STEP 5: CONNECTION #4: Review the Hexagonal Thinking: Colonial Society & Revolution diagram in Step 1 of this question and locate the graphic pointing to "Connection #4". For this pair of connected hexagons, describe the connection between them. In 5-7 sentences, explain how one concept relates to the other. Is it a cause-and-effect relationship? Are they part of the same historical event or process? Do they share common characteristics or themes? Refer back to specific events, individuals, or historical developments to support your explanation.(5 points)

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To accurately address your request regarding the Hexagonal Thinking: Colonial Society & Revolution diagram and the specific connections outlined within, I would need to visualize the diagram you're referencing. However, I will provide a general example based on common historical themes during the colonial period and the revolution that might typically be present in such a diagram.

Let's assume the connected hexagons are "Taxation without Representation" and "The Boston Tea Party." The connection between these concepts is that "Taxation without Representation" served as a significant grievance that led to the events of “The Boston Tea Party.” The policy of imposing taxes on the American colonies, without granting them the right to representation in Parliament, created widespread discontent among colonists. Key events, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, fueled protests and highlighted the colonies’ dissatisfaction with British rule.

This growing frustration culminated in the Boston Tea Party in 1773 when American colonists, protesting the Tea Act, which allowed the British East India Company to sell tea at a lower price but maintained the tax on tea, boarded ships in Boston Harbor and dumped an entire shipment of tea into the water. This act of defiance not only demonstrated the colonists’ refusal to accept unjust taxation but also united various factions in their struggle against British authority. Thus, there is a cause-and-effect relationship where the lack of representation led directly to more aggressive actions, underscoring a broader theme of resistance and ultimately culminating in the quest for independence.

Hang on, the hexagon bubbles surronding number 5 are declaration of indepencce thomas paines common sense french alliance battle of trenton saragaan and Yukown and my answer was 1783 ttreaty of paris

Thank you for clarifying the specific hexagons and their connections. Based on that information, I can help you articulate a connection between the “Treaty of Paris (1783)” and one of the concepts from Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense" or other related events.

Let's consider the relationship between "The Declaration of Independence" and the "Treaty of Paris (1783)."

The connection between the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris lies in the progression of the American Revolutionary War and the ultimate recognition of the United States as an independent nation. The Declaration of Independence, adopted in July 1776, formally asserted the colonies' desire to break free from British rule and highlighted the principles of liberty, equality, and the natural rights of individuals. This declaration galvanized support among the colonies and rallied them to fight for their independence.

Conversely, the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, marked the definitive conclusion of the Revolutionary War and formalized the end of hostilities between the United States and Great Britain. It recognized America's sovereignty and established boundaries for the new nation. The successful military efforts, inspired by the ideals expressed in the Declaration, and diplomatic negotiations—exemplified by figures like Benjamin Franklin and John Adams—culminated in this treaty, which recognized the outcome that colonists had fought for after declaring their independence.

Thus, the relationship between these two events is part of the same historical process; the Declaration of Independence set the ideological foundation for the war, while the Treaty of Paris represented the culmination of that struggle, affirming the principles of self-governance and independence that the Declaration espoused. Each document reflects a significant phase in the American journey toward statehood and highlights the evolution of political thought and action in the context of colonial resistance and ultimate victory.