French and Indian War
European nations fighting in this war
England and France
phrase used by colonists to say they were unhappy with British taxes
Taxation without Representation
First Constitution/Government used in Rev War
Articles of Confederation
Name for colonists fighting against Great Britain
Patriots
Compromise that made 2 houses in Congress - one on population and one on equal representation
Great Compromise
Side that most Native people fought on
French
Act that forced colonists to house British soldiers
Quartering Act
Natural Rights - life, liberty and pursuit of happiness
Name for colonists who were loyal to Great Britain and king
Tories/Loyalists
Compromise between northern and southern states on representation for the enslaved in legislature
3/5ths Compromise
Side that colonists fought on
England/Great Britain
Act that taxed paper, glass, paint, tea, lead
Townshend Acts
Reason Articles of Confederation failed
too much power to the states
Secret group of patriot colonists who used threats and protests and violence
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Principle that means the people vote and majority rules
Popular Sovereignty
Name of Native person who rebelled against British after the war
Pontiac
Coercive or Intolerable Acts
Rebellion of farmers at end of Rev War that showed need for new constitution
Shay's Rebellion
Bicameral - Senate and House of Representatives
Principle power is divided between federal government and states
Federalism
Proclamation of 1763
Boycott by colonists where they made their own clothing
Homespun Movement
Defined how new territory in northwest became states and outlawed slavery in these new states
Northwest Ordinance
principle in Constitution that gives each branch power to prevent another from becoming too powerful
Checks and Balances
Principle that divided powers among three branches in government
Separation of Powers