Time Period 3 APUSH

Proclamation of 1763

Forbade American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent conflicts with Native Americans.

Sugar Act of 1764

Tax on sugar and molasses, part of Britain's efforts to recoup war debts and control colonial trade.

Quartering Act of 1765

Required colonists to house British soldiers.

Stamp Act of 1765

A direct tax on printed materials, leading to protests and the formation of the Stamp Act Congress.

Declaratory Act of 1766

Affirmed Britain's right to legislate for the colonies 'in all cases whatsoever.'

Townshend Acts of 1767

Taxes on imported goods like glass, paper, and tea, leading to protests and boycotts.

Writs of Assistance

Search warrants allowing British officials to search colonial homes and businesses for smuggled goods.

Patriots vs. Loyalists

Patriots wanted independence, while Loyalists remained faithful to the British crown.

The Suffolk Resolves

Colonial response to the Coercive Acts, calling for economic resistance and self-governance.

Declaration of Rights & Grievances

Petition to King George III, outlining colonial objections to British policies.

Articles of Confederation

The first U.S. government structure, emphasizing state sovereignty but with a weak central government.

Shay's Rebellion

A 1786 rebellion by struggling farmers that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Pinckney's Treaty

Agreement between the U.S. and Spain (1795), giving the U.S. navigation rights on the Mississippi River.

Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson

Hamilton advocated for a strong central government and an economy based on industry, while Jefferson favored states' rights and an agrarian society.

The Alien and Sedition Acts

Laws that restricted immigration and limited freedom of speech against the government.

The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

Political statements that argued states had the right to nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.