Colonial America
This document created a foundation for representative government in the colonies.
Mayflower Compact
This British law restricted westward settlement and angered colonists after the French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
This first U.S. government had a weak central authority with limited powers.
Articles of Confederation
This rebellion proved the federal government could enforce laws and collect taxes.
Whiskey Rebellion
This ocean formed the eastern boundary of the United States.
Atlantic Ocean
This colonial region had a warm climate and fertile land, making it ideal for agriculture.
Southern Colonies
This event increased anti-British feelings after colonists were killed by British soldiers.
Boston Massacre
This rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles and the need for a stronger government.
Shays’ Rebellion
In this address, Washington warned against political parties and foreign alliances
Washington’s Farewell Address
This river served as a shared boundary between the U.S. and New Spain.
Mississippi River
Shipbuilding, fishing, and lumber were key industries in this colonial region.
New England Colonies
This pamphlet encouraged colonists to question loyalty to the king and support independence.
Common Sense
This compromise balanced representation between large and small states.
Great Compromise
This 1787 law promoted education and organized territories for future statehood.
Northwest Ordinance
This colony saw population growth tied closely to enslaved labor.
Virginia
This movement challenged traditional religious authority and caused divisions in colonial society
Great Awakening
The author of Common Sense who used plain language to reach everyday colonists.
Thomas Paine
This system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
checks and balances
This law forced Native Americans off their land to open it for white settlement.
Indian Removal Act
This religion was especially common in South Carolina during colonial times.
Anglicanism
This social influence led to a wide variety of cultures, traditions, and beliefs in the colonies.
immigration
This group joined the British Army during the Revolution in hopes of gaining freedom.
African Americans
This document protects the rights and freedoms of individual citizens.
Bill of Rights
Washington warned future leaders to avoid this economic issue in his farewell address.
national debt
This political party was supported mainly by rural farmers
Democratic-Republicans