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Enlightenment, referred to by some as The American Enlightenment, was a period philosophical fever in the thirteen colonies. Eventually, it would lead to the American Revolution. -
The war caused Great Britain to gain more land in North America. It would lead to the American Resolution, eventually. -
This act required for the Colonist to pay tax. It was represented by a stamp, on many documents and even playing cards. Basically, any paper the Colonists used was taxed. -
The Sons of Liberty were groups of American colonists. They didn't agree with the British rule of the 13 colonies. They helped lead the colonies to the American Revolution. -
To help pay expenses in relation to the American colonies, Parliament passed the Townshend Act. This put taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. In response, the colonies began to discourage imports of the British. -
A political protest that happened in Boston after the British started "taxation without representation." The Americans dumped almost 350 chests of tea into the harbor. -
The first Continental Congress meeting lead the colonies to boycotting British goods, if Parliament didn't cancel the Interrogable Acts. If they refused, they would begin boycotting December 1st of 1774. -
This was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. It was fought in Massachusetts. It encouraged many Americans to support the cause of independence. -
The meeting happened inside Independence Hall. Congress began to prepare for war. -
The Battle was fought between the United Kingdom and the Colonist. The British won, despite having more more casualties than the retreating side. -
The Olive Branch Petition was sent to England as a final attempt to prevent formal war. It did not work as King George III refused to read it. The purpose was to remain in peace but, as it was ignored, the war grew closer to starting. -
Thomas Paine originally published the pamphlet anonymously. It became popular quickly, selling 120,000 in the first three months. Two main points from Common Sense included independence from England and the creation of a democratic republic. -
Adopted by the Continental Congress, it's purpose was to create a government with enough power to act by itself. It's three main purposes were;
1) Creates the national Government of a legislative, an executive, and judicial branch
2) Divide the power between the federal government and the states.
3) Protect individual liberties of Americans -
The Great Compromise's purpose was to establish the United States government as a "two-house law-making body." In their House of Representatives, the number from each state was determined by population. -
The Bill of Rights was a document of the first 10 amendments to the U.S constitution. It outlines the rights and limitations of the Government.