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| Time period in the late 17th century characterized by increasing use of reason and logic to justify social activities and governmental power. |
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| French philosopher who supported the idea that there was a social contract in place between the government and the people they governed. |
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| English political philosopher that argued man had “natural rights.” His work had a major influence on the Declaration of Independence. |
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| Basic theory of democratic governments that states a government’s authority to rule comes from the people being ruled. |
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| Refers to the overthrow of King James in 1688 and the transfer of British Government from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy with Parliament wielding the most power. |
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| The social upheaval and resulting war that ended with Britain’s 13 Colonies in North America declaring and winning their independence. |
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| Series of battles fought between Britain and France over territory in North America; also referred to as the Seven Year’s War. |
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| Treaty that ended the French and Indian (Seven Years) War and gave Britain dominance in North America. |
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| British document that, among other things, prohibited the colonists from moving West of the Appalachian Mountains. |
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| Law passed by Britain that placed a tax on many goods and required that the tax be paid directly to the government. |
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| A series of acts that, among other things, closed the Boston Harbor, required colonists to house British soldiers, and limited the right of self-government in the colonies. |
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