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Second Treatise of Government
John Locke wrote the second treatise of government. This is important because it promotes people’s rights and worded is Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. -
Colonists and British
Colonists protested against British goods because they didn’t want anything from Britain. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord: 1st battle of American Revolution. Fought against colonists and British soldiers. -
Second Continental Congress
2nd Continental Congress: declaring independence from England. -
Saratoga
Victory at Saratoga: brought French into the war on our side. -
Anglo-French War
British and French fought for control of North America. -
Yorktown
Continental army forced British to surrender and we became “U.S.A”. -
U.S Constitution
Continental Congress wrote U.S Constitution. It is important because the U.S Constitution has all the amendments protecting our rights. -
Federalist Papers
Federalist Papers were written. These are important for interpreting and understanding the original intent of the constitution. -
Bill of Rights
Added 10 amendments to protect our rights. -
Factory System
Industrial Revolution introduced factory system. Helped organize the factory products. -
Democracy in America
Tocqueville visited America and wrote Democracy in America. -
War
War at Fort Sumter, SC. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln, ending slavery; Battle of Gettysburg and Gettysburg Address given. -
South surrenders
South surrenders to North at Appomattox Courthouse in VA.; Lincoln was assassinated.
