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Start of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian war started in 1754. Conflicts rose between Britain and France after France had expanded into the Ohio River Valley. Several battles between the two countries resulted in the start of the French and Indian War. The war involved all four aspects as it changed the political, social, economical, and environmental ways that things were being done. -
Albany Congress
This was a political meeting of representatives sent by the legislatures from seven of the thirteen colonies. They met to discuss relations with the native americans and better defense measures from the French from Canada at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. -
Mercantilism
Mercantilism was the theory of trade espoused by the major European powers from roughly 1500 to 1800. It advocated that a nation should export more than it imported and accumulate bullion (especially gold) to make up the difference. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Bloody campaign waged by Ottawa chief Pontiac to drive the British out of Ohio Country. It was brutally crushed by British troops, who resorted to distributing blankets infected with smallpox as means to put down the rebellion. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III after Great Britain acquired some of the French territory in North America. After the end of the French and Indian War and would not allow settlements past a line along the Appalachian Mountains. -
Sugar Act 1764
Tax on sugar imposed by Grenville. Designed to prevent illegal sugar trade to West Indies. Made own courts to try smugglers in. -
Stamp Act of 1765
Tax imposed by Grenville on printed documents. -
Boston Massacre
Made dead colonists into martyrs. Used it as propaganda for denouncing Britain. -
First Continental Congress
First Continental Congress- met in Philadelphia to consider ways of redressing colonial grievances. 12 of the 13 (excluding GA) sent a total of 55 respected men -
Declaration of Independence
Formal announcement of independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson and approved by Congress. The declaration allowed Americans to appeal for foreign aid and served as an inspiration for later revolutionary movements worldwide. -
The United States Constitution
The constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1788 that sets forth the structure of the U.S. government and the tasks these three branches would perform. It replaced the Articles of Confederation. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
A formal announcement issued by President George Washington that declared the United States a neutral nation in the conflict between Great Britain and France that had begun with the French Revolution. -
George Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington's address at the end of his presidency, warning against "permanent alliances" with other nations. Washington did not oppose all alliances, but believed that the young, fledgling nation should forge allegiances only on a temporary basis, in extraordinary circumstances. Also, Washington believed that political parties would be the fall of the nation. -
Boston Tea Party
Dumped tea into the sea because were mad about Tea Act. -
Common Sense
Document written by Thomas Paine to persuade people to fright for independence