Foundations of American Government

  • Bacon’s Rebellion

    Bacon’s Rebellion
    Nathaniel Bacon held a rebellion against Colonial Governor William Berkeley, after Berkeley refused Bacon's request to drive Native American Indians out of Virginia.
  • The Enlightenment

    The Enlightenment
    It is a philosophical movement that dominated in Europe during the 18th century and contained three important ideals including Natural Rights, Separation of power and social contract that influence US Constitution significantly.
  • The French & Indian War

    The French & Indian War
    When France’s expansion into the Ohio River valley brought repeated conflict with the claims of the British colonies. It had huge impact towards American Revolutionary War.
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    Enacted by British Parliament that imposed tax directly tax on the American colonies. This act sparked widespread opposition and protest among the colonies.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    The event was a confrontation between British soldiers and a mob of colonists in Boston. This event was widely published as evidence of British oppression and helped galvanize anti British sentiment
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act
    The British Parliament conduct its monopoly on the sale of tea in the American colonies. This act led directly to the Boston Tea Party.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    A group of American colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped their cargo of tea into the water, It was key event leading up to the American Revolutionary War.
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts
    These were series of punitive measures imposed by British Parliament in response to Boston Tea Party. they were designed to suppress dissent in Massachusetts.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress
    The meeting from 12 colonies of delegates that become the United Sates. It was held in response to the Intolerable Act imposed from British Parliament.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord
    These was the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. The battle began with confrontations in Lexington and continued to Concord
  • Battle of Banker Hill

    Battle of Banker Hill
    This battle was one of the early engagement of American Revolutionary War. The colonial forces demonstrated their ability to stand up to regular British troops
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The document announced that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as independent states and were no longer part of British Empire.
  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    the Second Continental Congress established a confederated government for the United States. It reveals the weak government because of lacking the ability to tax and no armed forced
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
    It was a crucial battle during the American Revolutionary War. the victory was considered as a turning point because it convinced French to openly support the America cause
  • Federal Judiciary Act

    Federal Judiciary Act
    It established the structure and jurisdiction of federal courts, matters that Article III of the United States. It also recognized the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.