1700-1800

By dunn234
  • The First Great Awakening

    The First Great Awakening
    Johnathan Edwards is known for his "sinners in the hands of an angry God". He taught people to be completely dependent on God.
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War
    Fought over the Ohio Company. This war is also referred to as the Seven Year War.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act
    Each assembly was directed to provide for the basic needs of soldiers stationed within borders.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    First direct tax on colonies where things like newspapers and pamphlets must bear a stamp.
  • Declaratory Act

    Declaratory Act
    Parliament saying they can pass any law on the colonies and they can not do anything about it.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    An illegal assembly that declared their rights and grievances to Great Britain.
  • American Revolutionary War

    American Revolutionary War
    The colonies fighting for their freedoms and rights.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
    This battle was a turning point because France aided the colonies when the British surrendered at this battle
  • Ratification of the Constitution

    Ratification of the Constitution
    Created to fix Articles of Confederation. Ended with the great compromise creating upper and lower chambers of the house.
  • Election of 1788

    Election of 1788
    George Washington won and set precedent with many of the things he did.
  • Whiskey Rebellion

    Whiskey Rebellion
    Whiskey tax was burdened on western farmers causing them to revolt. Military force was able to be used to end the rebellion.
  • Election of 1796

    Election of 1796
    John Adams barely won with 71 votes. Thomas Jefferson was Vice President.
  • Election of 1800

    Election of 1800
    Jefferson and Burr both had 73 votes which led to Hamilton and Bayard swaying the vote to Jefferson.