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British said colonists can't settle west of Appalachian Mountains. Colonists didn't care and violated this law. The colonists wanted land and this act was the first of many that eventually tipped the American Revolution. -
This act put taxes on goods because Britain put a standing army in North America and was in debt. The colonists were mad and even refused import British goods. They felt that this act was violating the English Bill of Rights -
This act made printing money in the colonists illegal. Britain made this law to stop inflation. Colonists were again mad and felt as this was an interference with the self-govnerment they were trying to run. -
This act put tax on all papers and documents in the Americas. Britain did this because they had war expenses against France and Spain. The colonists (again) were angry and many didn't pay. -
This act forced British colonists to house, feed, and supply for the British Soldiers in North America. The colonists again were outraged because they had to house soldiers for a country they were already angry with. -
This act stated that parliament could make laws binding america colonies. Colonists were angry because this hinted towards more acts. Also they felt Britain was doing this to keep control over the colonies. -
This act taxed the colonies on glass, lead paint, paper, and tea. Britain did this act to help pay for government in American colonies. Colonists were mad and even boycotted and protested. "Taxation without representation." -
Colonists were throwing snowballs at the British Soldiers. This was a protest on the taxes and laws recently placed. British soldiers then fired killing 5 colonists. -
This act allowed tea company to sell directly to colonies. This helped the East India Company which was a huge part of Britain's economy. Colonists were mad again and this was the final spark of the Revolution. They thought it was a tactic to gain colonial support. -
Boston Tea Party was a political protest. Colonists dressed as savages and dumped 342 crates of tea into the ocean. This was protesting taxes. No taxation without representation. -
Allowed British to block Boston Harbor. This act was made to punish colony for Boston Tea Party. Colonists were mad and protested. -
Patriots took a stand to protect guns and ammunition from the british. Overall effect from this battle was the colonists won giving them hope. British are confused on how they lost -
This battle was for the high ground of bunker hill. The high ground could see everything and could control. Both armys raced to set up camp here. British win battle but lose a lot of men in battle. Effect is colonists excited and realizing they can win while the British are a little scared. -
Document created to start our own country- the United States of America. Basically declared the colonies to be their own country and not under Britain rule. This document was created to create foreign allies, rally the colonists, and let everyone know their there own country -
America won. America gained New Jersey. Both armys got better. The American army killed 900 british soldiers. -
Was a win for usa. British surrendered, French joined us. It was 2 battles and helped us gain independence. Great morale for the US army and motivated the people. -
America wins but 2,000 die. America regains confidence. -
Washington finds out that the British went to Yorktown for resources. America goes with troops and wins. Revolutionary war ends. New nation -
Abolitionism was the movement to end slavery. Many people in the north wanted African Americans to be freed and the south didn't. People were called abolitionists or anti abolitionists. This was sectionalism because the north and the south are arguing about slavery.
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Gave land to United States and secured independence. Changed power in North America giving lots of land and potential to the United States. -
Westward Expansion was the United States expanding westward to gain more land. This gave the US many riches like gold in California and tons of cheap land. This is nationalism because it helped the US as a whole expand and get better and not just the north or south.
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Compromise between the north and south that stated every slave counted 3/5. This meant the south can get more representatives but have to pay more taxes. This is nationalism because this was a compromise for the North and South. -
In debt from the revolutionary war, the United States needed to pass a tax. They decided to tax whiskey which made the states mad. They argued this was tyrannical. Tensions rose until one night they went to a tax collector's house and started shooting. George Washington sent the military to handle this and the protestors stood down. -
The tenth amendment said that everything not stated in the constitution belonged to the states. This included slavery, so states were saying that it belongs to them. This is sectionalism because different states have different rules about slavery and this caused arguing and eventually war. -
France began attacking america so President Adams sent three diplomats to negotiate with the french minister. Instead of meeting with the minister, he sent 3 representatives (X,Y,Z) and they demanded money to talk to the minister. This made America angry. -
Americans were worried about European immigrants who would be on the side with French. So they passed the law they can deport/imprison anyone they thought dangerous. Also, they passed a law saying anything false or malicious criticism toward the gov. is a crime. -
Anti-Feds thought that the Alien and Sedition acts were tyrannical and abuse of power and claimed the acts unconstitutional. They insisted to stop these laws and while Congress didn't stop them they let them expire after President Adams term. This shows states can challenge the Federal Gov. -
Blocked all trade in america with the French and the British. Because these countries kept firing at our ships we stopped trading with them. Ended up being ineffective because it hurt our economy too. -
The Underground Railroad was a group of abolitionists who helped slaves escape by hiding them and taking them to various safe spots. It is said to have freed approximately 100,000 people. This was sectionalism because it helped the North by freeing slaves that the south used.
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Britain and France were shooting at our ships. So United States had to stand up to them for our honor. Tried negotiating and avoiding war but that didn't work. So we had to fight back. -
Congress passed a central bank for the national government. Maryland argued the Constitution did not expressly say they could make a bank. Muccolch argued that this was implied.Overall it was a unanimous decision in favor of Mcculloch so the bank stood. -
This compromise made missouri a slave state and maine a free state. It also stated that north of a certain line was free and south was enslaved. This was nationalism because it was a compromise to help everyone stay happy and not split from the US. -
Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave and abolitionist. She helped about 70 enslaved people escape through the underground railroad. She was one of the main reasons slavery was eventually abolished. This was sectionalism because it helped the north and hurt the south by freeing their slaves. -
Document that said anyone in Europe that tries to colonize in the americas will be seen as a hostile act towards the US.
It also says USA will not interfere in the European countries. -
This made California a free state. This also made slave trade illegal in Washington DC, but it passed the slave fugitive act. It also made texas, utah, and new mexico states and established a boundaries. This was Nationalism because it was a compromise that helped the country stay together -
This act stated that run away slaves must be returned to their owners even in free states. This was to ensure that the south didn't lose slaves. Made the federal gov. find slaves. This is sectionalism because the north doesn't want this law to happen and its strengthening the south not the nation. -
This was the act of splitting up the Missouri Compromise into two territories and allowed citizens to decide things (popular sovereignty). Activists from pro-slavery and anti-slavery went to the state to try and change the vote. This eventually led to Bloody Kansas, a violent situation. This is Sectionalism because americans from different sections are killing each other. -
Secession of 1860 was the main lead up to the Civil War. 11 southern states withdrew from the United States after Abraham Lincoln was elected president. They formed the Confederate States of America. This was sectionalism because the southern section left the United States.