People
He sailed the ocean blue in 1492
Christopher Columbus
Settled in 1607.
Jamestown
This war put an end to Salutary Neglect.
7 Years War
Written in 1776, it formally declared a separation from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
The first enslaved Africans arrived in America
1619
Alexander Hamilton
Settled by Puritans; mixed economy of agriculture and commerce.
New England Colonies
This Rebellion was a turning point and called for a convention because of a weak central government.
Shays' Rebellion
1st form of government after the American Revolution; had a weak central government
Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
1776
From VA; fought in the revolutionary way; warned against foreign alliances and political divisions
George Washington
The Great Compromise, 3/5ths Compromise, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists, Bill of Rights
Constitutional Convention
This event led many people to reflect on spirituality and question the religious hierarchy. This would also lead to a questioning of political hierarchies decades later.
The First Great Awakening
Set a boundary to westward settlement after the 7 Years War
Proclamation of 1763
Start of the French and Indian War
1754
Signed contracts for 4-7 years in exchange for transportation, land, or money. Many died before their contracts ended.
Indentured Servants
The first elected legislative assembly established in Jamestown in 1619.
House of Burgesses
This was an intellectual and philosophical movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism.
The Enlightenment
1st example of self-government in the northern colonies.
Mayflower Compact
Constitutional Convention
1787
Experienced a sharp decline in population due to smallpox. Had a mixed relationship with colonists.
Native Americans
These two colonial regions varied in economics and climate. One focused on agriculture and the exportation of cash crops relying on indentured servants and slaves. The other was founded primarily for religious freedom with a mixed economy of commerce and agriculture.
Chesapeake and New England Colonies
This introduced new crops, livestock, cultures, diseases, and people to the Americas, Europe, and Africa.
The Columbian Exchange
1776; pamphlet circulated in the colonies arguing for independence from Britain
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
1776