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Revolutionary War Mr. Herron 7th

  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment

    Through the Enlightenment, leaders studied about limited government, seperation of power, and social contract.
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    After the war, Britian was in great debt and so King George III demanded more money from the colonies. Also, King George kept a standing army to "protect" the colonies.
  • Sugar Act

    Sugar Act

    This act raised prices on sugar that was imported from the West Indies.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    This act required taxes on things such as marriage licenses and playing card to help pay for millitary purposes.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    This was the taxation of tea in the colonies.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    British soldiers and colony citizens had an unfair violent dispute and it was used to make the British look bad.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    Colonist dumped tea from a few different ships into the boston harbor.
  • Shot Heard Round the World

    Shot Heard Round the World

    No one knows who shot first, but it started the war. It happens in Lexington/Concord when the Britian tried to take citizens' gun.