Colonial America
This armed conflict was brought on as the result of old European rivalries and was fought over control of the Ohio River Valley in North America
Seven Years War or The French and Indian War
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here.
Lexington and Concord
This was the first national government of the United States.
Articles of Confederation
Despite warnings from President Washington, these two political parties developed following the Washington Presidency.
Federalists and Democratic Republicans
This was the rallying cry of those people people who were angry with the new Acts passed by Parliament and the King following the Seven Years War.
"No Taxation without Representation"
This document/agreement officially ended the French and Indian War.
Treaty of Paris of 1763
Seen as the turning point of the War, this battle in which the Americans were victorious led to the French supporting the Patriot cause and entering the American Revolution
Battle of Saratoga
This compromise settled the dispute over how slaves would be counted in state populations for representation purposes under the new Constitution.
3/5 Compromise
This rebellion over a new whiskey tax, squashed by George Washington, highlighted the new authority of the Federal Government under Washington.
Whiskey Rebellion
This essay or pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, encouraged the colonists to fight for and support independence from Great Britain.
Common Sense
This agreement forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains following their victory in the Seven Years War.
Proclamation of 1763
The fight for and idea independence were heavily influenced by ideals from this movement.
The Enlightenment
This famous rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Federal Government under the Articles and led to the calling for a Constitutional Convention
Shays Rebellion
This famous "affair" was highlighted by French officials demanding bribes from US officials during the Adams administration.
XYZ Affair
This new law established the rules for creating and admitting new states.
Northwest Ordinance
These laws were passed by the King and Parliament as a response to the Boston Tea Party.
Coercive or Intolerable Acts.
This battle during the Siege of Boston may been a loss for the Americans but is seen historically as positive for the Americans due to inflicting massive casualties on the British Army.
Battle of Bunker Hill
This group argued for the immediate passage of the new constitution with a strong central central government.
Federalists
Issued by George Washington, this document set the standard for how the US would address foreign policy.
Proclamation of Neutrality
This Native American rebellion led to the passage of the Proclamation of 1763.
Pontiacs Rebellion
This plan, ultimately rejected by the colonies was adopted by delegates in response to the lack of success the British and Colonists were having early on in the Seven Years War.
The Albany Plan of Union
These two revolutions were heavily influenced by the American Revolution.
French and Haitian Revolutions
These are the 5 freedoms guaranteed in the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
Religion, Speech, Press, Petition,Assembly
This treaty gave the US the ability the use the Port of New Orleans and navigate the Mississippi River. It also established the 31st parallel as the border of Florida.
Pickney's Treaty
This theory held that women had a particularly important role in post revolution society, instructing their children in the virtues of republicanism.
Republican Motherhood