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Salutary Neglect
British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England.
Sugar Act
The first tax imposed on the American colonies, taxing foreign sugar.
Stamp Act
A 1765 act that required all paper documents in the colonies to carry a tax stamp.
No taxation without representation
The colonial slogan expressing the belief that it is unfair to tax someone without giving them a voice in government.
Declaratory Act
Passed in 1766, asserting British Parliament's authority to legislate for the colonies in all cases.
Townshend Acts
A series of laws passed in 1767 imposing taxes on everyday items like tea, glass, and paper.
Daughters of Liberty
A women's organization formed in 1765 to protest British policies and promote American independence.
Boston Tea Party
A 1773 protest where colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against tea taxes.
Boston Massacre
A deadly confrontation in 1770 between British troops and Boston colonists that fueled anti-British sentiment.
Inalienable Rights
Rights that cannot be surrendered, transferred, or removed, often referenced in the Declaration of Independence.
Articles of Confederation
The first constitution of the United States, established a weak federal government.
Shay’s Rebellion
An armed uprising in 1786 against economic injustices faced by Massachusetts farmers.
Treaty of Paris 1783
The treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
Constitutional Convention
The 1787 meeting where the U.S. Constitution was created, replacing the Articles of Confederation.
Virginia Plan
Proposal for a bicameral legislative branch in Congress based on population.
New Jersey Plan
Proposal for a unicameral legislative branch with equal representation for each state.
3/5 Compromise
Agreement during the Constitutional Convention counting 5 slaves as 3 individuals for representation.
Electoral College
System established by the Constitution for electing the President of the United States.
Federalists
Supporters of the Constitution who favored a strong national government.
Anti-Federalists
Opponents of the Constitution who wanted to maintain strong state governments.
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution that guarantee certain individual liberties.
Whiskey Rebellion
The 1791 uprising of farmers against the excise tax on whiskey.
Jay’s Treaty
1794 agreement that resolved issues between the U.S. and Great Britain and facilitated trade.
Pinckney’s Treaty
1795 treaty with Spain granting the U.S. territory and access to the Mississippi River.
Alexander Hamilton
The first Secretary of Treasury who advocated for a strong central government and financial system.
Thomas Jefferson
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence and the first Secretary of State.
Tariff
A tax imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries.
Elastic Clause
Constitutional clause allowing Congress to make laws that are necessary and proper.
Quasi War
An undeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and France from 1798 to 1800.
XYZ Affair
A diplomatic incident in 1797 involving demands from French agents for bribes from American diplomats.
Republican Motherhood
The belief that women should raise their children to be virtuous citizens.
Federalist Papers
A series of essays written to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Civil Values
The principles and standards of behavior that are important for a functioning democratic society.
Convention of 1800
An agreement between the U.S. and France to normalize relations after the XYZ Affair.
Tyranny
Oppressive government rule, often referenced in the context of British governance.
Stamp Act Congress
A meeting of delegates from nine colonies in 1765 to organize opposition to the Stamp Act.
Northwest Ordinance
A law passed in 1787 that established a framework for settling and governing the Northwest Territory.
George Washington Precedents
The traditional practices set by George Washington as the first President, including the formation of a cabinet and two-term limit.
The Great Compromise
An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that established a bicameral legislature, combining the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan, creating a House based on population and a Senate with equal representation.
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