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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment brought us many books, scientific discoveries, and wars. the revolution of America and France was inspired by the Enlightenment. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was fought along the new world, to determine who would control the colonies. The main causes of the war were conflicting claims over territory, beaver trade, and religious differences. -
Stamp act of 1765
The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to help pay for British troops. This act required colonists to pay taxes which was shown by a stamp. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre started as a street fight between British troops and Boston citizens. The citizens started to throw snow, stones, sticks, and other things. That lead to the troops killing several people. -
the Boston tea party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest. The American colonist was frustrated at the British for imposing “taxation without representation,”
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the Battle of lexington
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on, kicked off the American Revolutionary War -
The Declaration of independence adopted
the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress. The 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. -
Articles of Confederation Created
The Articles of Confederation was created by the Continental Congress to create a national government composed of a Congress. -
Battle of Yorktown
The siege on Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution. The battle cemented George Washington's reputation. -
Treaty of Paris signed
The signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the war of the American Revolution. This treaty was signed by representatives from Great Britain and The United States of America. -
The 3/5 compromise
The three-fifths compromise was an agreement between delegates from the Northern and the Southern states at the United States Constitutional Convention. the 3/5ths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation -
The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise created two legislative bodies in Congress. According to the Great Compromise, there would be two national legislatures in a bicameral Congress. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
James Madison wrote the amendments, the reason the Bill of rights was written was to prevent the government to be to powerful.
