PERIOD THREE APUSH

French and Indian War (1754–1763)

This was a war between Britain and France. Britain wins but leads to more problems. Once Britain won, they created a lot of debt within themselves so they started taxing the colonists to relieve that debt.

Proclamation of 1763

Britain prevents colonists from moving west where the Appalachians mountains are to avoid any conflict with the Native Americans. Colonists are angry because they want to expand their land.

Stamp Act (1765)

First direct tax for the colonists.

It was on printed material.

The colonists protested hence the saying “no taxation without representation.” and they formed the Stamp Act Congress

Britain then repeals it but more taxes start to come.

Boston Massacre (1770)

British Soldiers fire into a crowd which ends up killing five colonists.

Paul Revere’s engravings spread and start to spread the idea of “Anti British”

Boston Tea Party (1773)

Colonists dump tea in the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.

Britain responds with the Intolerable Act which punishes the whole state of Massachusetts.

First Continental Congress (1774)

Representatives from all the colonies come together to discuss the intolerable act.

They agreed to boycott British goods and also prepare a militias.

Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775)

The first shots made in the Revolutionary war.

This is also known as “the shots heard around the world.”

Declaration of Independence (1776)

This was written by Thomas Jefferson

Declares that the colonies are now independent from Britain.

Explains how the governments are suppose to protect rights and they can overthrow an unjust government.

Battle of Saratoga (1777)

This was a American victory that convinces France to become an Ally of the U.S.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

Ends the Revolutionary War

Britain recognizes the U.S as its own nation.

Articles of Confederation (1781–1789)

First government very weak

Couldn’t collect any taxes, raise an army, or regulate trade.

States had most of the power

Shays’ Rebellion (1786–87)

Poor farmers in Massachusetts rebel over taxes and debt.

The government couldn’t control it which showed how weak the articles of confederation were.

Leads to the Constitunal Convention

Constitutional Convention (1787)

Held in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confedeartion but instead they just made a new one.

Created a stronger government with three branches.

Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Debate

Federalists supported the consitution while the Anti Feds didn’t. Feds thought it would create a stronger government while anti feds wanted more power to the states and also thought it was tyranny.

Bill of Rights were added to protect the individuals freedom.

Bill of Rights (1791)

First Ten amendemants of the united states.

Protect freedoms like speech, religion, press, and due process.

George Washington’s Presidency

Sets many rules like the two term limit and also cabinets.

He also warns about having political parties and foreign enlargments in his farewell speech.

Rise of Political Parties

Federalists (Hamilton): Strong National goverment, supported industry.

Democratic Republic (Jefferson): Favored state rights and agriculture

Hamilton’s Financial Plan

Wanted to stabalize the economy.

Create a national bank

Pay off national debt

Tax whiskey

Whiskey Rebellion (1794)

Farmers rebelled over the whiskey tax

Washington sent troops to stop it, shows how the new government can enforce laws.

XYZ Affair (1797)

French officials demanded bribes from U.S Diplomats.

Americans are mad and sparks a tension and a undeclared naval war with the French.

Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)

Laws passed to restrict immigration and silence critics. This was seen as a violation of the first amendments rights. Led to Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions which argued that the states can nullify federal laws.