Battles
The two major wars that occurred during this time period
The American Revolution and the French and Indian War
This act placed duties on imports from the Caribbean
Sugar Act
The first three presidents of the United States in order
George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
This was the first attempt for the government of the United States where states got more power than the federal government
Articles of Confederation
This decree stopped the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains
Proclamation of 1763
These battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This act was a direct tax that forced colonists to pay taxes for items such paper and documents
Stamp Act
This was the author of Common Sense
Thomas Paine
This document was written by Thomas Jefferson to propose the independence of the colonies (and where John Hancock signed really big and made everyone mad!!! )
Declaration of Independence
This was a rebellion where a Native American chief forced the British out of Ohio River Valley with the help of French traders.
Pontiac's Rebellion
This battle marked the end of the American Revolution
Battle of Yorktown
This act gave the King absolute sovereignty
Declatory Act
This man was the leader of the Sons of Liberty
Samuel Adams
This was added to the US Constitution that convinced more states to ratify it
Bill of Rights
This was the idea that women had a duty to shape the morals of future political leaders
Republican Motherhood
This battle gave the Americans a morale boost even though they lost the battle
The Battle of Bunker Hill
These acts were passed in response to the Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
This man led a rebellion in response to the high taxes imposed by the new central government that threatened veteran farmers in Massachussetts
Daniel Shay
This treaty was signed by the British and the US where they said that the British will improve their trade relations
Jay's Treaty
Benjamin Franklin created this plan for a centralized government for the Thirteen Colonies. It failed when only 7 colonies sent representatives. However, it did mark the first effort at achieving colonial unity.
Albany Plan
This British General attempted to control the Hudson River Valley but failed to during the Battle of Saratoga
John Burgoyne
These acts enforced taxes on imported goods and was named after a British Prime Minister
Townshend Acts
This king was the ruler of Britain at this time
King George III
This treaty gave America all of Ohio after General Mad Anthony Wayne defeated the Indians at the Battle of Fallen Timbers
Treaty of Greenville
This French Foreign Minister attempted to bribe American diplomats in the XYZ Affair
Marquis de Talleyrand