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French and Indian war
The conflict was over the Ohio River Valley. The French and Indian went to war with the British. The British win in the end but go in to debt after.
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Boston Massacre
The British Massacre started as a street brawl between colonist and a British soldier. It escalated but was cause by trying to enforce taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party took place in Boston, Massachusetts as a political act. The colonist were angry with the British king for all the taxes. -
First Continental Congress meets
The colonist got tired of the British's intolerable Acts. This was mainly the hard tax's from the Stamp act. Various colonies leaders agreed that this meeting was necessary. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
General Thomas Gage wanted the Kings help in suppressing the colonist and had got 700 British soldiers to seize them. Paul Revere and others sounded their alarm on horse back causing instant fire on the British. -
Olive Branch Petition sent to England
It was attempt to assert the rights of the colonist while maintaining their loyalty to The British crown. The Olive Branch Petition was drafted by John Dickinson, and it was adopted by the second continental congress July, 5. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sence published
When Thomas Paine published this he showed his argument for Americas independents. This set off many ideas for political leaders in this time. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. This proclaimed that the 13 colonies were independent and was the final series of step for separation from Great Britain. -
Battle of Yorktown
Gorge Washington lead the Battle of Yorktown with 17,000 people. Cornwallis (British General) surrendered on October 17, 1781. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris happens after the British got defeated in Yorktown. This Treaty recognizes Americans independence and the new worlds establish boarders.
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Great Compromise
The Great Compromise gave states with large and small populations a congress. It also tell how many representatives are in their congress. -
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Constitutional Convention
The Convention took place at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to straighten out problems that came with independence. Out of this convention can the United States Constitution. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
James Madison proposed the U.S Bill of Rights.The U.S. Bill of Rights works the Age of Enlightenment pertaining to natural rights, and earlier English political documents such as the Magna Carta.
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Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that changed the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century.
It was the "Century of Philosophy".
https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/enlightenment
