Unit 1: Jamestown-War of 1812

Treaty of Ghent

December 24, 1814 - Ended the War of 1812 and restored the status quo. For the most part, territory captured in the war was returned to the original owner. It also set up a commission to determine the disputed Canada/U.S. border.

Mercantilism

An economic theory where nations aimed to maximize wealth (gold/silver) by exporting more than they import, using colonies for raw materials and markets, all under strict government control to boost state power at rivals' expense

12th Amendment

Brought about by the Jefferson/Burr tie, stated that presidential and vice-presidential nominees would run on the same party ticket.

Neutrality Proclamation 1793

response to French attempts for alliance with US. Stated US neutrality from Britain-France war.

3 Colonial Regions

The three main geographic areas of the original American colonies—New England, The Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies—each with different climates,economies and ways of life

Treaty of Paris 1763

Ended French and Indian War, France lost Canada, land east of the Mississippi, to British, New Orleans and west of Mississippi to Spain

Land Ordinance of 1785

A law that divided much of the United States into a system of townships to facilitate the sale of land to settlers.

Intolerable Acts

in response to Boston Tea Party, 4 acts passed in 1774, Port of Boston closed, reduced power of assemblies in colonies, permitted royal officers to be tried elsewhere, provided for quartering of troop's in barns and empty houses

Whiskey Rebellion

1794 protest against the government's tax on whiskey by backcountry farmers

Mayflower Compact

Signed aboard the Mayflower, pledging to establish a civil government with the authority to enact laws.

Salutory Neglect

British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England.

Townsend Acts 1767

brought harsh taxes on goods like glass, paper, tea; writs of assistance were issued that allowed a search of colonial homes without a warrant; boycotts of british goods began, & it was repealed in 1770

Stamp Act 1765

1765; law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents, newspapers, etc.

Sugar Act

A law passed by Britain in 1764 that placed a tax on sugar, molasses, and other goods imported into the American colonies, meant to raise money for Britain trade rules.

Fundamental Orders

first constitution of colonial america; from Connecticut; called for power of government to derive from the governed. Required property and church membership to vote.