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The Enlightenment was a period of discovery and learning among Europeans and Americans from 1680-1820. -
The French and Indian war began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. But the whole issue started due to territorial issues. -
The Stamp Act was the act in which the British taxed many things such as newspaper, pamphlets, legal documents, dice, and even playing cards. The act was created in order to fund the 10,000 soldiers that still remained in North America, the act sparked immediate reaction and was later lifted. -
The Boston Massacre started off as a argument that later sparked a riot outside of the House of Customs. Those events later led to 9 British soldiers shooting into a crowd of 300 to 400 people leaving many injured or even killed. -
It was an American political protest led by the sons of liberty in Boston Massachusetts. Infuriated by the taxing of tea from they took to the harbor and dumped many imports of tea into the harbor. -
These were acts used as a form of punishment against the colonists as a result of the Boston Tea Party. They were four acts in total placed by the British in hopes of keeping Americans under control but instead had an opposite effect when people instead joined the rebels. -
With tensions being high with the 13 colonies and British authorities. the colonists started to hide weapons and ammo to go against the British, and it worked because in 1738 they won their freedom. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle that took place in Charleston during the early stages of the Revolutionary war. The battle resulted with the Americans at loss which led to the British with boosted confidence. -
The founding document was a symbol of the birth of a new country and Separation of the 13 colonies from Britain. The document was made official in Independence Hall in Philadelphia as an outline of what the government and rights of the people would be. -
The battle of Trenton was a very important win because at the time where American morale was down. The victory helped to raise spirits, it also was George Washington's iconic victory. -
The Articles of Confederation was 5 pages long and contained 13 articles, a conclusion, and signatures. Members worker from June 1776-1777. -
The battle of Camden was one of the worst defeats for Americans in the south. With the British winning the battle the gained control over the Carolinas. -
This event marked the end of a seven year war where the 13 colonies were led to victory by General George Washington. Cornwallis's surrender meant victory for the colonies in the field of Yorktown, Virginia. -
The Treaty of Paris was an agreement on the part of the U.S. and British representatives. It granted independence and also western territory for the U.S. as well as setting boundaries. -
It was a decision made so that the house of representatives and senate, be chosen according to population for equal numbers in each sate.