William of Orange and Mary became joint monarchs of England, leading to a constitutional monarchy.

It established a constitutional monarchy and limited royal power in England.

Britain and France fought to become the strongest global power, resulting in British victory and territorial expansion.

British victory, French expulsion from Canada and India, and severe debt for both Britain and France.

American colonies fought for and gained independence from Britain.

It challenged British power and led to the creation of the United States.

A British law that granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies, leading to the Boston Tea Party.

A protest by American colonists against the Tea Act, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

A meeting of delegates from several American colonies to protest the Stamp Act.

A meeting of delegates from the American colonies in 1774 to discuss grievances with Britain.

A Catholic king of England whose attempts to centralize power led to the Glorious Revolution.

Joint monarchs of England who came to power after the Glorious Revolution.

The Protestant leader who was invited to take the English throne during the Glorious Revolution.

Commander of the Continental Army and first president of the United States.

An American polymath and diplomat who helped secure French support for the American Revolution.

The King of Great Britain during the American Revolution.

A leader of the American Revolution and organizer of the Boston Tea Party.

The primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

A French aristocrat and military officer who fought for the United States in the American Revolutionary War.

Often considered the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Causes: James II's Catholicism and attempts to centralize power. Effects: Establishment of a constitutional monarchy and the English Bill of Rights.

Causes: Desire for economic self-sufficiency and colonial resources. Effects: Exploitation of colonies and trade rivalries.

Causes: British-French rivalry and competition for colonial territories. Effects: British victory, expansion of British territory, and increased colonial tensions.

Causes: Taxation without representation and increasing colonial independence. Effects: American independence and financial strain on France.

Cause: British need to raise revenue after the Seven Years' War. Effect: Colonial protests and boycotts.

Cause: British attempt to support the East India Company. Effect: Boston Tea Party and increased tensions.

Cause: Desire to limit the power of the monarchy after the Glorious Revolution. Effect: Protection of citizen rights and establishment of a constitutional monarchy.

Cause: Mercantilist policies and investment in shipbuilding. Effect: Protection of trade routes and dominance in global conflicts.

Cause: Desire to weaken Britain after the Seven Years' War. Effect: American victory and increased French debt.

Cause: British focus on European affairs and limited resources for colonial administration. Effect: Increased colonial autonomy and self-governance.