Period 3 APUSH CED Review

French and Indian War (Seven Years' War)

Conflict between Britain and France over North American territory; led to British dominance.

Proclamation of 1763

British decree forbidding colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Stamp Act 1765

Direct tax on printed materials; sparked colonial protests and the slogan "no taxation without representation."

Boston Tea Party 1773

Colonial protest against British tea taxes; led to punitive Coercive Acts.

Declaration of Independence 1776

Document asserting the colonies' independence from Britain; articulated Enlightenment ideals.

Articles of Confederation

First U.S. governing document; created a weak central government with limited powers.

Constitutional Convention 1787

Meeting to revise the Articles; resulted in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

Federalist Papers

Essays promoting ratification of the Constitution; authored by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay.

Bill of Rights

First ten amendments to the Constitution; guaranteed individual liberties.

George Washington's Farewell Address

Warned against political parties and foreign alliances.

Alien and Sedition Acts 1798

Laws restricting speech critical of the government and limiting immigrant rights.