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End of the French and Indian War
It resulted in the Treaty of Paris; the war gave Great Britain lots of territory in North America. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
The British colonies tried to improve their relationship with Amerindian leader; and it led to the Proclamation. -
Paxton Boys attack Pennsylvania Indians
It was one of the earliest examples of social and regional complication. -
Proclamation of 1763
To politely stop the Indians, by checking their territory. -
Sugar Act
It was the first tax enacted by British for raising revenue against colonists. -
Stamp Act
The British put taxes on paper making it harder on the colonist. -
Townshend Acts
Caused the Boston Massacre after the Act of passed, which Charles Townshend pushed into action. -
Boston Massacre
The leader of the revolt was killed first putting them at a disadvantage; It was the first huge battle of the revolution. -
Somerset Decision
Declared that slavery was illegal in England; helped movements to abolish slavery. -
Tea Act
The American colonies were proving how far they'd go to be independent. -
Boston Tea Party
The people in Boston wanted to be equal, and the Boston Tea Party was their way of telling that. -
First Continental Congress
The colonies were able to put their differences aside and come together for the same purpose -
Intolerable Acts
The act closed parts of Boston until damages were paid and repaired. -
Battle of the Bunker Hill
As a result, the militia gained support from all thirteen colonies. -
Second Continental Congress
They declared independence; took in the Articles of Confederation, and directed the Revolutionary War -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. -
Common Sense
It clarified that independence should be declared, and monarchy isn't the way to be governed. -
Declaration of Independence
It was agreed among all 13 colonies; they would work together for common reasons. -
Battle of Trenton
The Hessian army was annihilated by George Washington's army; the Americans were pleased with such a simple win. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
Articles of Confederation
First written constitution of the U.S.; states stay independent. -
Treaty of Alliance
The Americans had an advantage over Britain, they received more supplies and troops. -
Lord Cornwallis surrenders the George Washington
When Cornwallis surrendered it officially brought the Revolutionary War to an end. -
Treaty of Paris (American Revolution)
Written agreement that ended the Revolutionary war. -
Newburgh Conspiracy
George Washington eliminated conflict for the new nation; and the Congress started acting upon demands. -
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
The treaty divided the confederacy more so than it already was. -
Annapolis Convention
The addressing of the insufficiency of the Articles of Confederacy. -
Shays' Rebellion
The rebellion lead to a new Constitution; Articles of Confederation. -
Constitutional Convention
Solved the problems of a weak government. -
Northwest Ordinance
Supported the government of the Northwest Territory; provided access to its constitution. -
The Federalist Papers published
Showed a deeper meaning behind the initial attempt of the Constitution. -
Election (Inauguration) of George Washington
George Washington was the only president voted unanimously. -
Beginning of the French Revolution
It ended feuds in Western and Central Europe, sparking up Enlightenment. -
Washington DC chosen as the capital
Washington DC was established by the Constitution; there were different reason why people wanted DC as the capital. For example, Thomas Jefferson wanted a place that okay with holding slaves. -
Hamilton's First Report on Public Credit
Showed a fight for entire government credit. -
Bill of Rights ratified
It protect the most important liberties; religion, freedom of speech, of press, assembly, and petition. -
First Bank of the United States Chartered
There was much debt for the Revolutionary War, and every state had different types of money. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Federalist administrated and form parties to collect taxes whether is became violent or not. -
Hamilton's Report on Manufactures
Hamilton wanted the British to stop clutching manufacturing conflicts on the US. -
Citizen Genet Affair
This deepened the divide in American administration; parties were created. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
The US gained most of Ohio, pats of Indiana, and Michigan. -
Jay's Treaty
Solved unresolved issues between the US and Greta Britain. -
Pinckney's Treaty
The treaty pushed Americans to keep expanding westward. -
Election of John Adams
He influenced the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War; he was the first vice president of America. -
Treaty of Greenville
It separated land between Native Americans and other settlement, making more room for other settlers. -
XYZ Affair
People turned against the French cause of a bribe; crossing with the Quasi War. -
Quasi-War with France
US and France had an alliance, but France attacked an American ship causing a dispute. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The laws made it possible to remove foreigners, and made it harder for immigrants to vote. -
Judiciary Act of 1800
Increased the number of federal courts and judicial jobs at the last minute by President Adams. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson cared for individuality and agriculture. He wanted everyone to own land.
