APUSH vocab unit 3

Impact of the 7 Years’ War

France was removed from North America, Great Britian was in massive debt, began to consolidate control over colonies

-taxes; many colonists resisted

Common Sense

Written by T-Paine and Enlightenment thinker. Urged that it was “Common Sense” that colonies should break away from Great Britian

Declaration of Independence

Inspired by Common Sense and Enlightenment ideals; inspired France and countries in Latin America to experience revolutions 

Reasons for Patriot Victory in the Revolutionary War

Colonists' familiarity with the land; political and military leadership (Washington); ideological commitment (Natural Rights); Support from European Allies (France after Saratoga) 

Northwest Land Ordinance

 Passed under Articles - banned slavery in NW territory (OH, MI, IN, etc.); created a process for admitting new states (60,000 inhabitants)

Articles of Confederation

First governing document of US - created a WEAK central government; issues with trade - different currencies in each state, tariffs on goods traded between states

Constitution

 Replaced the Articles - series of compromises (Great, 3/5, Slave Trade); provided limits on federal power (separation of powers); did not address problems of slavery 

Washington’s Farewell Address

 Warned of entangling foreign alliances and political parties; helped inspire foreign policy until after WWII 

Republican Motherhood

 Expectation that women would instill Republican values in children and be active in families; helped increase education for women

Bill of Rights

Added AFTER the Constitutional Convention; created to gain support of anti-Federalists; guaranteed rights of individuals