England‚ the Enlightenment played a huge role in the development of other societies‚ especially the colonies of North America. Some of the most important values of the Enlightenment included the emphasis on the physical world instead of the supernatural‚ the pursuit of knowledge‚ and the protection of basic human rights. Perhaps the biggest effect that the Enlightenment had on the American colonies was that it truly stoked the fire that would
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their independence. In 1775 the American Revolution began between Britain and the thirteen colonies. The colonies felt they should be treated a certain way and Britain felt differently on the issue. Americans sought the same rights as Englishmen but Britain wanted to use the colonies in a way that best suited them. Starting in 1754 and ending in 1763 the French and Indian War left the British in enormous debt‚ which in turn started demands of more revenue from the colonies. In 1764 the Currency Act was
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Indians that used to have a significant level of autonomy now were threatened from British colonies. In 1763 Indians of the Ohio Valley and Great Lake revolted against the British rule. The rebellion was named after an Ottawa war leader. Although‚ Newling‚ the religious prophet from Delaware‚ had a lot of influence on the ideology behind the
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way from the king and to have religious freedom. When they arrived they thought England was behind them. But soon Britain was taxing the Americans and committing acts of violence. Over the course of the revolution and the war America started to end the relationship between themselves and England. The reasons for the end of the relationship were England’s taxes and having war with each other. In 1765 the Stamp Act was passed in Parliament and inflicted upon the colonies. Because of the Stamp Act
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The American Revolution was one of the most important events in American history. If there was not an American revolution‚ there would be no United States of America. Without a doubt‚ the American Revolution shaped America and still has a lasting effect on us today: the way we live our lives‚ the freedoms we’ve gained‚ the holidays we celebrate. When celebrating the fourth of July and the American Revolution‚ people tend to lean towards the richer‚ more popular revolutionists when giving credit to
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Thou Mr. G./ Period 1 September 14‚ 2012 Causes of the American Revolution The American Revolution began in 1755 as an open conflict between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain. The Treaty of Paris had ended that war in 1783‚ giving the colonies their own independence. There are many factors contributing to the start of the Revolution‚ but the war began as the way The Great Britain treated the colonies versus the way the colonies felt they should be treated. For example‚ the French and
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John Xue AP US History The American Revolution was sparked by a myriad of causes. These causes in themselves could not have sparked such a massive rebellion in the nation‚ but as the problems of the colonies cumulated‚ their collective impact spilt over and the American Revolution ensued. Many say that this war could have been easily avoided and was poorly handled by both sides‚ British and American; but as one will see‚ the frame of thought of the colonists was poorly suited to accept British
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authorities helped unite the American colonies during the 1760s and 1770s through the Stamp Act‚ the Quartering Act‚ and the Boston Massacre. Many times throughout the Revolutionary War‚ British authorities tested the American colonies through taxation‚ forcing British soldiers to reside in colonial homes‚ and massacre. Because of this‚ the American colonies were pushed to unite in a time of crisis. Through shared experiences of economic disparity and death‚ the colonies formed an identity separate
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begin with the Revolutions that happened before their creation. “The Glorious Revolution‚ American Revolution‚ and French Revolution all attempted to establish principles of government...and the..revolutions had enduring effects...on..expectations for self-government and individual liberty.” (“The Evo. of Dem. Ideals” 8) Revolutions in the world also caused the creation of five documents‚ three of which I will discuss‚ that were written following ideals that drove these revolutions. I believe that
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resentment‚ which lead to the American Revolution. Parliament passed a series of acts to force colonists to pay off the debt. This series of acts increased the fever of rebellion in the colonies. The first act that was passed was the sugar act of 1763. This acts purpose was to stop smuggling and anything else that would put in disadvantage the
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