers three through twelve were actually taken in by the states to become the United States Bill of Rights!
