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Common Sense
This argued for American independence and separation from Great Britain. This pamphlet swayed many on the edge to support the American war side. -
Declaration of Independence
The Founding Fathers all gathered together to sign the Declaration of Independence. This is not the day they voted for independence, only signed the document. The Declaration of Independence expresses American ideas and why they wish to be separate from Great Britain. -
The Articles of Confederation
This was the first form of government in America. It established a national post office, and uniform weights and measurements. -
Treaty of Paris
This Treaty Ended the Revolutionary War. It also recognized American independence and separation from Great Britain. -
Shay's Rebellion
Daniel Shay was an overtaxed farmer who was unhappy. Him with other farmers rebelled and almost collapsed the new nation. -
The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise combined the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan to compromise between them. The Senate would have 2 votes per state and the House of Representatives would have voted based on population. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien Act authorized the president to deport any foreigners deemed dangerous. The Sedition Act created stiff fines and prison sentences for speaking against America. -
The Missouri Compromise
This Compromise split the North and South in terms of slavery. It also said that 2 states had to come into the nation at a time. -
Monroe Docorine
It said that the US would not interfere with Europe or existing colonies and the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization. Additionally, if a European power were to interfere with any nation in the Americas, it would be considered a hostile act. -
Dred Scott vs. Sanford
Dred Scott was a slave set free by his owner once he died. The court decision ruled that slaves were property, therefore it a citizen so he was never allowed to argue his case in the Supreme Court.