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Paxton boys attack Pennsylvania Indians
It was a slaughtering of defenseless Indians because the Paxton boys suspected them of pillaging and scalping. -
Proclamation of 1763
It prohibited settlers from crossing over to Native lands. This was after the British gained control over French territory. -
End of the French and Indian War
This war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. It caused France to loose a vast amount of territories in North America. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
A war caused by the unhappy natives because of the outcome of the French and Indian War. They destroyed several English settlements. -
Sugar Act
It increased the tax on sugar, but never really occurred because the settlers were against it. -
Stamp Act
An act to increase the price on goods such as paper, newspaper, and other printed materials. It was soon repealed -
Townshend Acts
These acts raised the prices of certain goods like glass, china, paint, etc. It was soon Boycotted. -
Treaty of fort Stanwix
It was a treaty between the Native Americans and Great Britain. -
Boston Massacre
It was a riot on the streets of Boston. The outcome sparked the beginning of the revolutionary war. -
Somerset Decision
It was a misinterpretation of a court outcome that made slaves in England think they got basic rights. Although it was by accident, it stuck for a while. -
Tea Act
It gave the British east India company a monopoly on tea. It led to the Boston Tea party. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest in Boston where a group of settlers threw Britain's tea into the ocean. This upset Great Britain. -
First Continental Congress
A meeting with the delegates of 12 out of the 13 colonies. It was in response of the intolerable acts called by the British. -
Intolerable Acts
These were laws made to punish the Boston Settlers after the Boston Tea Party. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battles of the revolutionary war. The Americans won> -
Second Continental Congress
The delegates of the 13 colonies got together for a convention. It was right after the first continental congress. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It was a battle between the British and the Americans at Bunker Hill, Massachusetts, although most of the fighting took place on Breed's Hill. The patriots lost, but gave them a confidence booster, as they left a dent on the red coat's. -
Common sense
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It was advocating independence from Great Britain. -
Deceleration of Independence
It issued independence of the 13 colonies from Great Britain -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington's army defeated the British Hessian army. It was done so easily that it boosted the confidence of the Americans. -
Battle of Saratoga
It was he climax of the Saratoga campaign. The Americans won over the British. -
Treaty of Alliance
Defensive alliance between France and the U.S. during the Revolutionary War. They had a common enemy. -
Lord Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington
A victory for the Americans in Yorktown. The army was led by George Washington. -
Treaty of Paris (American Revolution)
This treaty was a result of the efforts to end the costly war between the British and the Americans. This ended the Revolutionary war, and favored the Americas by granting them a large supply of land. -
Newburgh Conspiracy
It was a civil dispute that was planned in order to protest against against the Continental congress for not fulfilling financial obligations of the military. George Washington ended this dispute. -
Annapolis convention
It was a convention were delegates of the 13 colonies were asked to come and discuss and reevaluate the articles of confederation. -
Shays' Rebellion
This rebellion was made up of farmers who were protesting against the debt caused by the war. It ultimately led to the writing of the constitution. -
Constitutional Convention
It was a convention made to address the weak government, and the inefficient articles of confederation. -
Northwest Ordinance
Established a government in the northwest territories, this was after the second Continental congress. -
The federalist papers published
It was an explanation on why the new constitution had to be made. It was made by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay. -
Articles of Confederation
It was an agreement of the 13 colonies. Served as the original constitution. -
Election (inauguration) of George Washington
After the new Constitution, a leader was of the United States was needed. This inauguration was the beginning of the executive branch. -
Beginning of the French Revolution
It was a time of political and social unrest in France. This revolution influences the American Revolution. -
Washington DC chosen as the capital
The capital was moved to this site as result of the residence act. The location was carefully chosen to connect northern and southern colonies. -
Hamilton's first report on public credit
This was a demand of a full payment on government debt to establish credit. It proposed an idea to solve the nations economic crisis. -
Bill of Rights ratified
The first 10 amendments became a source of law for the United States. It was made to protect basic rights of citizens. -
First Bank of the United States chartered
It was built in order to fight off the debt of the revolutionary war. It was also meant to solve the problem of having different currencies in each state. -
Whiskey Rebellion
It was a rebellion on the tax on whiskey, during George Washington's presidency. -
Hamilton's report on Manufacturers
It was a plan that a Hamilton had regarding manufacturing companies, and their role in the nation. Jefferson opposed of this, as he looked at it as taking away rights of farm owners. -
Citizen Genet affair
He was a French minister promoting hostility to the British, which led up to the Quasi-War. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
It was the final battle of the Northwest Indian war. The natives lost, and the Americans gained a vast amount of land. -
Treaty of Greenville
This was when the Native Americans lost land after the war of fallen timbers. This gave the United States more land in Ohio. -
Jay's Treaty
This treaty solved issues between the United States and Britain since the revolution. It upset the French. -
Pinckney's Treaty
This treaty was the beginning of a new friendship between the United States and Spain, and defined the borders between US and Spanish colonies. It also gave the US rights to travel on the Mississippi River. -
Election of John Adams
It was the third presidency. He was part of the federalist party, and he defeated the democratic-republican party. -
XYZ Affair
It was a dispute with the French due to the signing of a treaty that infuriated the French, as they thought it violated their previous agreements. This started the Quasi-War. -
Quasi-War with France
It was a naval undeclared war between France and United States. It tampered with the neutrality position of the United States, but eventually ended over a convention. -
Alien and Sedition acts
They were bills that were made to try to prevent foreign influence. It was made by the federalist party, and gave them the right to deport or imprison any dangerous immigrants. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas President was a former vice president, and he defeated John Adams of the Federalist party. -
Judiciary Act of 1800
This act reduced the number of Supreme Court justices to five. It was attempt to have more federalists in the federal courts.
