Because I Said So
The Colonies are so breaking up with England.
Declaration of Independence
This was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
Crispus Attucks
People have guaranteed rights that cannot be taken away.
Individual Rights
They traversed the country to map the territory and establish contact with the Natives.
Lewis & Clark
Uprising by western Pennsylvania farmers protesting a federal excise tax on distilled spirits.
Whiskey Rebellion
Washington says "Bye ya'll" and gives major warning vibes.
Farewell Address
The famous 'shot heard round the world' was fired at this battle.
Lexington & Concord
Power of the government has built in limits.
Limited Government
The first two presidents, one good and one bad, but both considered Federalists.
Washington & Adams
Deadliest slave revolt in U.S. history and led by an enslaved preacher, leading to harsher slave codes.
Nat Turner's Rebellion
President Monroe goes 'hands off our Americas' and pinkie swears to keep our nose out of Europe's business.
Monroe Doctrine
No one knew the War of 1812 was over when Jackson obtained victory at this battle.
New Orleans
The people rule - people control the government
Popular Sovereignty
Washington warned us against these in his Farewell Address.
political parties & foreign/permanent alliances
An armed uprising by Massachusetts farmers and Revolutionary War veterans that highlighted the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion
Washington is fed up with England and France but he's like we're not even gonna get involved in their drama.
Proclamation of Neutrality
This was the turning point of the revolution, inspiring the French to aid the colonists.
Saratoga
Power is shared between national and state governments.
Federalism
The leaders of the first two political parties.
Jefferson & Hamilton
Jamestown and House of Burgesses are burned down, leading to decline of indentured servitude and an increase in slavery.
Bacon's Rebellion
King George is all "don't cross the mountains."
Proclamation of 1763
Francis Scott Key was inspired at this battle to pen the Star Spangled Banner.
Fort McHenry
People elect other people to represent them in government.
Republicanism
A system wherein each branch of government limits powers of other branches so no one branch becomes too powerful.
checks & balances
The largest slave revolt in the British colonies before the Revolution, leading to the passage of slave codes.
Stono Rebellion