APUSH Period 3

time period

1754 (Seven Year’s War) - 1800 (Jefferson)

What was the Seven Year’s War/French and Indian War?

Conflict between Britain and France over control of Ohio River Valley. Britain gained Canada, land to the East of Mississippi River, and Florida. However, Britain was left in major debt which led to the end of salutary neglect.

What was Pontiac’s Rebellion?

When Britain captured French land to the west of the Mississippi River, the NA that had previously traded with the French were upset by Britains less considerate treatment. So native forces attacked British forts and settlements. Britain won but had to reconsider policies, so it issued the Proclamation of 1763 (banned colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains).

What increased tensions leading up to Revolution?

Proclamation of 1763 and Declaratory Act (British Parliament had the right to tax and make laws for the colonies).

How did the colonies organize for the Revolution?

First Continental Congress- in response to Intolerable Acts, organized boycott of British goods

Second Continental Congress- in response to outbreak of fighting, created Continental Army, Declaration of Independence, acted as colonial government by managing war effort, money, and alliances

technological innovation

printing press- spread Common Sense and Declaration of Independence

What was Shay’s Rebellion?

uprising of farmers who were left with heavy debt and high taxes after revolutionary war, led to the realization that the Articles of Confederation were too weak

Debates over legislative branch:

Virginia Plan- population-based representation

New Jersey Plan- equal representation

Great Compromise- Senate and House of Representatives

What were economic debates?

assume state debts from war and establish a national bank that printed and controlled money for the entire nation (south believed that these banks supported commercial and financial centers in the north)

Whiskey Tax in order to raise money for national debt → Whiskey Rebellion

What was Washington’s final message?

Farewell Address- have friendly relationships but avoid permanent alliances

What was the conflict with the French?

French felt that the US was siding with Great Britain during their conflict → tense relations

XYZ Affair- France demanded bribes in order to be negotiated with

Quasi-War- undeclared naval conflict between US and France

Alien & Sedition Acts- restricted immigration, speech, and press