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we declared our independence July 4, 1776
Declaration to break from Britain Decleration of Independence
Pamphlet by Thomas Paine, Jan 1776, said revolt should be about independence, not just taxes Common Sense
Marked the beginning of the American Revolution Battles of Lexington and Concord
Started in May 1775 later apprvoed the Decloration of Independence 2nd Continental Congress
Founding Father, First General American Revolution George Washington
Wanted more than just rights, made famous speech - Givem me Liberty or give me Death Patrick Henry
Metting of 12 colonies to discuss next steps after Intolerable Acts, did not break away from Britain, they wanted rights 1st Congressional Congress
Another tax on papers, mailing letters Stamp Act
Phrase created by Sam Adams, people should have a say in their government No Taxation without representation
One of the founding fathers, created phrase - no taxation without representation Sam Adams
stop buy things boycott
Britain tried to get colonists to pay the tax by lowering it instead of bribing the dock officials to not pay it. Sugar Act
Colonists name for coercive acts - cancelled trade made them quarter soilders, colonists had enough Intorlerable Act
Colonists had to let British Soilders live in their homes Quartering Act
Exclusive control and no competition Monopoly
East India Tea Company - had a monopoly to sell tea to the colonists Tea Act
The ignored the colonist and they liked because they were not bossed aorund Salutary Neglect
France (& Indian Allies) vs Britain - over who would control the Ohio river valley and a large part of North America, Treaty of Paris ended the war French and Indian War
Chief of Ottawa Tribe, gathered tribes to support the French, earned their trust Chief Pontiac
Agreement between British, Native American - settlers forced out or had buy/trade for land Proclomation of 1763
Philosopher who stared the Elightenment John Locke
Philosophy about who should be in charge, the king, the wealthy, or the people The Enlightenment
being born with rights that can be taken away Natural Rights
protecting our rights, we agreed to obey the government Social Contract
Government exist because the people allow it Consent of the Governed
All are completely free State of Nature
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