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Enlightenment
Period when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and traditions. Also humans goals were considered to be knowledge, freedom, and happiness. Encyclopedia Britannica. (27/06/2017). Enlightenment, European history. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from britannica.com
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Currency Acts
The colonies suffered a constant shortage of currency with which to conduct trade. There were no gold or silver mines and currency could only be obtained through trade as regulated by Great Britain. Independence Hall Association. (July 4, 1995). The declaration of Independence, the currency act. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from history.org -
Taxation
Thanks to the French and Indian War, the Britain Country decided to put higher taxes to the American colonies, but they did not agree with this. So they protested against, culminating in the Boston Massacre. Agatha C. Leaf group Ltd. (2001-2017). What were the most important causes of the American Revolution in the British colonies?, Taxation. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from classroom.synonym.com -
The Boston Tea Party
In the act of levied taxes in 1770, they omitted the tea tax. In many cities, colonists protested the continued taxation, by disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians and boarded 3 vessels in the middle of the night. Agatha C. Leaf group Ltd. (2001-2017). What were the most important causes of the American Revolution in the British colonies?, The Boston Tea Party. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from classroom.synonym.com -
Boston Massacre
Was a street fight between "patriot" mob and a squad of British soldiers. This massacre began when 50 citizens attacked a British sentinel. Independence Hall Association. (July 4, 1995). The declaration of Independence, Boston Massacre. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from history.org -
Intolerable Acts
There were four punitive measures enacted by the British Parliament in retaliation for acts of colonial defiance. Together with Quebec Act established a new administration for the territory ceded to Britain after the French and Indian War. Janelle, Paul, Esther Pavao. (2010-2016). Causes of the American Revolution, Intolerable acts. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from revolutionary-war.net -
1º Continental Congress
Was formed with the intention of communicating grievances with England without severing ties to the country. After deliberating, the members of the Congress determined that they were entitled to rule and tax themselves. Janelle, Paul, Esther Pavao. (2010-2016). Causes of the American Revolution, 1º Continental Congress. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from revolutionary-war.net -
2º Continental Congress
They would become and remain the government of the colonies until the end of the Revolutionary War. They made an attempt at peace. Janelle, Paul, Esther Pavao. (2010-2016). Causes of the American Revolution, 2º Continental Congress. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from revolutionary-war.net -
The Battle of Concord
The king George III in response of the results of the 1º Continental Congress, declared the colonies to be in open rebellion and sent soldiers to capture the rebellion´s leaders. This battle swayed public colonial opinion in favor of separating from England. Agatha C. Leaf group Ltd. (2001-2017). What were the most important causes of the American Revolution in the British colonies?, The Battle of Concord. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from classroom.synonym.com -
American Revolution
Colonist wanted independence from Britain, because the unfair treat they gave them. In 1776 the colonist wrote the Declaration of Independence from Britain. Houghton Mifflin Company. (w/d). Summary, The American Revolution. Retrieved on 19/08/17, from ipiapocognoni.gov.it
