https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc Made with ♥ en-us 2016-07-01 23:32:07 UTC 2025-11-16 19:05:54 UTC hello@padlet.com emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115829722 In 1776, Thomas Paine published a pamphlet titled Common Sense. The pamphlet argued that the colonists should be free from British rule and should create an independent government. It also stated that their government should protect the natural rights of man, and many believe that this publication was the final straw for the revolution.
Citation: Quizlet.com]]> 2016-07-01 23:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115829722 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115829783 In Europe during the 18th century, a philosophical movement occurred that encouraged the use of reason without religion. Many were using rationality, analysis and reason instead of their traditional ways. The movement gave the colonists a reason to revolt against the British which led to the revolution.
Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Enlightenment]]> 2016-07-01 23:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115829783 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830168 During the 18th century, along with the Enlightenment movement, their began theories, mostly by John Locke, that men were born with  inalienable human rights. These rights entitled men to rights of life, liberty and property, and the colonists readily accepted these ideas in their quest of independence.
Citation: http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1206.html]]> 2016-07-02 00:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830168 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830470 Developed during the 18th century by John Locke, the social contract was another belief of natural rights. It was the belief that people were born equal, and be able to give their consent to be governed. These ideas were influential in the writings of the Declaration of Independence.
Citation: quizlet.com]]> 2016-07-02 00:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830470 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830534 On March 5, 1770, in Boston, a crowd of colonists had protested against British troops about the Stamp Acts. The teasing and taunting by the colonists took a vicious turn when the soldiers fired into the crowd, killing 5 colonists. After the 'massacre', the Sons of Liberty used the incident to promote the Revolution against Britain.]]> 2016-07-02 01:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830534 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830587 Between 1754 to 1763, Britain and the English Colonists fought against the French and Natives for dominance in North America. It was also known as the Seven Years' War. The threat of the French explanation was finally controlled, as the British won the war, giving them control.]]> 2016-07-02 01:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830587 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830699 In 1651, 1660, and 1663, England regulated the trade of the colonists  so that they could collect taxes to pay their debt. After the 7 year war, England was in debt and placed taxes on the colonists, which of course caused outrage.
Citation: https://www.landofthebrave.info/navigation-acts.htm]]> 2016-07-02 01:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830699 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830965 Also known Tories, they were colonists who stayed loyal to the Motherland during the Revolution. They were opposed to the Patriots and fought alongside the British soldiers during the war.
Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalist_(American_Revolution)]]> 2016-07-02 01:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115830965 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831086 During the Revolution, the Patriots were the forces rebelling against Britain. They were considered traitors against the Royal Crown for they wanted to be Independent and create their own government.
Citation: Quizlet.com]]> 2016-07-02 01:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831086 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831194 Yorktown was the last major battle of the revolutionary war, which took place in 1781. The colonists army along with the French navy flee surrounded the British soldiers and General Cornwallis. Their surrender had put a final stamp of the 'end' of the war.
Citation: Quizlet.com]]> 2016-07-02 01:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831194 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831241 On September 5, 1774, to protest the Intolerable Acts, men from 12 colonies came together in Philadelphia to discuss their step to stop Britain. The idea of stopping all trade with Britain was finalized, this was an important step to independence.
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Citation: Quizlet.com]]> 2016-07-02 01:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831325 emaniirvine https://padlet.com/emaniirvine/nvqs6k5rxmuc/wish/115831410 In 1763, the British government prohibited the colonists from settling beyond the Appalachians, because they didn't want to stir anymore war with the Natives and/or use more soldiers to protect the colonists. However, the colonists were outraged and felt that they had right to the land, especially that they have to pay the army to defend them
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