Period 3 AP Us History

French and Indian War (1756)

Conflict between the British and French for control of territory in North America, with American Indians allying with the French.

Seven Years’ War

A global conflict between Britain, France, and Spain over control of colonies, trade, and power in Europe.

Albany Plan of Union (1754)

Proposed by Benjamin Franklin, it aimed to unite the colonies for defense and tax collection, but it failed.

Peace Treaty of Paris 1763

Treaty that ended the French and Indian War, with Britain acquiring French Canada and Spanish Florida.

Proclamation of 1763

Issued by Britain to prohibit colonial expansion past the Appalachian Mountains to maintain peace with Native Americans.

Parliamentary Sovereignty

British government's principle of governing colonies strictly, passing laws and taxes without colonial assembly approval.

Sugar Act (1764)

Tax imposed on sugar and luxuries to regulate trade and raise revenue after Britain's war debt.

Stamp Act (1765)

Direct tax on legal documents and newspapers requiring stamps, leading to widespread colonial protest.

Patriots

Colonial supporters of self-governance and independence from British monarchy.

Daughters of Liberty

Group formed to protest British goods and support independence through local production and boycotts.

Boston Massacre (1770)

Incident where British soldiers killed four colonists, escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies.

Massachusetts Circular Letter

Petition for repeal of the Townshend Acts, resulting in boycotts and increased colonial resistance.