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The Suger Act
The purpose of "The Suger Act" was to raise income on molasses through the colonial customs service and give customs agents more power and latitudes with respect to executing seizures and enforcing cusom laws. This act was the vary first form of tax for the American Colonies. Reference: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.html -
The Stamp Act
The Purpose of "The Stamp Act" was that each American as an idividual will be charged taxed for anything that was printed. A few of these items inculded iegal documents, ship's papers, licence, and newspapers. In the end colonist refused to by British goods. Reference: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight between patriot mobs and the British troops which they throw snowballs, stones, and sticks. During this event five Boston citizens were killed. Significant Individuals: Crispus Attucks, John Adam, and Josiah Quincy. References: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.html -
Boston Tea Party & The Tea Act
The Boston Tea Party was a result of the Tea Act. The Tea Act permitted the tea company to decide for themselves whether they were going to sell tea directely to individuals or lower the tax on tea.
The Boston Tea Party was an act by the sons of liberty who discised themselves as Native Americans and boraded docked ships and dumped 342 chests of Tea into the Bostan Harbor. Reference: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.html -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was between Great Britain and the United States which was the very first battle of the Revolution. Both sides know as the redcoats and the United States were ordered to NOT shoot unless they were being shot as. The first to shoot which is known as " the shot heard around the world". Reference for Photo:http://www.britishbattles.com/war-of-the-revolution-1775-to-1783/battle-of-lexington-and-concord/ -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independents was the document created to give the colonies who served under the British crown their independence.This document was signed by the Second Contantial Congress. -
Articles of Confederations
The Articles of Confederation was the first written constitution of the United States. Under these articles, the states remained sovereign and independent, with Congress serving as the last resort on appeal of disputes. Congress was also given the authority to make treaties and alliances, maintain armed forces and coin money. Reference: http://www.history.com/topics/articles-of-confederation -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution. British General John Burgoyne of the British troops' plan was to capture the city of Albany and take control of the Hudson River and cut the colonies off of England. Reference for Photo: http://www.britishbattles.com/war-of-the-revolution-1775-to-1783/battle-of-saratoga/ -
Treaty Alliance with France
Creating a military alliance between the United States and France against Great Britain. Negotiated by the American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee, the Treaty of Alliance required that neither France nor the United States agree to a separate peace with Great Britain and that American independence be a condition of any future peace agreement. Reference: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/alliance.html -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a victory for the United State's Colonies when General George Washington combined forces with the Franch when General Washington found out that the British troops moved into Yorktown he saw an opportunity. During this oppotunity to take the win the US and the French marched up south while the French ship's blocked the Chesapeake Bay making it impossable for Genral Cornwallis to escape. Reference: http://theamericanrevolution.org/battledetail.aspx?battle=29 -
Treaty of Paris
Was the treaty that ended the war between the United States and Great Britain. The Continental Congress named a five-member commission to negotiate a treaty–John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Laurens. Laurens, however, was captured by a British warship and held in the Tower of London until the end of the war, and Jefferson did not leave the United States in time to take part in the negotiations.
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The Annapolis Convention
It was originally a convention to discuss interstate trade, but became a convention to ratify the Articles of confederation, due to low delegate attendance. This convention lead to the Constitutional Convention.
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Constitution of the United States
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Federalist Papers
The Federalist papers were a variety of essays that were meant to urge citizen of New York to ratify the new United States Constitution. "The Federalist Papers are considered one of the most important sources for interpreting and understanding the original intent of the Constitution." Reference: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/federalist.html -
Constitutional Convention
In May-September, A convention to create a new form of government base on a new constitution was assembled. They chose to draft the U.S. constitution rather than amending the Article of Confederation
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The development of Political parties
Political factions or parties began to form during the struggle over ratification of the federal Constitution of 1787, and became more at odds when decisions of the government's power were risen. -
Election of the First President
The United State's first president was George Washington. Reference for Photo: https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=george+washington+on+a+horse&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiz5enzltDWAhUL42MKHQ3dBlMQhyYIKQ&biw=1024&bih=492&dpr=1.88#imgrc=HJmiyls6cd2VtM: -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is made up of the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States. "The Bill of Writes was written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties, the Bill of Rights lists specific prohibitions on governmental power."
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Nutrality in the French Britain war.
Washington delivered a proclamation that the United States would be neutral in the the war between France and Brittan. This set Washington apart from the Republicans and Secretary of State Jefferson, because they thought it was their duty after the signing of the Paris Treaty.. In the end it was in the opinion that it was the right choice.
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The Wiskey Rebellion
President George Washington's Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wanted Congress to add a tax on Whiskey but farmers in Pennsylvania who grew corn to make Whiskey saw this proposal as a vicious attack. In November George Washington personally led troops to put a stop on the rebellion and the farmers surrendered right way. Reference: http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/whiskey-rebellion/ -
Jay Treaty
After the British attacked and stole American ships, the Jay treaty was ratified in attempt to avoid war; promising the northwest posts and compensation for she ships and cargo. The British were forgiven a few debts, and promised not to be retaliated against. This infuriated. the Republicans.
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San Lorenzo/Pinckney's Treaty
This was a treaty between the U.S. and Spain. It settled the tension on the Western and southern boarders by giving the U.S. access to the Mississippi river through the port of New Orleans.
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Washington's Farewell Address
By the time President Geroge Washington had reached the point of giving his farewell address he was way overdue for retirement. His handwritten 32-page farewell address urged Americans to avoid forming political parties as well as geographical distinctions. "In foreign affairs, he warned against long-term alliances with other nations." Reference: https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=15 -
John Adams became President
John Adams won the presidency over Thomas Jefferson. Seating a Federalist president with a Republican vice president.
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XYZ Affair
After ratification of the Jay Treaty, the French retaliated against America by seizing many merchant ships. President Adams sent three delegates to settle the grievance. The French Foreign Minister refused an audience without a bribe. Adams renamed the delegates X,Y, and Z when he gave congress the reports.
http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-was-the-xyz-affair -
Quasi-War
As a result of the XYZ Affair, Congress approved creation of the U.S. Department of the Navy. Later, approving an attack on French vessels, and starting an undeclared war.
http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-was-the-xyz-affair -
United States VS Thomas Cooper
Thomas Cooper went to court after being accused of violating the Sedition Act of 1798; it was illegal to ridicule the Government of The United States of America. He wrote an broadside that was "overly" critical of President Adams. Although, after Adams won the presidency the Act was Repealed, due to its repressive nature.
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Treaty of Mortefontaine
This was a treaty that ended the Quasi-War between the U.S. and France. It also ended the formal treaty with France, giving the U.S. approximately a full century and and a half without a formal alliance.
http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/what-was-the-xyz-affair
