Causation
Free states wanted to exclude the counting of slave populations in slave states, since those slaves had no voting rights. This compromise was struck to resolve this impasse.
The Three-Fifths Compromise
Drawing closer to the end of period 3 (1754-1800) the northern states began to _______ in the number of slaves
Decresse
The main author of the United States Constitution
James Maddison
Year that the Declaration of Independence was issued
1776
Phrase that the people stated during the American Revolution that stated that since they were not represented in parliament through a physical diplomat, then they should not be taxed.
"No Taxation Without Representation"
British troops stationed in Boston came to blows against the colonists. The colonists were angry about being unfairly taxed and angry at the British occupation. This event was the boiling point of their anger
The Boston Massacre
Before and during the American Revolution, the people were ruled by a monarchy. After the victory of the revolution political structure changed to...
3 branch government led by a president.
An individual who opposed the ratification of the new Constitution in 1787. This political group were highly opposed to a strong central government.
Anti-Federalist
The rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation and led many to call for strengthening the federal government in order to put down future uprisings.
Shay's Rebellion
This Battle marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation's independence
Battle of Yorktown
War ignited by The expansion of British colonists beyond the Appalachian Mountains into the North American interior
The Seven Year's War
What was Americas involvement in the French Revolution? And what was this new foreign policy called?
None. Neutrality
Founding father of the United States, who fought in the American Revolutionary War, helped draft the Constitution, and served as the first secretary of the treasury. He was the founder and chief architect of the American financial system.
Alexander Hamilton
This diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War.
XYZ Affair
A member of a group of men pledged to take up arms at a minute's notice during and immediately before the American Revolution.
Minutemen
The protest of Boston Tea Party led the British Parliament to pass this ACT in retaliation for the colonist actions.
Intolerable Acts
Although some northern states had abolished by the end of the Revolutionary War, the institution persisted in the South, where it was integral to the economy. remained legal in the United States until the passage of what Amendment
The 13th Amendment in 1830
Author of the book 'Common Sense', a 47-page pamphlet advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies.
Thomas Paine
This battle was the turning point of the Revolution, which made France decide to sign the Franco-American Alliance was...
The Battle of Saratoga
Passed in 1766, this Act stated that British Government still had the power to pass laws directly on the colonist. Colonist felt that since they had no parliament representation, direct laws were unconstitutional.
Declaratory Act
Once the Articles of Confederation had failed, the colonies knew they need a set form of government. They decided to gather delegates from every state. Here the U.S Constitution was drafted. This meting is called what?
The Constitutional Convention.
The Olive Branch Petition
Abigail Adams
A major attack on the colonial western front when the Indians began to become more angry by the western trespass of land and the British refusal to give something in return.
Pontiac's Rebellion
18th century term that expressed that white women were responsible for the early education of the boys who would someday become voting citizens in charge of this new nation. This was considered a huge responsibility and led to the opening of schools for women.
Republican motherhood