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French and Indian War
Conflict between the British and French over fur trade and land in North America, leading to British victory and French expulsion from the region.
Albany Plan of Union
Ben Franklin's failed attempt to unite colonies and Iroquois against the French during the French and Indian War.
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Ended the French and Indian War, granting British control east of the Mississippi and expelling the French from North America.
Stamp Act
British tax on paper goods in colonies, leading to protests like the Stamp Act Congress and the rallying cry of "no taxation without representation."
Boston Massacre
Conflict in Boston between colonists and British troops, fueled by tensions from acts like the Quartering Act and Townshend Acts.
Tea Act
British law granting a monopoly on tea to the British East India Company, leading to the Boston Tea Party by the Sons of Liberty.
Declaration of Independence
Formal document by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, declaring the colonies' independence from Britain and inspiring revolutions worldwide.
Articles of Confederation
First U.S. constitution with a weak central government, leading to issues like states imposing tariffs on each other and Shay's Rebellion.
Federalism
U.S. political system where powers are divided between national and state governments, outlined in the Constitution.
Democratic-Republican Party
Founded by Jefferson and Madison, advocating for strict interpretation of the Constitution and representing small farmers and workers.
