APUSH Unit 3

Battle of Saratoga 1777

Battle that marked the turning point of the American Revolution, convincing France to aid the American cause

Battle of Yorktown 1781

The British army surrendered to General George Washington and the Continental Army, led to negotiations and the Treaty of Paris

Lexington and Concord

The first military clashes of the American Revolution. The “shot heard around the world” sparked fighting that killed 8 colonies. $

Valley Forge

The winter camp of the Continental Army (1777-1778) in Pennsylvania. Soldiers endured harsh conditions but gained discipline and training from Baron von Steuben, becoming a stronger army. The struggles and resilience of the Continental Army during the Revolution

President John Adams

• XYZ Affair

• Ailen and Sedition Acts

• Virginia & Kentucky Resolution

President George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Hamilton Financial Program 

• Judiciary Act of 1789

• Proclamation of Neutrality

• Citizen Genet

• Pickneys Treaty

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Federalist v.s. Dem/Rep

French and Indian War (Seven Years War)

A conflict (1754–1763) between Britain and France (with Native allies) over control of North America. Over the Ohio River Valley. Britain won but left them in huge debt which led to taxes on the colonies.

Pickney Treaty

A treaty between the U.S. and Spain signed in 1795. Allowed Americans to Use the Mississippi River for trade and deposit goods at the port of New Orleans. It helped the U.S. western farmers ship crops, boosted trade, and reduced tensions w/ Spain.

3/5 Compromise

Slaves were only counted as 3/5 of a person

Bill of Rights

outlined basic rights

Sugar/Stamp Act

increased taxes on paper and sugar due to debt

XYZ Affair

French officials demanded bribes and loans before negotiation with U.S. diplomats. Americans were outraged and called for war leading to the Quasi-War.

Whiskey Rebellion

Rebellion against whiskey taxes

Boston Tea Party

protest against the British Tea Act

Treaty of Paris

ended the Revolution

Olive Branch Petition

A final appeal sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III to avoid war with Britain.

Alien & Sedition Act

Gave the president power to deport immigrants and made it harder for them to become citizens

VA + KY Resolution

To oppose the Alien and Sedition Acts, which they believed violated the Constitution

Judiciary Act of 1789

helped the judicial branch gain more power

Boston Massacre

soldiers shot at civilians because of tawnting

republican Motherhood

allowed women to get teaching jobs

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

system for territories to enter the union as a new state. banned slavery in the Northwest Territory

Shays Rebellion

rebellion of poor farmers

New jersey plan

each state would have equal representation; small states favored

Proclimation of 1763

colonists are not allowed to settle beyond the Appalachian Mountains

2nd Continental Congress

A meeting of colonial delegates in Philadelphia that governed the colonies during the Revolutionary War.