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Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation was significant because it prohibited American colonists from settling west of Appalachia. The Treaty of Paris, which marked the end of the French and Indian War, granted Britain a great deal of valuable North American land. -
Intolerable Acts
These acts contributed to the American Revolution due to the fact that colonists felt as though the legislation violated their constitutional rights, natural rights and more. -
1st and 2nd Continental Congress
First Continental Congress of 1774 and the Second Continental Congress of 1775–1781. ... The Second Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, proclaiming that the 13 colonies were now independent sovereign states, no longer under British rule. -
Olive Branch Petition
Written by John Dickinson. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775 and then signed on July 8th to avoid war with Great Britain and the 13 colonies. -
Common Sense
(Written by Thomas Paine)This document helped sway people into supporting those who favored declaring independence from Great Britain. There was two main objectives of this pamphlet, one being independence from England and the second being the creation of a democratic republic. -
Declaration of Independence
An official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from the British rule -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was a crucial victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution and is considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
Shay's Rebellion
A group of men led by Daniel Shays called the Regulators sought to seize control of the armory in Springfield and then overthrow the government. The rebellion was quashed, but its political impact was significant. It focused on weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation that prevented the national government from effectively managing the country's finances. -
Annapolis Convention
A meeting called by the state of Virginia held in Annapolis, Maryland, in September 1786 to which all 13 states were asked to send delegates. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the commercial problems besetting the United States under the Articles of Confederation. -
NJ Plan
The New Jersey Plan was one option as to how the United States would be governed. The Plan called for each state to have one vote in Congress instead of the number of votes being based on population. This was to protect the equality of the states regardless of population size -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. These amendments guarantee essential rights and civil liberties, such as the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, as well as reserving rights to the people and the states. -
National Bank
The purpose of the bank was necessary to stabilize and improve the nation's credit, and to improve handling of the financial business of the United States government under the newly enacted Constitution. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
It was issued by President george washington upon notification that France and Britain were at war. It pledged the United States to "pursue a course friendly and impartial" toward the belligerents and enjoined observance on all citizens upon pain of prosecution -
Whiskey Rebellion
This rebellion was an uprising that afforded the new U.S. government its first opportunity to establish federal authority by military means within state boundaries, as officials moved into western Pennsylvania to quell an uprising of settlers rebelling against the liquor tax -
Jay Treaty
This treaty sought to settle outstanding issues between the two countries that had been left unresolved since American independence. -
Pinckney Treaty of 1795
The treaty was an important diplomatic success for the United States. It resolved territorial disputes between the two countries and granted American ships the right to free navigation of the Mississippi River as well as duty-free transport through the port of New Orleans, then under Spanish control. -
Washington's Farewell Address
At the end of George Washington's term he published a farewell address that was intended to serve as a guide to future statecraft for the American public and his successors in office.The main points in his address was warning Americans to avoid excessive political party spirit and geographical distinctions. With many more warnings including long term alliances with other nations. -
XYZ Affair
It was a diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War. U.S. and French negotiators restored peace with the Convention of 1800, also known as the Treaty of Mortefontaine. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These were passed by the Federalists Congress and signed into law by President Adams. These laws included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for new immigrants to vote.Passed in preparation for an anticipated war with France, the Alien and Sedition Acts tightened restrictions on foreign-born Americans and limited speech critical of the Government. -
Revolution of 1800
Thomas Jefferson called his election "the Revolution of 1800" because it marked the first time that power in America passed from one party to another. He promised to govern as he felt the Founders intended, based on decentralized government and trust in the people to make the right decisions for themselves
