1700-1800

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  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    Fight over Ohio and also issues with Iriqouis. Also known as the seven year war.
  • Proclamation Line

    Proclamation Line

    Colonists were not able to settle in the land they just fought for because the King gave it to the Iroquois.
  • Currency Act

    Currency Act

    Threatened to destabilize the entire colonial economy.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    First direct tax on American colonies. All items must bear a stamp.
  • Quartering Act

    Quartering Act

    Colonists were required to provide for the basic needs of soldiers.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    Fifty-six delegates wrote to England with declaration of rights and grievances wanting a timely response.
  • American Revolutionary War

    American Revolutionary War

    The colonies fighting to secure independence
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Declared the colonies independent from Britain. This was a unanimous congressional vote.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    Turning point in war for independence.
  • Constitution Ratified

    Constitution Ratified

    The great compromise of the two plans satisfying smaller and larger states.
  • Election of 1788

    Election of 1788

    George Washington was unanimously voted president. He set president with every deed.
  • Election of 1796

    Election of 1796

    John Adams barely won and he retained Washington's cabinet.
  • Election of 1800

    Election of 1800

    Jefferson barely wins with Hamilton's influence causing a peaceful exchange of power.