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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - Coggle Diagram

- - - - colonists were familiar with Enlightenment thinking about liberty and equality.
      - became the basis for the independence movement.
    - - British Parliament made decisions about taxes and other issues related to the colonies.
      - Great Britain refused to allow the colonies to be represented in Parliament.
    - - there was a wealthy colonial bourgeoisie who wanted the freedom to trade
- - - - the colonists took actions that were politically significant.
      - 4 July 1776 the Continental Congress proclaimed the Declaration of Independence.
    - - the colonists' military victory at the Battle of Saratoga led France and Spain to offer them support
      - As a result, the two sides were more closely matched in military terms. This led to a ceasefire.