APUSH: UNIT 3 FLASHCARDS

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Courers De Bois

French fur traders known as "Runners of the Woods" who played a significant role in the fur trapping economy in the New World.

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Lieutenant Colonel George Washington

Sent to secure Virginia's claims in the Ohio Valley, his actions marked the beginning of the French and Indian War.

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Battle of Quebec

A crucial British victory in 1759 that led to France losing most of its holdings in the New World.

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Olive Branch Petition

A peace attempt by the colonists in 1775, proclaiming loyalty to the king but rejected by King George III.

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Common Sense

A pamphlet by Thomas Paine in 1776 advocating for American independence rather than reconciliation with Britain.

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Patriots vs

Also known as Whigs vs. Tories, this division characterized the American Revolution with rebels treating Loyalists poorly.

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Articles of Confederation

America's first constitution adopted in 1777, creating a weak central government with limited powers.

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Constitutional Convention

A meeting that led to the proposal of the U.S. Constitution, including debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists.

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Three-Fifths Compromise

Agreement on the representation of slave states in Congress, counting three-fifths of the slave population for representation.

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George Washington

Unanimously elected as the first U.S. president in 1789, establishing precedents for the new republic.

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Whiskey Rebellion

Protest against Hamilton's excise tax on whiskey in Western Pennsylvania, put down by Washington's militiamen.

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Neutrality Proclamation of 1793

Washington's decision to stay neutral in the war between France and England, supported by Hamilton but deemed unnecessary by Jefferson.

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Jay's Treaty

Temporary peace treaty made by Chief Justice John Jay to resolve tensions with England, supported by Hamilton but criticized by Jefferson.

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Pinckney's Treaty of 1795

Agreement granting Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River and other rights, aimed at keeping America out of an alliance with England.

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XYZ Affair

Diplomatic incident where Americans had to bribe French officials to negotiate, leading to tensions and preparations for war.

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Bill of Rights

First 10 Amendments guided by James Madison, ratified in 1791 to protect individual liberties.

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Formation of Political Parties

Emergence of Federalists led by Hamilton and Democratic-Republicans led by Jefferson and Madison, shaping early American politics.

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George Washington's Farewell Address

Washington's advice on national unity, caution against political factions, and warning about foreign alliances.

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Expansion of Slavery

Growth of slavery in the deep south and adjacent western lands, leading to rising antislavery movements and regional differences.

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Compact Theory

Idea that states should decide on the constitutionality of federal laws, proposed in the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions by Jefferson and Madison.