Period 3 Reading Guide (Ch. 4-6)

Pontiac’s Rebellion

Native American uprising in response to British actions, demonstrating pantribal cooperation against European-American colonialism.

Seven Years War

Conflict among British, French, and American Indians culminating in Britain's victory over France and allied American Indians.

Albany Plan of Union

Ben Franklin's proposal for intercolonial government, including tax collection and troop recruitment, during the Seven Years War.

Treaty of Paris (1763)

Agreement where France ceded most of its North American territories to Britain, leading to Native American resistance.

Stamp Act

1765 tax on printed materials, sparking colonial unrest and leading to its repeal in 1766.

Boston Tea Party

Sons of Liberty protest against the Tea Act, destroying British tea chests in Boston Harbor.

Declaration of Independence

Document by the Second Continental Congress declaring independence from Britain, influenced by Enlightenment ideas.

Articles of Confederation

First U.S. constitution with a weak central government, leading to issues like state disputes and Shay's Rebellion.

Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Established guidelines for statehood, banned slavery in certain territories, and was a success under the Articles of Confederation.

Federalist Papers

Collection of papers advocating for the ratification of the Constitution, explaining its principles and addressing Anti-Federalist concerns.

Pickney’s Treaty

Treaty between the US and Spain in 1796 settling boundary, navigation rights on the Mississippi River, and goods deposit at the Port of New Orleans.

Farewell Address

Open letter by George Washington in 1797 advising against permanent alliances, political parties, and sectionalism.

XYZ Affair

French diplomats demanded money and bribes from American diplomats in 1797, leading to a diplomatic crisis.