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History
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Boston Massacre
Shooting of five American colonists by British troops.The colonies were again outraged, and many refused to pay them. In order to enforce these new tax laws, British officials requested military troops to aid them. -
Boston Tea Party
Angry and frustrated at a new tax on tea, American colonists calling themselves the Sons of Liberty and disguised as Mohawk Native Americans boarded three British ships and dumped 342 whole crates of British tea into Boston harbor. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and the man responsible for the majority of the wording in the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a lawyer, horticulturist, writer, politician, and leader. For all of Jefferson’s contributions in making America what it is today his face is on the two dollar bill. -
Declaration of independence
The Declaration of Independence is rich with history and is the founding document of the United States of America.Thomas Jefferson may have written the Declaration of Independence, but Sam Fink's drawings bring it to life for students.The Declaration of Independence said that King George III, who acted in every way the part of the tyrant, was not fit to be the ruler of a free people. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation represent the first constitutional agreement made between the 13 American states. There was a need for unity among the new states that were created as a result of the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783. It was signed in Paris by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. Under the terms of the treaty, Britain recognized the independent nation of the United States of America. -
Shays's Rebellion
Movement by New England farmers desperate to be paid for the service in the Revolutionary War. Farmer Daniel Shays took charge of the group and led an attack on a federal arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts, in January 1787. Federal troops under Revolutionary War General Benjamin Lincoln came from Boston. -
Three Branches of Government
Executive Branch- President - Enforces Laws
Legislative Branch- House of Representatives and the Senate - makes laws / congress
Judicial Branch- incharge of court system if it wasnt for the 3 branches of government then all these responsibilities would be on one person. -
Bill Of Rights
First 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
Basically these are:
1-Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression.
2-Right to Bear Arms.
3-Quartering of Soldiers.
4-Search and Seizure.
5-Trial and punishment, Compensation for takings.
6-Right to speedy trial, Confrontation of Witnesses.
7-Trial by Jury in Civil Cases.
8-Cruel and Unusual punishment.
9-Construction of Constitution.
10-Powers of the States and People. -
George Washington becomes President and creates the Cabinet
He was larger than life, a true hero to many Americans, even his fellow Founding Fathers. He was a war hero and a great president and much more! Read all about the most famous of the early Americans. also he was the first president.
