Unit 3: Period 3: 1754 - 1800 (copy)

British-French Wars

Conflicts for control of territory between Great Britain and France from 1689 to 1763.

Colonial Independence

The movement of American colonies to gain autonomy from British rule.

Taxation + Enlightenment

The imposition of taxes by Britain and the influence of Enlightenment ideas on colonial thought.

Articles of Confederation

The first governing document of the United States, establishing a weak central government.

Republican Ideals

The belief in a government representing the people's interests, leading to a stronger government and the Bill of Rights.

Conflicting Views of Government

The debates among the Founding Fathers, particularly between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.

Seven Years’ War

A global conflict (1756-1763) that involved Great Britain and France, impacting colonial power dynamics.

Albany Plan of Union

A proposal for colonial unity to address common issues, notably with Native American tribes.

Treaty of Paris 1763

The agreement that ended the Seven Years’ War, redistributing territorial control in North America.

Taxation Without Representation

Colonial grievances against British taxes imposed without colonial input or representation.

Boston Tea Party

A protest against the Tea Act where colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.

Intolerable Acts

A series of punitive laws passed by Britain in 1774 in response to colonial protests, viewed as direct attacks on colonial rights.

Enlightenment Ideas

Philosophical concepts emphasizing reason, individual rights, and the social contract, influencing revolutionary thought.

Declaration of Independence

The document drafted by Thomas Jefferson declaring the colonies' independence from Britain.

First Continental Congress

A gathering of colonial delegates in 1774 to address grievances against British rule.

Lexington and Concord

The first military engagements of the American Revolution, marking the start of armed conflict.

Second Continental Congress

The assembly that managed the colonial war effort and moved incrementally towards independence.

Federalists vs

The political factions that emerged during the ratification debates of the Constitution, differing in views on government power.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing individual liberties and limiting government power.

Washington’s Presidency

The leadership of George Washington, establishing precedents for the new government and navigating early challenges.

XYZ Affair

A diplomatic incident between the U.S. and France that led to an undeclared naval conflict known as the Quasi-War.

Alien and Sedition Acts

Laws passed in 1798 that restricted immigration and limited free speech, leading to significant political backlash.

Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Statements asserting that states could nullify federal laws deemed unconstitutional.

Northwest Ordinance

Legislation that established a method for admitting new states and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.

Migration and Settlement

The movement of populations into new territories, shaping the demographic and cultural landscape of the early republic.