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The Road to Revolution 1754-1775

The Road to Revolution 1754-1775. 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.

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The Road to Revolution 1754-1775

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  1. The Road to Revolution1754-1775 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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