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End of the French and Indian War
This War led to the American Revolution. After the war ended, French gave all of their land in Americas to Britain, and now Britain controlled Americas. -
Paxton Boys attack Pennsylvania Indians
Paxton Boys demeaned tax relief and defense against Indians; this increased resentment toward Britain. -
Proclamation of 1763
Colonists were told to not settle westward, and this increased tension between Britain and colonists because colonists did it anyways. -
Sugar Act
First law to raise taxes. Caused widespread protests -
Stamp Act
Tax on paper. Caused opposition and resentment towards Britain. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Native Americans last attempt to expel British were unsuccessful. Showed the ability of tribes to come together, put them in a stronger position for negotiation, and caused Proclamation of 1763 -
Townshend Acts
External/ indirect levies on glass, white lead, paper, and tea, to raise taxes. Caused protest and encouraged people for independence -
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
Treaty singed between Native Americans and United States. Iroquois gave up their land -
Boston Massacre
Angry mob of colonists who confronted British soldiers, five were killed. Let to American Revolution -
Somerset Decision
James Somerset, a slave, was taken from England to the colonies. Ended slavery in England -
Boston Tea Party
Protest to tea tax; colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. Led to American Revolution -
Tea Act
Tax on tea. Led to American Revolution and increased colonial agitation against Britain -
First Continental Congress
Delegates from all colonies came expect Georgia. Showed colonial unity and resolve the grievances against Britain -
Intolerable Acts
Series of acts passed to punish mostly Boston for the Tea Party. Led to American Revolution -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
First battle of war, led to independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A British victory that was costly and showed British could not win easily and quickly -
Second Continental Congress
Tried to pacify the British and declare allegiance, while also asserting independence -
Common Sense
Published by Tomas Paine, connived many Americans to join the causes for independence -
Declaration of Independence
Showed that America wanted Independence, began the war for Independence. Established foundling principles of nation. -
Battle of Trenton
Hessian army was crushed by Washington. Easily defeated British -
Battle of Saratoga
American victory and this convinced French to be allies with America -
Articles of Confederation
First constitution. Established a loose confederation of largely independent states with limited powers -
Lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington
End of the war. America was independent after this, though the war continued. This event signaled American victory, however. -
Treaty of Paris (American Revolution)
Peace treaty negotiated between the United States and Great Britain. Ended the revolutionary war. -
Treaty of Alliance
Alliance between France and the United States of America. Alliances with France, helped United States win the war -
Newburgh Conspiracy
A plan by Continental Army officers to challenge authority of the Confederation Congress. Because of this, George Washington became the leader. -
Annapolis Convention
Rallied colonists to adopt Articles of Confederation. -
Shay's Rebellion
violent attacks on courthouses and other government properties in Massachusetts. Led to a military confrontation. -
Constitutional Convention
Addressed problems of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation. A United States constitution emerged from this and it listed the power of government. -
Northwest Ordinance
Chartered a government for the Northwest Territory. Allowed new states to the Union -
Federalist Papers published
Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Encouraged citizens to ratify the new United States constitution. -
Election (inauguration) of George Washington
First president of United States. -
Beginning of French Revolution
America vs. British. Fight for Independence, and led to American Independence. -
Washington DC chosen as the capital
Many people were looking for a capital after Independence. Established by the Constitution of the United States. Alexander Hamilton and northern states wanted the new federal government to assume War debts, and Thomas Jefferson and southern states wanted the capital placed in a location that was friendly to slave-holding agricultural interests. -
Hamilton's First Report on Public Credit
It was about fiscal and economic policy written by Alexander Hamilton. -
Bill of Rights ratified
Bill of Rights listed people’s rights and protect people’s rights: freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise of religion. Led to American becoming diverse and equal. -
First Bank of United States Chartered
First bank to be chartered in the United Sates. Shows United States's growing economy. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Hamilton put a tax on whiskey and there was an uprising of Western Pennsylvania farmers -
Hamilton's Report on Manufactures
Hamilton proposed a series of measures to stimulate country's economic growth. -
Citizen Genet Affair
An incident caused by Citizen Edmond-Charles Genêt, an ambassador to the United States of the new French Republic. His activities, which was recruiting american privateers violated the proclamation of neutrality in the European conflict and greatly embarrassed France's supporters in the United States. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
This was the last major conflict of the Northwest Territory Indian War between Native Americans and United States. Americans won and it led to them being able to settle in Ohio area. -
Pinckney's Treaty
Established intentions of friendship between the United States and Spain. -
Treaty of Greenville
Allowed Americans to settle in Ohio. Led to more areas being discovered and people being spread out. -
Jay's Treaty
Addressed the differences between British and the US.To prevent war, this treaty was ratified. -
Election of John Adams
He became the second president of United States and was a federalist. He passed the Alien and Seditious Act, and he prevented all out war with France after the XYZ Affair. -
XYZ Affair
Diplomatic incident that occurred between France and United States. Increased tensions between United Sates and France because France seized American ships as they were fighting with British. -
Quasi-War With France
Known as the Quasi War because neither side declared war. Ended when Napoleon took control of France. -
Alien and Sedition Act
Four laws passed by Federalist Congress. It increased the time an immigrant needed to become a citizen. Allowed the president to arrest and deport dangerous aliens. Made it illegal to publish defamatory statements about the federal government or its officials. Allowed for the arrest and deportation of citizens of countries at was with the US -
Judiciary Act
Established judicial courts in the United States, which still exist today. A Supreme Court was established, but Congress had the power to create lower federal courts as needed. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
He was the third president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson was supported by Democrats and hated by Federalists.
