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Establishment of massachusetts
The initial European settlement in Massachusetts was the Plymouth Colony, founded by the Pilgrims in 1620. Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower and established a settlement in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Mayflower Compact, signed by the Pilgrims upon their arrival, served as an early form of self-government for the colony. -
French vs Indian
The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), was a significant conflict primarily fought between Great Britain and France, with various Native American tribes and colonial powers involved in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world.Several key battles occurred during the French and Indian War, including the Battle of Fort Necessity (1754), the Battle of Quebec (1759), and the Battle of Montreal (1760). -
The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a significant event in colonial history, particularly in British North America. It was issued by King George III of Britain following the end of the French and Indian War (Seven Years' War) in 1763. The proclamation aimed to address several issues arising from the newly acquired territories and the relationship between the British Crown and indigenous peoples. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a pivotal event in American history that occurred on March 5, 1770, in Boston, Massachusetts.On the evening of March 5, a confrontation erupted between a group of colonists and a small contingent of British soldiers near the Customs House on King Street (now State Street) in Boston. The details of the events leading up to the confrontation are disputed, but accounts suggest that insults and provocations were exchanged between the colonists and the soldiers. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a significant event in American colonial history that occurred on December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts. Under the cover of darkness, the colonists proceeded to dump approximately 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor. The tea was destroyed by cutting open the chests and tossing the tea leaves overboard. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, is one of the most important documents in American history. It marked the formal separation of the thirteen American colonies from British rule and laid out the principles upon which the United States of America was founded. In June 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, appointed a committee to draft a formal declaration of independence. -
Articles of confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on November 15, 1777, and ratified by all thirteen states by 1781. Congress under the Articles of Confederation was granted limited powers, primarily focused on matters of defense, foreign affairs, and the regulation of trade and commerce. However, Congress lacked the authority to levy taxes or regulate interstate commerce effectively. -
3/5 compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a key agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The Three-Fifths Compromise was proposed as a solution to this contentious issue. It was agreed that for the purposes of both representation and taxation, enslaved individuals would be counted as three-fifths of a person. This compromise was reached between delegates from the northern and southern states, allowing for a balance between the interests of both regions -
Great (Connecticut) Compromise
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was a pivotal agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia. There was a significant disagreement between large and small states over how representation in the national legislature should be determined. The delegates at the Constitutional Convention were tasked with creating a new framework for the United States government, as the existing Articles of Confederation were proving inadequate -
Signing of USA Constitution
The signing of the United States Constitution was a pivotal event in American history, marking the formal establishment of the framework for the federal government of the United States.The signing took place at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The convention was convened in 1787 with the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation, the existing framework of government that proved to be ineffective in governing the newly independent United States.