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Pontiac's Rebellion
Indian uprising after the French and Indian War, led by an Ottawa chief named Pontiac. Opposed British expansion into the Western Ohio Valley, which caused them to destroy the British forts in the region. Attacks ended with Pontiac’s death. -
End of the French and Indian War
The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War and gave all the control of all French land in North America to England. -
Paxton Boys attack Pennsylvania Indians
The Scots-Irish led the armed march.They led a march on Philadelphia to protest attacks in the Lehigh Valley and the Quaker's peaceful treatment towards the Indians. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a law that forbade the colonists to settle west of the Appalachian mountains. To prevent conflict and war between the Native Americans and the British. -
Sugar Act
George Greenville, the prime minister of Great Britain, started the sugar act. This Act added a tax on sugar, molasses, and most shipped goods. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a tax put on the American colonies by the British in 1765. This established a tax on all sorts of printed materials; called the Stamp Act because there had to be an official stamp on the documents to show they paid the tax. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were passed to put taxes on a variety of goods - this including glass, lead, paper, tea, and paint. Eventually got repealed, except for the tea tax. -
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
The first treaty between the United States and an Indian nation. There was a force placed on the Indians so they could give up power of most of their land. -
Boston Massacre
Caused by disagreement of taxing towards colonists by British authorities and the British soldiers brought to the colonies. Colonists became outraged and began to call the British names, which led to the British soldiers destroying the property of the colonists. Eventually led to the killing of colonists. -
Somerset Decision
Judge decided that a master could not send a slave outside the country against his will. So, slaves who escaped to England were free. -
Boston Tea Party
In 1773, the British East India Company had an abundance of tea that they recognized would eventually cause them lots of debt. Due to their efforts of avoiding this debt, London authorities gave permission to sell this tea for half the price. American colonists did not want to let the tea get unloaded in their ports, nonetheless, they were forced to accept it into this harbor. A few colonists dressed as Indians and threw the tea off the ships as a sign of protest. -
Tea Act
Act that permitted the East India Company to ship tea from its warehouses in Britain without paying the duty. Made the tea cheaper and would make colonists purchase it, but also pay the tax on it. This was in response to the colonists hurting British companies by drinking smuggled tea. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts came to be as a consequence of the Boston Tea Party. These Acts allowed the British to close Boston Harbor until the money from the Boston Tea Party was paid for and Americans had the possibility of being tried for crimes. -
First Continental Congress
Delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia, PA. These delegates came to an agreement to boycott all British goods and services and that each colony would form a militia. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Came about because the American colonists wanted to separate from Britain powers. Battle was located in Charleston, Massachusetts. The British ended up becoming victorious, but they came to the realization that America would be very determined to separate. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Came to be because the colonists wanted self government. The war became the start for the Americans independence. -
Second Continental Congress
Met to organize the continental army; called on colonies to send troops and selected George Washington to lead the army. Not only that, they also appointed the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Trenton
The American army was led by George Washington and his army contained 2,400 soldiers. The battle was fought between the Americans, the Hessians, and British troops. -
Common Sense
Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine, was one of the most powerful pamphlets ever written. Focused on convincing colonists to realize their mistreatment and push for independence from England. -
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson and other powerful authorities. It is a document that declared independence from Britain and the formation of a new country, the United States of America. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point of the American Revolution - important due to the fact that it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. This showed the French that Americans had the potential to beat their mutual enemy, Great Britain. -
Treaty of Alliance
An alliance between the United States and the French after the American Revolution. It was declared invalid after the death of the King during the French Revolution. -
Articles of Confederation
Was the nations first constitution and it was adopted by the Second Continental Congress during the revolution. The document was limited because the states held a lot of power and the congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or control coinage. -
Lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington
Lord Cornwallis was commanding general of the British forces that were defeated at Yorktown. Surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops. -
Newburgh Conspiracy
Demonstrated the new nation's perilous financial straits and the vulnerability of its political institutions. Many believe that the Newburgh Conspiracy appeared to be a planned military coup by the Continental Army. -
Treaty of Paris (American Revolution)
The Treaty was drafted in 1783 and fully put into order in 1784. Took a long time because the British would not agree with the United States. Established that the colonists were now independent from Britain. -
Annapolis Convention
The Annapolis Convention was a national convention held in September by 1786. Twelve delegates from five states came together to discuss political matters. -
Shays' Rebellion
A growing minority was dissatisfied with the Articles of Confederation. For example, they were angry at the state government because of debt. Shays led a rebellion in an attempt to shut down courts. Believed to symbolize a need for a proper central government. -
Constitutional Convention
A meeting of delegates in 1787. The purpose was to revise the Articles of Confederation, which produced the new United States Constitution. -
Northwest Ordinance
Law passed by the Confederation Congress. This law laid down the rules by which territories would be settled and could become states. -
The Federalist Papers published
Written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. 85 essays published in New York newspapers over course of 2 years. They promoted the ratification of Constitution. -
Election (Inauguration) of George Washington
The inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States was held on April 30th, 1789. Due to Washington's extensive leadership roles. -
Beginning of the French Revolution
A Republican supported event that served as an assault on monarchy and tyranny. Federalists denounced it as a radical "mobocracy" and supported Great Britain in resisting European revolution efforts. -
Washington DC chosen as the capital
The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, so it is situated on neutral ground. The site was chosen by George Washington, the first American president, and named after him. -
Hamilton's First Report on Public Credit
Delivered to Congress on January 9, 1790. The report called for full payment on all government debts - this being because it would establish the base for government credit. -
First Bank of the United States Chartered
National bank that was chartered for a term of 20 years, by the United States Congress on February 25th. Needed to fix the debt after the Revolutionary War -
Bill of Rights ratified
Ratified after the Constitution because before 1788 there was no Bill of Rights. 1788 was the year when 9 of the 13 states had ratified the Constitution, and that was enough to put the Constitution into effect. The addition of the Bill of Rights ensured that states such as New York and Virginia would ratify the Constitution. -
Hamilton's Report on Manufactures
The Report on Manufactures is the third major report of American founding father and first U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. It was presented to Congress on December 5, 1791. -
Citizen Genet Affair
A French representative who attempted to contradict the Neutrality Proclamation by organizing armies to attack British and Spanish territories. Washington ejected him from the country when he became too bold in his recruiting, threatened government authority. https://quizlet.com/5107653/apush-chapter-10-flash-cards/ -
Whiskey Rebellion
Western Pennsylvania farmers rebelled against excise tax on whiskey. Demonstrated that anyone wishing to change federal law would have to do so within a constitutional framework. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
The Battle of Fallen Timbers was the final clash between Native Americans and the United States. Lead by General Anthony Wayne, 4,000 American soldiers fought against tribes. The Americans defeated the Indians. -
Jay's Treaty
Britain was to pay for Americans ships that were seized in 1793. It said that Americans had to pay British merchants debts owed from before the revolution and Britain had to remove their troops from the Ohio Valley. Negotiations began the Quasi-War with France. https://quizlet.com/6976151/apush-unit-3-flash-cards/ -
Pinckney's Treaty
Document that provided unrestricted, duty-free access of world market, more specifically, the Mississippi River. This treaty was between Spain and the United States. It gave the United States the right to transport goods on the Mississippi River. -
Treaty of Greenville
The Treaty of Greenville was a treaty of "peace and friendship" between the U.S. and Native American tribes (northwest territory). Near Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley. https://quizlet.com/71223893/jays-treaty-treaty-of-greenville-pinckneys-treaty-washingtons-farewell-address-flash-cards/ -
Election of John Adams
Ran against Thomas Jefferson and won by an electoral vote of 71. Thomas Jefferson was a Federalist Party and came from Massachusetts. -
XYZ Affair
Tension between Republicans and Federalists as a cause of French officials tried to bribe Americans. Republicans tried to excuse French behavior, but the Federalists armed 54 ships to protect American commerce - this just showed lots of militant patriotism. -
Quasi-War with France
Undeclared war fought entirely at sea between the United States and France from 1798 to 1800. The French began to seize American ships trading with their British enemies. https://quizlet.com/6976151/apush-unit-3-flash-cards/ -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien Act said that a person arriving in the United States had to wait 14 years to become a citizen. The Sedition Acts made it a crime for anyone to write or print articles criticizing the government. -
Judiciary Act of 1800
Congress managed to quiet popular apprehensions by establishing in each state a federal district court that operated according to local procedures. As the Constitution stipulated, the Supreme Court had final say. Link text -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated John Adams of the Federalist Party. The election was a realigning election that started a generation of Democratic-Republican rule.
