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

2 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.

3 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”.

4 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

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