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John Locke writes Two Treatises of Government
John Locke's idea were based on political philosophy and argued his beliefs in his book. The first treatise, he argued about the divine right of kings and how it was not right. The second treatise, he explains the political power within a government. https://www.google.com/search?q=john+locke+wrote+two+treatises+of+government&biw=1177&bih=935&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiQnsSo -
Enlightenment
It is also known as the Age of reason because it introduced new ideas and knowledge.During this time many books, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws and revolution were created. https://www.google.com/search?q=wpv=2&biw=1177&bih=935&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj8zJ71vLXPAhWF6x4KHXfAAEoQ_AUICSgE&safe=active -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War consisted of the French and Indians against the English and Colonists. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris on February 10, 1763. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
A group of Native American tribes joined together due to their common anger with the British Post-War policies. The group of Native Americans attacked British settlements and destroyed eight in total. The warriors killed and injured numerous colonists during the attacks. The rebellion is named after a key chief in the rebellion. -
The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 by King George III which stopped all settlement past a line drawn along the Appalachian Mountains. The line was to appease the Native Americans to prevent war. Great Britain piled up significant war debts from the French and Indian War and didn't want more. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a direct tax applied to all legal documents. The Stamp Act required that the colonists use specially stamped paper for all of their documents and papers. The Act was repealed in 1766 after a boycott and then a mob against the tax collectors. -
The Quartering Acts
The Quartering Act required all colonists to house soldiers if needed. The soldiers could walk into any house and stay for as long as they wanted. Many colonists refused and the King made it illegal for the Royal Governor of New York to pass legislation until they complied. -
The Stamp Act Congress
It was a meeting held in New York City with the representatives from the British Colonies in North America. The meeting was made because they wanted to plan a protest against the Stamp Act. https://www.google.com/search?q=stamp+act+congress&espv=2&biw=1177&bih=935&source=lnms& -
The Townshend Acts
After the repeal of the Stamp Act the British still needed money so they came out with the Townshend Act which was an indirect tax instead of direct. The Townshend Act was a tax on imported goods like tea. The Townshend Act was repealed in March, 1770. -
Boston Massacre
A group of British Redcoats were in the town square in Boston when a mob of angry colonists began throwing snowballs at the soldiers. The soldiers were told not to retaliate until one did and then they all attacked. The first man to be shot was Crispus Attucks. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest and was known as the " The destruction of tea in Boston". People in Charleston, New York and Philadelphia rejected the transport of the tea from Boston. Later that night, Samuel Adams and Sons of liberty took 342 containers and threw them off of the ships as a protest. https://www.google.com/search?q=boston+tea+party+facts&safe=strict&biw=1366&bih=638&source -
The Coercive Acts
These set acts was established due to American Colonists destroying British property. The laws were made to punish the people in Boston and was issued by the British Parliament. The acts closed the port of Boston until the people paid the damage, it limited Massachusetts's government with their town meetings and the Quartering Act was expanded. https://www.google.com/search?q=coercive+acts&safe=strict&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjUm6iznbLPAhVLOT4KHTtsDrQQ_AUICCgB&b -
The First Continental Congress
The delegates from the twelve of the thirteen colonies held a meeting at Carpenters' Hall located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This meeting was called for the cause of the Coercive Acts. There were 56 delegates who participated in the meeting except for Georgia because they had an agreement with the British. It was held on till October 26,1744. https://www.google.com/search?q=the+first+continental+congress&espv=2&biw=1177&bih=935&sour -
Minutemen
The Minutemen got their name because they were known for getting ready in a minutes time. They were trained to use weapons and perform special tactics. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were known as the first military engagement between the Colonies and the British. It started when the Colonies formed a Massachusetts Provincial Congress in response to the Boston Tea Party. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was organized to talk about the war efforts and adopt the Declaration of Independence. It also occurred in Philadelphia. -
Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense
Commons Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, which established colonist's grievances about the King of England. Thomas Jefferson used some of his grievances when he authored the Declaration of Independence. -
Declaration of Independence
This was written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted at the Second Continental Congress. It declared independence from British rule. We have a holiday called the 4th of July to celebrate it. -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was considered the turning point of the revolution. The Americans with help of the French surrounded the British. The British changed their strategy after surrendering by staying close to the coast -
Treaty of Alliance
The Treaty of Alliance is also known as the Franco-American Treaty because it is between the Colonies and France. It states that mutual military support will be given to each other against Britain -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown is also known as the Siege of Yorktown. The army was led by George Washington and is known as the last major land battle of the American Revolution -
Benjamin Franklin and the Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the war between the colonies and British. Benjamin Franklin was one of the five negotiators for the colonies. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was negotiated by then United States and Great Britain which ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence. Negotiations were conducted by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay.
