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French and Indian War
Fight over Ohio and also issues with Iriqouis. Also known as the seven year war. -
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
Threatened to destabilize the entire colonial economy. -
Stamp Act
First direct tax on American colonies. All items must bear a stamp. -
Quartering Act
Colonists were required to provide for the basic needs of soldiers. -
First Continental Congress
Fifty-six delegates wrote to England with declaration of rights and grievances wanting a timely response. -
American Revolutionary War
The colonies fighting to secure independence -
Declaration of Independence
Declared the colonies independent from Britain. This was a unanimous congressional vote. -
Battle of Saratoga
Turning point in war for independence. -
Constitution Ratified
The great compromise of the two plans satisfying smaller and larger states. -
Election of 1788
George Washington was unanimously voted president. He set president with every deed. -
Election of 1796
John Adams barely won and he retained Washington's cabinet. -
Election of 1800
Jefferson barely wins with Hamilton's influence causing a peaceful exchange of power.
