Events
In retaliation of taxing, a group of Bostonian's dressed as native Americans and proceeded to throw 342 chests of tea into the harbor. this is called the
Boston Tea Party
Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolutions for the colonies to be independent which was written as a statement by Thomas Jefferson.
Declaration of Independence
system where each branch of government had divided and limited power to avoid tyranny
Checks and Balanced
supporters of the constitution
federalists
To make up for the lost revenue from low tariffs, Alexander Hamilton persuaded congress for more federal tax on whiskey which caused a stirr
whiskey rebellion
The rivalry between France and Britain in the colonies led to the
Seven Year war
Movement that influenced colonies and leaders during the American revolution
Enlightenment Movement
ten ratified amendments
bill of rights
opponents of the states losing power in turn for the central government obtaining it
anti-federalists
British supplying the Native Americans angered the Americans and the us army defeated the confederacy states
Battle of the fallen timbers
Native Americans anger towards European settlers occupying their land and not refusing to give gifts led to
Pontiac's rebellion
Written by a Colonist, argued for Americans independence and separation from the British monarchy
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
2nd amendment
bear arms
what was the judiciary act of 1789?
established the supreme court
treaty of the surrender of the ohio territory and to open it for settlement
treaty of greenville
Cause of the boston Massacre
colonists were angered by british troops quartered to protect custom officials, so they harassed them. 5 dead.
Whats the Olive Branch Petition
Sent to King George III to pledge their loyalty and to secure the colonial rights. failed
6th amendment
right to a speedy and public trail
Alexander hamilton contributed to the
national bank
establishment of procedures to divide and sell land
public land act
Secure Americans Sovereignty
American Revolution
what was the reactions to the olive branch petition
Prohibitory Act - declared the colonies in rebellion
third amendment
soldiers cant quarter at others houses without consent
proclamation of neutrality
during france and britain tension, washington declared the us nation as neutral
no foreign affairs, permanent alliances, formation of political parties, or sectionalism
washingtons farwell adress