·the french indian war · the declaration of independence · shays’ rebellion · the writing of the constitution which statement forms a common thread for these events? a) they were all inspired by the enlightenment. b) all of the events took place in the 18th century. c) all are examples of democratic principles being applied. d) each event was caused by foreign involvement in american affairs.

B) They all took place in the 18th century. The French and Indian War/Seven Years' War (1756-1763) was a war between the French and British over global land holdings and dominance over colonies. It ended with a British victory, and the increased taxation on the colonists in America for war reparations lead to the Revolutionary war. The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 to mark the colonists desire to breakaway from England. Shay's Rebellion in 1786-1787 was a uprising in revolt against the economic and political corruption in the new centrally-weak government of the US. After the rebellion was put down, the Constitution was created in 1787 to create a more well-balanced and sustainable government for the US.