american revolution

• It had its roots in the enlightenment ideas
• They were colonies of britain
• First revolution because of enlightenment
• Britain needed more money because of wars (7 year war)

  So they raised taxes, made new taxes, looked for smugglers but they used to neglect the colonies.
• Before the revolution america had some self-government before
• They tried boycotting goods, which caused the removal of some taxes.
• They fought a war and had an advantage on land.

  The French helped and had an advantage on sea.
• After winning they set up a republic and it was a success

  It led to other revolutions.
• A defense of free market ideas in opposition to english mercantilism.
• Thomas Jefferson wrote the declaration of independence that said that everyone had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.