Period 2 & Period 3 review

Salutary Neglect

A policy whereby Britain allowed colonies to self-govern, leading to the growth of local assemblies.

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 uprising in Virginia that exposed class tensions and the weaknesses of the indentured servitude system.

Triangular Trade

The exchange of goods, slaves, and raw materials between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

First Great Awakening

A religious revival in the 1730s–1740s emphasizing individual faith and emotional sermons, contributing to American identity.

Mayflower Compact

An early form of self-government signed by the Pilgrims in 1620.

Proclamation of 1763

A decree that limited colonial expansion westward to appease Native Americans following the French and Indian War.

Lexington and Concord

The first battles of the American Revolutionary War that took place in 1775.

3/5 Compromise

An agreement that counted slaves as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of representation in Congress.

Hamilton's Financial Plan

A strategy to stabilize the American economy involving a national bank, tax assumptions, and tariffs.

Alien and Sedition Acts

A series of laws passed in 1798 that limited free speech and targeted immigrants.