exploration/colonization
In 1607...
first English settlement- Jamestown, Virginia (tobacco town)
Ratification of the Constitution...
2/3 congress propose
3/4 state approve
Lexington and Concord 1775...
First battles of the Revolution
George Washington
(1789-1797)
General during the American Revolution
1st President of the U.S.
Whiskey Rebellion – used strength of new government to stop farmers rebelling over a tax onwhiskey
three precedents- 1. Mr. President 2. formation of a cabinet 3. two term limit
Farewell Address – warned country against political parties and to stay neutral and isolated from foreign alliances.
Fort Sumter...
first shots of the Civil war
In 1620...
Mayflower Compact - Signed by pilgrims, helped establish the idea of self -government.
Federalists....
strong central gov.
federalist papers
NO BILL OF RIGHTS
Declaration of Independence 1776
July 4, 1776-
Document written by Thomas Jefferson, claiming independence from Great Britain
based on the philosophies of John Locke & Charles de Montesquieu.
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of independence
leader of the Democratic-Republican Party
Louisiana Purchase – purchased from France for $15 million, doubled the size of the U.S. and acquired complete control of the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans
Embargo Act of 1807 – cut off all trade with Europe, devastated U.S. economy
Battle of Antietam...
single bloodiest battle of the Civil War
reasons for Spanish exploration...
Economic- Gold
Social/fame
political- Glory
Anti Federalist...
opposed ratification of the constitution
wanted to include BILL OF RIGHTS
State powers
Anti-Federalist papers
Saratoga 1777...
turning point of the war
Important victory because it influenced foreign nations to support America in its war against England
France used its Navy in the Americans effort for victory
James Monroe
(1817-1825)
Monroe Doctrine - Declaration stating that Europe was not allowed to interfere in the affairs of any country in the Western Hemisphere; prohibited any new European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
Siege of Vicksburg...
Confederates lost control of the Mississippi River, The Union splits the Confederate troops from their supplies buy gaining control of the Mississippi River.
Virginia House of Burgesses
1st representative assembly (government) in North America
Three-Fifths Compromise....
Three out of every five slaves would be counted toward population. South benefit from counting slaves toward population for more representation in the Legislative Branch (House of Rep.)
Winter at Valley Forge 1777...
American endurance of a harsh winter
Thousands of Washington’s troops died during the winter
Troops lacked food and clothing
John Adams
(1797-1801)
XYZ Affair – French agents attempted to bribe U.S. negotiators who came to talk about French attacks on American ships
Alien and Sedition Acts – targeted immigrants who generally supported the Democratic-Republican Party
Battle of Gettysburg...
turning point in the battle
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut...
first example of a constitution (formal written plan of government) in the colonies
7 Principles of the Constitution...
L- limited power
P- popular sovereignty
S- separation of powers
C- checks & balances
F- federalism
R- republicanism
I- individual rights
Yorktown 1781...
Treaty of Paris 1783...
last major battle of the war
ended the American Revolution
The 13 colonies became independent from England. The boundaries of the new nation were the Mississippi river to the west, Canada to the North, and Spanish Florida to the south.
James Madison
(1809-1817)
War of 1812 – 2nd War for Independence. U.S. proves it can defend itself and earned worldwide respect, helps spark the Industrial Revolution
Appomattox Courthouse...
Robert E. Lee (loser) surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant; War is over!