Enlightenment
Rationalism
Economic factor that directly led to the American Revolution.
French Indian War
Early constitution that established a one house legislature with limited powers over states.
The Articles of Confederation
Idea that expand role and influence of women after the American Revolution.
Republican Motherhood
Conflict that arose as a result of Shawnee and other American Indian tribes' resistance to American settlers.
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Concept that argues that power comes from the people not God.
Social Contract
The Continental Congress' attempt to make peace with Britain, this plea pledged loyalty to King George to protect colonial rights.
Olive Branch Petition
1786 uprising against high state taxes that illustrated a weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Shays's Rebellion
American Revolution Ideals did not apply to two groups. Name one.
1) Slaves
2) American Indians
The Northwest (Western) Confederacy was a result of _____.
American Indian resistance to encroachment
Pamphlet that clearly argued for American independence from Britain.
Common Sense
British reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
The Coercive Acts / The Intolerable Acts
Plan proposing representation in Congress be proportional to state population.
Virginia Plan
Invented in 1793, this tool increased demand for slave labor by increasing production efficiency.
Cotton Gin
Cotton
Belief that God exists but does not intervene.
Deism
Diplomatic outcome of the Battle of Saratoga.
Persuaded France to ally with revolutionaries.
A policy established by AOC for surveying and selling western lands.
Land Ordinance of 1785
These feudal practices were removed by State constitutions.
1) Primogeniture
2) Titles of nobility
Act that placed control of American Indian lands in the hands of the federal government.
Indian Intercourse Act
Demanded by colonists as a result of ideas expressed by the social contract.
Representation in parliament
Declaration adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 that called on colonies to provide troops to attack the British.
Declaration of the Causes and Necessities for taking Up Arms
Originally proposed by anti-federalists to protect against abuses by the federal governemt
Bill of Rights
His paintings are an example of the distinct American identity growing as a result of revolutionary ideals.
Gilbert Stuart
Name one reason for population increase after the American Revolution.
1) Immigration from Europe because of political/economic unrest
2)Slaves continued to be brought to the US
3)Desire to have more children to help on farms and plentiful food led to more births