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550 B.C. Athens establishes first deocracy.
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509 B.C. Rome Establishes Republic.
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Magna Carta signed. It meant the King must abide by the laws and people cannot be drpirved of their life, liberty, or property. Except by law.
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Christopher Columbus lands in America. Europeans now had a route to the new world.
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The Mayflower ship lands in plymouth.
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First document sighned in the U.S. established self government for the pioneers.
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Idea of Social Contract came from this enlightenment thinker.
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War between New France and New England.
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Gave the people more rights, took away some power from the King.
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King Williams war ends. Resulting in status quo ante bellum. The borders went back to the way they were before the war.
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Second in a series of French and Indian Wars. Spainish were also involved.
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Queen Anne's War ends.
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3rd french indian war. Fought in New York, Massachusetts Bay, Nova Scotia, New Hampshire.
Great Britain and British American Iroquois Confederation.
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King George's War ends.
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Massive war fought in North America, Europe, and India.
involved France, Great Britain, Prussia, Spainish Empire, Sweeden, Portugal, Iroquois, Mughal Empire. Great Britain won control over American Conlonies. Became in debt from the war. Increased taxes on the colonies. Lead to increased conflict between Great Britain and the Colonies. -
Ends 7 years war.
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increased taxes on imported Sugar and Molasses.
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Parliament creates Currency Act due to shortage of bills in the Colonies.
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Put tax on Stamps. Infurtiated colonist.
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Patrick Henry gives "If this be treason, make the most of it" speech.
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Repeal of Stamp Act. Boycotts hurt British trade,
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During a protest, Red Coats killed 5 civilian men.
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Colonist detroy tea by throwing the barrels into the Boston Harbor.
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An Act tmade to discontinue the import of products into Boston.
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Made it the law that Colonist shall house Britsh troops without question.
*Intolerable Act.
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Motivated the colonists to revolt against the Monarchy.
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Warned Samual Hancock and John Hancock that British troops were coming by sea. The Lexington battle resulted from the British attack.
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Minutemen and Redcoats clash at Lexington and concord.
Official start of Revolutionary War. -
American Colonies not ruled by Great Britain.
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America is now free from Great Britain.
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Convention held to discuss Constitution.
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Consitution becomes valid.
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Constitution signed by 40 men.
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Establishes rules for the government.
