1.1. measels, small pox, and thypus were common. More soldiers died in the revolution from disease vs combact
1.2. Ship captins threw sick over board to prevent spread
1.3. Artilary, Cannons, Mortars, etc. were invented, increasing weapons were used for battles
1.4. Ben Franklins expeiremtns and inventions occured in this era, such as the Lightening Rod (1/1/1750), the Kite Expeirment (1/15/1752)
1.5. Colonists were familar with local geogrpahy and often hid from the british.
2. Culture
2.1. Farmers, and townspeople trained to defend themselves from the British, creating "minutemen". This left the responsibility of food and supplies on others, increasing the need and decreasing focus on other things such as education
2.2. Protestantism and puritans influenced society. Preachers and charities increased during this time
2.3. many colonists became independent and believed in the idea of self rule.
2.4. Education was scarce. Girls were taught sewing, music, and drawing from home. Boys were usually done with school at age 9 and took on responsibilities such as farming and hunting.
3. Economics
3.1. England grew debt from seven year war, to cover the cost they inplemented taxes on goods coming in and going out of the colonies
3.2. end of Merchantalism
3.3. Trades were resticted, however after they were lifted merchant marines, and the manufactory industry developed.
3.4. colonies were heavily involved in trade. Americans bought 1/3 of west indies refined sugar, and 1/2 of englands textile industry
3.5. American standard of living was high because the basic needs for living were reached pretty easily. This left excess funds that were used for luxuries
3.6. Each region in the colonies specailized in different things, making trade desirable.
4. Socail
4.1. women are still being seen as inferior, however many were becoming fed up and wanted equality of the sexes
4.2. Unjust race roles were beginning
4.3. African Slave Trade
4.4. Crime rose in major cities such as Boston and New York. Riots, protests, and smuggling were common
4.5. Gender roles were being brought into slavery, Males were used for labor and females were used for more domestic needs.
4.6. Colonist were unfair to Natives during trade, this led to "Pontaics Rebellion" where hundreds were killed and approx. 9 forts were taken over by angry Natives.
4.7. Northern states such as North Virginia differed with south on the topic of slaves. North Virginia revoked voting rights of slave owners to promote equality.
5. Political
5.1. Leaders of the Era: John Locke,Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Samuel Adams, King George 3, WIlliam Pitt
5.2. Empires: 13 Colonies, Great Britian, France
5.3. Important events; Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, The Stamp Act, the Townshead Act, Battle of Lexington, Battle of Concord, French and Indian War,
5.4. French and Indian war (1754-1763) sent England into debt. In responses to the debt, England created the Stamp Act, which increased taxes on goods going in and out of the colonies.
5.5. In response to the Stamp Act, colonists boycotted goods. "No taxation without Representation"
5.6. Protests fueled by Enlightenment were strongly encouraged. "People are born with natural rights including life, liberty, and property"
5.7. Declaration of Independence was written July 4, 1776 inspired by Thomas Paines, "Common Sense"
5.8. "Colonies" were no longer around, separate states were created, drafting their own constitution
5.9. During the Revolution, Americans received forgien aid from France and Prussia
