APUSH Period 3 Study Guide

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, events, and theories discussed in APUSH Period 3, aimed to help students prepare for their exam.

What event marked the beginning of Period 3 in APUSH?

The start of the French and Indian War.

Which two countries were primarily involved in the French and Indian War?

Britain and France.

What was the Albany Plan of Union?

A failed attempt to bring the colonies together under one governing body, organized by Benjamin Franklin.

What was the phrase that expressed the colonists' discontent with taxation?

'No taxation without representation.'

What did the Proclamation of 1763 do?

It forbade colonial westward expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains.

What was one significant result of the French and Indian War?

Growing sentiment against Great Britain among the colonists.

What did the Boston Tea Party protest?

The tax on tea that remained after other taxes were repealed.

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

A petition sent to the King by colonists seeking more rights and representation, which was ignored.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson.

What did John Locke's Social Contract theory emphasize?

A contract between the government and the governed, where the government must protect natural rights.

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

It proved American strength and helped gain French support during the American Revolution.

What did Shay's Rebellion demonstrate about the Articles of Confederation?

The weakness of the government under the Articles, which could not raise money or military forces.

What was the Great Compromise?

A solution that created a bicameral legislature combining elements of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.

What was the primary focus of Washington's Farewell Address?

To warn against permanent alliances and the dangers of political parties.

What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Laws that restricted anti-government speech and allowed for the deportation of foreigners.

What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions argue?

That states could nullify federal laws they found unconstitutional.