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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