The Road to Revolution 1754-1775 Causes of the American Revolution.

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The Road to Revolution Causes of the American Revolution

Terms to Know Gentry: The highest social class in the colonies. Examples rich Merchant and Businessman. Social Mobility: the possibility for a person to move from one social class to another. Great Awakening: Period of time in the 1700’s when people became interested in getting wealth.

Revival: Renew interest in religion which led to fiery sermons warning people of the danger of God’s anger. Enlightenment: A period which focus on science and reason. It is sometimes called “The Age of Reasoning”.

Moving Towards Independence Leaders Emerge Second Continental Congress Members included Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Ben Franklin and Robert Livingston. Delegates: John and Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and George Washington. John Hancock