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American Revolution Timeline

  • Sugar Act was Passed

    Sugar Act was Passed
  • Stamp Act was Passed

    Stamp Act was Passed
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
  • The Battle of Lexington

    The Battle of Lexington
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The declaration of independence was written to free the 13 american colonies. It was written by Thomas Jefferson. It ties in with enlightenment thinking because most of the ideas written were John Lockes ideas about the government. Including the Life, Liberty and Property (Persuit of happiness) quote we have. Also that people have certain rights just because they are people.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
  • The British Surrender to Yorktown

    The British Surrender to Yorktown
  • Constitutional Convention was Held

    Constitutional Convention was Held
  • Ratification of the US Constitutional Convention

    Ratification of the US Constitutional Convention
    A group of people for example Alexander Hamilton, James Madison etc had all supported the constitution. The constitution limited the governments powers and allows people the vote for a president and freedom of speech are all effects on enlightment thinking