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French and Indian War
9 year war between the British and the French in North America. It resulted in the expulsion of the French from the North America. Social change that united the country. -
Albany Congress
Ben Franklin's plan to unite the colonies and bolster common defense against France. The individual colonies did not agree to this. Political change because it was the first form of a unified government by colonists. -
Proclamation of 1763
Prohibited Americans from settling beyond the Appalachian. It wasn't designed to oppress the colonists but the prevent more Indian revolts. Political change because it was an effort by Britain to prevent another Pontiac uprising. -
Intolerable Acts
A series of acts such as the Sugar Act and Quartering Act designed to limit colonist rights. Social change because it restricted the colonists' rights and economic because the taxes increased. -
Boston Massacre
Clash between Boston protestors and stationed British troops. Troops fired into the crowd killing or wounding 11. Social change because it showed a resistance against Britain at an early stage in history. -
Olive Branch Petition
Adopted by 2nd Continental Congress. Professed American loyalty to King George the 3rd and sought an end to the hostilities. King George rejected this petition. Political change because it showed that colonists were no longer loyal to the King. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine and urged the colonies the declare independence and establish a Republican government. Helped convince the colonists to support the revolution. Social change because it encouraged colonists to fight for their freedom. -
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson and formally declared independence from Britain. Political and social change because it showed the colonists were no longer under British rule and changed the mindset of the colonists. -
Great Compromise
Reconciled the New Jersey and Virginia plans and gave states equal representation in the House and Senate. Political change because it gave equal representation for the states in the government. -
Sedition Act
A law that made anyone convicted of interfering with government policies liable to imprisonment and a heavy fine. Social change because it was an effort by the government to limit American rights by punishing them, changing how they acted.
