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A work of political philosophy written by John Locke anonymously in 1689
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A book on political theory anonymously published by Baron de Montesquieu in 1750
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British settlers begin to settle in the Ohio River valley in 1753, which angered the French
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War between Great Britain and the French/Indians.
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An early attempt of forming a union of the colonies under one government.
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British attempt to attack the French.
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A rebellion started by a loose confederacy of Native Americans after the French and Indian war coming together to drive the British settlers out of the region.
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King George the 3rd declares an acquisition of French territory in North America.
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Four laws that outraged the American colonists.
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Tax that actually reduced the tax on molasses but was more strict.
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5 acts to make sure colonies paid the government and judge.
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The act required many printed pieces were on stamped paper, stamped in London.
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Colonists started a riot, in which 5 were killed, and 6 were wounded. One of those who were killed was named Crispus Attucks.
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Riot against British soldiers leaving 5 dead, and 6 wounded.
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When the British parliament lowered the tax on tea, the colonists were still mad because they still had to pay tax.
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200 men disguised as indians dumped tea into the Boston Harbour
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Convention of delegates from the 13 colonies.
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The American "soldiers" had a draw with the British soldiers, it wasn't a defeat either side, really.
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An attempt to avoid a war with Great Britain. The petition was rejected.