APUSH Period III

1754

French and Indian War (Seven Years War) begins between England and France

1763

Proclamation Line prevents colonial settlers moving west of the Appalachian Mtns.

1765

Stamp Act is the first direct tax imposed on the colonies

1770

5 colonists are killed by British soldiers in Boston

1776

2nd Constitutional Congress declares independence and creates army

1777

Articles of Confederation ratified by Congress

1783

Treaty of Paris ends American Revolution

1786-1787

Shay’s Rebellion break out in Massachusetts

1787-1789

Constitutional Convention meets

1790

Hamilton’s economic system approved

1795

Jay’s Treaty signed by Great Britain, Pickney’s Treaty signed with Spain

1800

Thomas Jefferson elected as 3rd President

Alien and Sedition Acts

Laws enacted by the Federalist to restrict their political opponents; included allowing deportation of aliens deemed dangerous and made criticizing Congress or the president in the newspaper illegal

Pontiac’s Rebellion

Native American rebellion due to British westward movement with no incentive; destroyed forts and settlements from New York to Virginia, ending with British troops being sent to America

Deism

Growing belief in Enlightenment thinkers: God exists only in establishing the natural laws of the universe, not intervening in lives. Deep contrast with most Christians of the time

Republican Motherhood

Gave women a more active role in the nation’s political life; Educated women so they could teach their children republic values and roles as citizens

Writ of Assistance

In the colonies, a search warrant forcing transfer of ownership or inquiry to support British trade and Navigation Laws

Northwest Ordinance

Law passed by Congress setting rules for creating new states, granting limited self-government to the growing territory and prohibited slavery in the region

Coercive/Intolerable Acts

Acts created to punish the people of Boston and Massachusetts, bringing them under control

Common Sense

47-page pamphlet by Thomas Paine published in 1776, arguing through clear reason of why the colonies should free themselves from British rule and establish a government based on Enlightenment ideals

Democratic-Republican

Political Party strictly following the Constitution, desired a weak central government. Jefferson and Madison led, opposing a national bank

Shay’s Rebellion

Farmer-led rebellion against high state taxes, imprisonment for death, and lack of paper money. Refusing to collect taxes, debtors’ courts closed

Rationalism

Shift of enlightenment thinkers to base beliefs on science and human behavior rather than Christian, religious ideals