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French and Indian War
Conflict over Ohio River Valley, led to French ceding land to England.
Proclamation of 1763
Forbade settlers from crossing Appalachian mountains to prevent conflict.
Stamp Act
Tax to support British troops, sparked 'no taxation without representation' cry.
Coercive/Intolerable Acts
Parliament's response to Boston Tea Party, punished Massachusetts.
Common Sense
Thomas Paine's pamphlet advocating independence from Britain.
Enlightenment
18th
Deism
Belief in God creating universe governed by natural law.
Declaration of Independence
Based on natural rights philosophy, accused King George III of tyranny.
Revolutionary War
Colonists' fight for independence due to perceived tyranny and lack of representation.
French
American Alliance
Treaty of Paris
Ended Revolutionary War, granted land to America and protected loyalists.
Articles of Confederation
Early US government with limited powers, weaknesses led to Constitution.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Created new territories, excluded slavery, supported education.
Shay's Rebellion
Farmers' protest against high taxes, highlighted Articles of Confederation weaknesses.
Federal Constitution
Created strong central government with compromises for all states.
Federalist Papers
Essays supporting Constitution's ratification, emphasized minority rights.
Antifederalists
Opposed strong central government, advocated for individual rights protection.
Hamilton's Economic Policies
Focused on economic growth, national bank, tariffs, and assumption of state debts.
Hamilton
Jefferson Controversy
Washington's Farewell Address
Warned against foreign entanglements, political alliances, and political parties.
Neutrality Acts of the 1930s
Legislation influenced by Washington's warning, aimed at avoiding foreign conflicts.
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