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End of French and Indian War
A war known as the Seven Years war, began after European imperialist fought over land. Finally ended after nine years when the Treaty of France, signed by Spain, England, and the United States, put an end to this issue. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
This rebellion, led by Chief Pontiac from the Odawa tribe, began when Native Americans became increasingly offended by the British policies put in place shortly after the French and Indian War. -
Proclamation of 1763
This document was issued by the British shortly after the French and Indian War, this was mainly to assist in consolidating the natives by checking the settlers on their land. These laws are still in place for Native American tribes today. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was created by Parliament in Great Britain, and required an increase tax upon sugar products. -
Stamp Act
The act in the United States which regulated the taxes involving documents which was put in place by Great Britain. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts was an act that taxed the goods imported to the colonies, the colonist saw this as a lack of respect, considering they had no representation in Parliament. -
Treaty of Fort Stanwix
This treaty was between Native Americans and Great Britain, and discussed the issues with native tribes west of the colonies, and talked of boundary lines for them. -
Boston Massacre
This riot occurred on King Street in Boston, it originally started between a British soldier and American colonists, and quickly escalated into a chaotic slaughter. -
Somerset Decision
This important court case in England discussed the future of Somerset, a slave forcefully taken the England, the judge, Lord Mansfield, in the situation decided that slavery was unjust, and therefore granted basic rights to people of color. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act served as the final breaking point towards the American Revolution. Parliament, once again, put increased revenues on tea, thus making it more expensive for colonists. This act served as the reason for the Boston Tea Party. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was triggered by the effects that the Tea Act placed upon the colonies. This event was a political protest where colonies in Boston, MA threw British Tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts, also known as Coercive Acts, were set up by Parliament after witnessing the effects of the Boston Tea Party, these were put in affect in Boston to punish them for rebelling. Some acts within this closed down the Boston Harbor, and put greater restrictions upon their government -
First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress was an event where delegates from each of the thirteen colonies met up in Pennsylvania to discuss the taxes and acts that Great Britain had put into place. Eventually leading to an addition stir within the colonies. -
Treaty of Alliance
The Treaty of Alliance was signed after both the United States and France agreed on an alliance during the American Revolutionary War. -
Second Continental Congress
After succeeding the First Continental Congress, this meeting in Philadelphia after the beginning of the Revolutionary War, further displaying another kind of unity and discussion within America before they were declared independent. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagements in of the American Revolutionary War, they were fought in the Massachusetts Bay Province. This kicked off the engagements involving the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle Of Bunker Hill was fought during the Siege of Boston in the beginning steps of the American Revolutionary War, here the British defeated America in Massachusetts. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine, this book stated the importance of earning independence from Great Britain, and he stated the moral and governmental benefits within gaining this. It gained others into supporting those who sought independence. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was important in that it was during the American Revolution. After George Washington defeated British Hessian forces before withdrawing, American soldiers were even more tempted by to gain independence by this easy defeat. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was created by the Continental Congress when the 13 colonies finally gained independence from Great Britain and discussed what their nation wanted to pursue. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution within the United States, it was eventually replaced by by the United States Constitution in later years. -
Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Georgia Washington
At the Battle of Yorktown, General Cornwallis, after a brutal battle between the British and George Washington's army, Cornwallis surrendered 8,000 British soldiers, thus putting an end to the American Revolution. -
Newburgh Conspiracy
Planned by the Continental Army, this was an attempt to challenge the authority of the Confederation Army. This was in reaction to Congress's inability to pay for their military. This action created further unrest towards the end of the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris (American Revolution)
A treaty signed between King George III and United States representatives to end the American Revolutionary War, the treaty was signed in France, with one of the representatives being Benjamin Franklin. -
Annapolis Convention
This meeting, after being called by the state of Virginia, delegates met up and discussed what changes needed to be made concerning their official documents, this signified a turning point in the discussion of the ineffective Articles of Confederation. -
Shay's Rebellion
Daniel Shay, a Revolutionary War veteran, led a rebellion among farmers in taking over the Court of Common Pleas in Northampton. The goal was to prevent debt ridden people from imprisonment or any other severely bad consequences. This provided one of the main reasons for the writing of the Constitution. -
The Federalist Papers Signed
Created by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison, the three created a series of 85 essays stated the reasons as to why the Constitution should be ratified. This attempt was considered one of the most thorough sources for understanding the intent of the United States Constitution. -
The United States Constitutional Convention
This meeting, held in Philadelphia, talked of the government under the week powers of the Articles of Confederation, there, they were able to establish a more united form of government. -
Northwest Ordinance
This marked the importance of laying a base government for the Northwest territories. Where slavery was banned in these colonies, which made the Ohio River line a boundary of where slaves were and were not free. They also agreed that newly admitted states would be considered equal to that of the other colonies. -
Beginning of the French Revolution
This proved a significance to American history after there was much discussion on whether or not to assist France in their revolution after they provided help for America's. However, after witnessing the political and social changes as a result of their violence, American refrained from assisting the French. -
Election (Inauguration) of George Washington
After being unanimously elected in his first two terms as POTUS, his inauguration was on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, this war hero was nominated to be the leader of the United States, further representing their independence and ability to unite and elect their representatives. -
Washington D.C chosen as the capital
The establishment of this new city served as a kind of compromise for each of the colonies to find a place in the middle that was easy access for all of them. Certain founders had different intentions for this new place, such as where to discuss Revolutionary War debts, or where to hold slaves. This capital is still ours today, and where all major governmental activities take place. -
Hamilton's First Report on Public Credit
This report given by Alexander Hamilton stated in front of the Continental Congress, he introduced credit for the country, which he proposed this foundation consist of government debt being paid in full. -
Bill of Rights Ratified
This decision was made by the state of Virginia, after it was agreed that the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution would become known as the Bill of Rights, and declared the basic rights of citizens. -
First bank of the United States Chartered
This bank, created by the United States Congress, was made in order to find a way to cover the debt that was formed after the Revolutionary War. Each state had their own form of currency and this creation was a first attempt at central banking, however it soon failed due to its lack of renewal of its 20 year charter. -
Hamilton's Report on Manufactures
Alexander Hamilton's book on the the future of the United States' economic prosperity, rather than the downfalls that the future of the government's financial system. Where he argued the importance of having the nation rely on manufacturing over agriculture. -
Citizen Genet Affair
This event had a lasting effect on intensifying the party feeling when Edmond Charles Genet, a minister from France, came to the United States and passed out letters encouraging the attack of British commercial vessels in New Orleans. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
The final battle of the Northwest Indian War, this war consisted of the struggles between Native American tribes and other groups fighting to for Northwestern Territory within the United States. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Caused by the tax on whisky, people in Pennsylvania presented one of the first major challenges to United States authority, however it was put to a halt after George Washington set his militia out to those who were rebelling. -
Jay's Treaty
Jay's Treaty resolved the issues that were still occurring since the Treaty of France. It resolved these remaining issues between Britain and the United States after the American Revolutionary War, this represented averted war between the two countries. -
Pinckney Treaty
Also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo, after being signed in San Lorenzo, this marked one of the first diplomatic successes in American history. Where both parties agreed to establish a friendship between the two. -
Treaty of Greenville
This treaty, having followed the Battle of Fallen timbers, which the natives lost, Anthony Wayne and native leaders met up at Fort Greenville to discuss the end of the Northwest Territory Indian War. They decided to set boundary lines for Native American territories and European settlements, both parties signed the treaty. -
Election of John Adams
The federalist, John Adams, was elected after being the vice president and leading voice during the American Revolution. He was twice elected and viewed as Washington's heir. -
XYZ Affair
This affair, eventually leading to the Quasi War, occurred after the U.S signed Jay's Treaty, therefore restricting their trading with other countries that had bad blood with Britain. In retaliation, the French, being in a war with Britain during the time, struck back at the United States, which was considered the Quasi War. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These were a group of laws passed by the Federalist Congress, these laws then made it legal to deport immigrants as well as making it more difficult for new foreigners to vote. -
Quasi War With France
This was an undeclared war between the United States and France that was almost entirely at sea. It began due to the XYZ affairs, leaving turmoil, however itended after French Napoleon was in power. -
Judiciary Act of 1800
This act reduced the limit of judges within the supreme court, making them from 6 to 5, and take away their circuit duties. They did this in order to establish a federal court system, Congress agreed upon creating a judiciary system, as well as stepping in in times that required so. -
Election of Thomas Jefferson
In this election against John Adams, Thomas Jefferson fought in an election where each opposing side thoroughly agreed that the other candidate would ruin America with their ideals. This win represented the first time America passed power from one political party to the other.
