APUSH unit 3:(1754–1800)

French and Indian War

A conflict between Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763.

Albany Plan of Union

Benjamin Franklin’s failed plan to unite the colonies in 1754.

Treaty of Paris (1763)

The agreement that ended the French and Indian War, resulting in France losing most of its North American territory.

Salutary Neglect Ends

The period when Britain began enforcing taxes and laws on the colonies.

Proclamation of 1763

The order that forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Sugar Act (1764)

The first tax imposed for revenue purposes in the colonies.

Stamp Act (1765)

A tax on printed materials that led to the formation of the Stamp Act Congress.

Sons of Liberty

A protest group led by Samuel Adams opposing British policies.

Declaratory Act (1766)

Parliament's assertion of its right to tax the colonies.(no taxes, just saying "we're the boss")

Townshend Acts (1767)

A series of laws imposing taxes on imports, leading to boycotts.

Boston Massacre (1770)

An incident where British troops killed five colonists.

Tea Act (1773)

Legislation that led to the Boston Tea Party.

Coercive Acts /Intolerable Acts

A series of punitive laws passed by the British parliament in 1774 and response to the Boston tea party

First Continental Congress (1774)

A gathering of delegates in response to the Intolerable Acts.

Lexington and Concord (April 1775)

The first battles of the American Revolution.

Second Continental Congress (1775)

The temporary government for the colonies during the American Revolution.

Olive Branch Petition (1775)

A final attempt at peace with Britain.

Common Sense (1776)

A pamphlet by Thomas Paine advocating for independence from Britain.

Declaration of Independence (1776)

The document primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson that declared the colonies' independence.

Battle of Saratoga (1777)

The turning point of the American Revolution that led to a French alliance.

Articles of Confederation (ratified 1781)

The first governing document of the US that established a weak central government.

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized U.S. independence.

Northwest Ordinance (1787)

Legislation that organized the Northwest Territory and banned slavery in it.

Shays’ Rebellion (1786–87)

An uprising that demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Annapolis Convention (1786)

An event that served as a precursor to the Constitutional Convention.

Constitutional Convention (1787)

A meeting to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution.

Virginia Plan

A proposal at the Constitutional Convention advocating for representation based on population.

New Jersey Plan

A proposal at the Constitutional Convention advocating for equal representation for states.

Great Compromise

An agreement that established a bicameral legislature.(It combined ideas from big states and small states so both would be fairly represented.)

3/5 Compromise

A compromise stating that slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for representation purposes.

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

The debate over the ratification( giving consent ) of the new Constitution.

The Federalist Papers

A series of essays by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay defending the Constitution.

Bill of Rights (1791)

The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect civil liberties.

Washington’s Presidency (1789–1797)

The presidency that set important precedents for the future.

Hamilton’s Financial Plan

A financial strategy including the establishment of a National Bank and assumption of state debts.

Whiskey Rebellion (1794)

An uprising that tested federal authority and was ultimately upheld.

Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)

A declaration to avoid involvement in foreign wars.

Farewell Address (1796)

Washington's warning against political parties and foreign alliances.

XYZ Affair (1797)

A scandal involving a French bribe that heightened tensions between the US and France.

Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)

Laws that targeted immigrants and restricted speech.

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions (1798)

Statements asserting states' rights and the principle of nullification.