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The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was when the settlers got prohibited from expanding west of the Appalachian Mountains. The government didn't want them to settle in the Native American territories so that they can control their colonies better. The colonists go mad because they wanted more land. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was when England cut the duty on molasses, but increased the taxes on sugar and prohibited rum. The English wanted to stop goods form being smuggled in, The colonists got mad because they had to be taxed more for sugar and had no say in parliament. -
The Currency Act
The Currency Act was when the colonies were not allowed to print money. The English did this so that they could regulate their own currency, the English pound. This also increased taxes for non-British goods. The colonist were very mad because they could have their own form of currency. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was when the English taxed the colonies for newspaper, dice, cards, stamps, and more. England was in lots of debt from the war and needed to repay it. The colonists got mad because they had to be taxed even more. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was when the colonists had to house the soldiers in their own homes because the soldiers didn't have anywhere else. England was in lots of debt form the war and they couldn't afford to build more barracks. The colonists got mad because they had to pay to feed the troops and let them sleep in their homes. -
The Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act was when England was taxed just like in the Americas. England was in lots of debt and need lots of money to repay it. Everyone go mad because they would have had freedom after the war, but instead they had to get taxed. -
The Townshend Revenue Act
The Townshend Revenue Act was when the English taxed the colonies for glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. The English were in debt and needed to repay it. The colonists were mad because they had to pay more taxes and still had no say in parliament. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when some colonists started to throw snowballs while calling the English soldiers mean names. This angered the soldiers and one of the soldiers heard "fire". All the soldiers started to fire and they killed 5 colonists. -
The Tea Act
The Tea act was when the English granted the company to ship goods to America directly. They did this to save the East India Co. The colonists got mad because this meant they were going to get taxed. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was when a group of colonists dressed up as Native Americans and boarded a ship full of tea. They dumped all of the tea in the ocean as a protest. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts was when England punished Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. They closed the harbor, changed the government, and more. The colonists got mad because they got the rules changed for the worse. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was when the British were trying to confiscate the patriots ammunition and supplies. The patriots fought against the British and made them retreat. This made the patriots much more confident because they one the battle. -
The Battle of Bunkers Hill
The Battle of Bunkers hill was when both the British and patriots were trying to seize Bunkers Hill. The patriots got it first and the British attacked. On the third attack the British drove out the patriots and seized the hill. Even thought the British lost more men they won the battle. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was when a group of delegates from each colony made a document to the king saying that they a getting their independence. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was when the Americans surprise attacked the British and German soldiers in Long Point Island. The Americans to control of Trenton and captured of 900 prisoners. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was actually two battle. The British won the first battle and the Americans won the second. This battle secured foreign allies and boosted morale for the Americans. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was when soldiers were staying at a camp for the Winter. 2000 soldiers died due to diseases. Soldiers starved and were freezing. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was when George Washington was going against lord Cornwallis. The British made trenches and fought for three weeks against the Americans. The Americans bombarded the British with canons and won the battle. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was an article of peace. This article held new rights for America. This meant they were free from British rule in America. This officially ended the Revolutionary War. -
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Westward Expansion
Westward expansion was when the people of the United States started to move west to find land and start a new life. Many people took the long and dangerous journey to the west. Many people died of sickness and lack of food. This helped the United States expand their territory and get people to other parts of the country. This relates to nationalism because the United States was encouraging westward expansion and the people wanted the nation to be strong so that they could be safe in the west. -
The 3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise was when the north and south were arguing about population count. The south wanted to count slaves because they would get more votes. The north didn't like that because they didn't have many slaves and therefore they wouldn't get many votes. The government decided to count three out of five enslaved people towards the population. This relates to sectionalism because the two sections were arguing whether the slaves should be counted and they were focusing on their section. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was when the federal government enforced a tax on whiskey. The people did not like this and began to protest. It good bad and five people died. Then Washington sent in the militia to stop the riot. -
States Rights
The states rights were the tenth amendment which gave the states rights. The states could make laws. There were also no laws about slavery in the United States. Then the federal government took money from the state government and states were furious. This relates to sectionalism because the north and south each wanted stronger state governments and a weaker national government. The two sections were each focusing on themselves. -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was when France began attacking American ships and the American got mad. President Adams sent three Americans to negotiate peace with France. The French demanded money to speak with the minister. This insulted the Americans and they went home. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition acts were when the president could imprison or deport anyone considered to be dangerous who was not a US citizen. The Sedition Act said that it was a crime to speak, or publish any false, scandalous and malicious criticism of the government. The American citizens were afraid about European immigrants who might side with the French. -
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions was when the Democratic-Republicans thought the Alien and Sedition Acts were an abuse of power. They argued and congress let the acts expire after Adams term and president. -
The Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was when Thomas Jefferson made an acts prohibiting American ships from leaving port for any foreign destination. No boat can leave nor enter the USA for trade. -
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Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was not a railroad at all. It was network of people to help escape slaves. The slaves would sneak out and hide in a house for the night. Then they would go to the next house until they reach the free states. This relates to sectionalism because it was causing more anger in the south due to the fact that slaves were escaping. This made the south come together and focus to try to not let the slaves escape. -
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was when the USA went to war against the British again because the English were attacking their ships. The USA were trying to protect its land in North America. -
Frederick Douglas
Frederick Douglas escaped from slavery and became a national leader. He also wrote a book to abolish slavery. He worked hard to end slavery. He taught himself to write and wrote an important book in the role of ending slavery. He relates to nationalism because he worked to end slavery in the whole nation and make the United States free all slaves so everyone can be equal. -
McCulloch vs. Maryland
McCulloch vs. Maryland was when Maryland tried to close the Baltimore branch of the national bank and forced a tax, but McCulloch didn't pay it. Maryland had said that the constitution never said they could make a national bank and Maryland tried to close it, but McCulloch ended up wining in court. -
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was a woman who helped many slaves escape using the Underground Railroad. She led 13 mission and rescued about 70 slaves. She first escaped slavery herself and then worked to escape many more. She relates to sectionalism because she worked to escape many slaves in the south. She tried to make the south free of all slaves. The south were getting angry and were trying to stop her from escaping other slaves. -
The Missouri Compromise of 1820
The Missouri Compromise was when Missouri was becoming a new state and the government didn't like that it was a slave states because it would unbalance to number of free states versus slave states. The USA decided to make a compromise line, 36° 30' N. The states south of the line would be slave and the states north would be free. This relates to sectionalism because the south wanted Missouri to be a slave state and the north didn't. They were each focusing on themselves. -
The Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was when President James Monroe made a policy where it stated that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization. They would fight the Europeans if they made any attempt on the USA. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nat Turners's Rebellion was a rebellion that was in Southhampton County, Virginia. Many enslaved people from Virginia killed between 55 and 65 white people. This is the deadliest save revolt in United States history. This led Virginia to make new laws on slavery. This relates to sectionalism because the slaves in the south were rebelling and this made the south to focus and make new laws. -
The Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 was when the United States changed lots of rules. First they added the Mexican Cession and Oregon territories. The also made California a free state and they let Utah and New Mexico have popular sovereignty. Second, they gave Texas ten million dollars to end the border dispute with New Mexico. Lastly, the D.C. slave trade got banned and the fugitive slave law was passed. This relates to sectionalism because the north and south would focus on their own slave or free states. -
Fugitive Slave Law
The Fugitive Slave Law was when the United States government passed a law that said all slaves would have to be returned to their owners. The government would have to track down and return the slaves even if it was a free states. This relates to sectionalism because it made arguments about slaves and the south would get their slaves back if they escaped. This made them focus on their section because they would get their escaped slaves back and the south liked that. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a proclamation that said all slaves would be free in the United States of America. it was also written by Abraham Lincoln. This was written and said during the civil war which also ended it. This relates to nationalism because Abraham Lincoln ended slavery and led America to be one united nation.