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The Enlightenment
Age of EnlightenmentThe Enlightenment was an era that consisted of many philosphers. It was a time to change society according to logic and reason instead of tradition, faith and revelation. Here is a link to a picture. http://www.melodiesinmarketing.com/2007/07/12/das-alter-des-gespraches/ -
French and Indian War
French and Indian War - WikipediaEngland and the American colonists fought against France. The war took place in America. It started in 1754 and ended in 1763. -
Proclamation Line of 1763
Proclamation of 1763This is a line along the Appalachian Mountains to prevent the colonists from going into the Native American's territory and causing conflict. -
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Boston Massacre
The Boston MassacreSome protestors in the colonies clashed with the British soldiers, and there ended up being 5 deaths. -
Boston Tea Party
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This was an act to show the English that Taxes were too high. The Sons of Liberty, a group of intellectuals, did this to protest againt them. -
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Intolerable Acts
The Coercive (Intolerable) ActsThe British were angry about the "Tea Party" so they established 3 new acts. The first was that there would be no trial by the jury in the colonies. The second was that the colonists were forced to provide housing and food for the English soldiers. The third was that no ships were allowed to enter or leave the Boston Harbor. -
First Continintal Congress
INTOLERABLE ACTS AND THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS Representatives from the 12 colonies, met in Philidelphia to discuss the topic of the Intolerable Acts. After, they sent a letter to King George III to ask him to take the acts away. He chose not to. -
Lexington And Concord
Battle of Lexington and ConcordBritish soldiers thought weapons were being stockpiled in Concord, Massachusetts. On the way, farmers and the militia confronted them in Lexington. The farmers and militia were defeated by the soldiers in Lexington and more in Concord. On the soldiers' way back to Boston, they were attacked my the colonists. The colonists were using guerilla warfare tactics. Many New England colonists decided to fight, despite the loss. -
Declaration of Independence
United States Declaration of Independence - WikipediaThis letter was sent to King George III from the colonists to declare independence from him. Thomas Jefferson wrote it. -
Second Continental Congress
Common SenseThe Representatives met again to talk about the battles in Massachusetts. They were divided in half about the idea of independence. Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" changed a lot of their minds though.
