Us independence

13 Colonies independece

  • Galileo Galilei

    Galileo Galilei
    Started the interest in science.
    The Earth was no longer the center of the Universe.
    His ideas offended the church.
  • Tabula rasa

    John Locke stated that everyone is born sinless.
    People start realizing of the reason power.
  • 7 Years war

    Britain vs France.
    Fighting in India, America and Europe.
    Fighting over money and territory.
  • Taxes

    Britain created unnecessary taxes. Colonists didn't agree with the Stamp Act and paying taxes over tea.
  • Colonists assemble

    Settlers started assembling. The Sons of Liberty protected the rights of the colonists and fighted against unfair taxes.
  • Britain Impositions

    France had colonies that produced sugar, which is essential in tea. British wanted colonies to stop buying sugar from France.
  • Unlistened colonists

    Colonists always followed Britain's orders. But they didn't have a voice in political matters.
  • Townshend Acts

    Colonists were disgusted by British decisions. They had imposed tributes to the colonies without consulting the Parliament.
  • Tea Act

    British law that allowed China to sell its tea without tariff in America. The settlers bought tea from the Netherlands.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    A whole load of tea was thrown into the sea. Protest against Britain.
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution
    The people was unhappy with the government.
    A single rebellion can change the social paradigm.