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Seven Years’ War
A Global war spanning all continents. This is important because affected countries all over the war. -
Proclamation 1763
A proclamation from King George after Britain gained territory from France. This is important because it prevented settlement west of the Appalachian mountains. -
Stamp Act Congress
A meeting framing resolutions to problems with British rule. This is important because it shows resistance to actions by the British. -
Intolerable Acts
Laws passed by British parliament that colonists felt went too far. This is important because it would inspire calls for revolution. -
Prohibitory Act
An act passed by British legislature cut off trade with American colonies. This is important because it showed that the revolution was in full force -
Lexington & Concord
The first battles of the Revolutionary war. This is important because they really helped to kick off the war. -
Olive Branch Petition
A petition trying to prevent war between the US and Great Britain. This is important because it shows that everyone supported going to war. -
Common Sense
A pamphlet advocating for independence. This is important because it helped the push for independence. -
Dec of Independence
A document declaring the independence of the US from Great Britain. This is important because it shows the push from colonists to become independent -
Battle of Saratoga
A crucial battle in the revolution. This is important because it secured the US a victory. -
Battle of Yorktown
A battle during the revolutionary war that ended with US victory. This is important because the British surrender meant US victory in the war. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
Treaty at the end of the revolution. This is important because it was a US victory. -
Land Ordinance 1785
A law dealing with land that the US acquired from Britain after the revolution. This is important because it outlined how new territories would become part of the US. -
Shay’s Rebellion
An army uprising in Massachusetts. This is important because it was caused by quarrels over debt. -
3/5s Compromise
A compromise over population counting, this would count slaves as 3/5 of a person. This is important because it prevented some states from getting more power in congress. -
Federalist Papers
Articles and essays promoting the constitution. This is important because they helped to convince people of the benefits of the constitution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
A tax protest in the US. This is important because the US would show it's military authority by squashing it. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
Proclamation by GW wanting to stay neutral in foreign affairs. This is important because it would try and keep the US from getting involved in foreign affairs. -
Jay Treaty 1794
A treaty attempting to solve issues between Britain and the US. This is important because it was trying to help the US economy. -
Revolution of 1800
Democratic-Republican victory during a presidential election. This is important because it was a political shift in power.
