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Proclamation of 1763
This act was to prevent Anglo- American settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. The British government did this to have control of the colonies. The Americans did not like this because they believed it took away their land rights! They do not want to be told where to settle, and now they couldn't claim any land in the west. -
Sugar Act
The sugar act was when the British where taxing the American colonists on their sugar. It also cut the tax of foreign molasses from 6 to 3 pence per gallon. It also prohibited the imports of rum. So many colonists objected to the sugar act because they felt powerless against the British government. -
Currency Act
The currency act was basically telling the Americans that they could not make their own money. The government told them it was so British merchants and creditors would be "protected". The Americans did not like this, so they still made their own currency. They did this because they need their currency/ money to trade and buy things. It kept their income and economy strong. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering act basically stated that British soldiers were allowed to come into your home and stay there, and you had to be taxed for it. The American colonists did not like this because they were the ones who had to pay for them to be staying there. Sometimes, the colonists would refuse! They have rights, and they should not have to allow British soldiers into their home at any time. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act imposed that there were a tax on all papers, paper goods, and official documents in the American Colonies, but not in England (of course). This act was imposed by Britain, because the lost money in the French vs. Indian war. Some colonists refused to pay these taxes, because it was very unfair! The british were using them, to pay for their own war debt. -
Declaratory Act
The Declaratory act was the American colonies pushing back on the stamp act. They were basically un-doing it. The British government had all authority to tax, and make laws in the American colonies. The colonists didn't like this, so they decided to give Britain a piece of their mind. They were trying to take this taxing away. The colonists had no say what happened in their own colonies, and they wanted that to change. -
Townshend Revenue Act
This act was the british again putting taxes on the Americans goods. This time, with some of their most wanted good like tea. The British government said this was for their own good and helped pay the expenses of their government (to help them). These were lies. The British were misusing their power to take control (abusing their power). The American colonists were furious. This eventually led to the Revolutionary war. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot. Colonists did not want taxes to occur. It occurred on King street. The british soldiers were trying to enforce tax laws, the American colonists were not happy with that. The british ended up killing the Americans when they fought back. The Americans fought back, because they did not want taxation without representation. They knew the British were doing this only for themselves and not to help the Americans with their colonies or government. -
The Tea Act
British focused on only taxing tea. This made the colonists go crazy. Boycotting began. These acts where the last couple of things that made the colonists dump tea into the harbor. The final straws. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was started by the colonists. They did this so that the British would listen to them about their unfair taxing, and would open their eyes to the colonists. They wanted to be taken seriously, and. they had more bravery that the British had realized. They dumped over 1 million dollars worth of tea into the Boston harbor for revenge. -
The Intolerable Acts
Boston port act, Administration of justice act, Massachusetts government act, and Quartering act. These were all some of the harsh rules that the colonists had to go through because they threw overboard british tea. The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 after the Boston Tea Party. -
Lexington And Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was rough. This was payback from the Americans for all of Britains unfair taxes. They taxed their goods, and made them to open their homes to all british soldiers, (Quartering Act). The American soldiers came to scare the British, so that maybe they would stop unfairly taxing them. Gunshots went off. People are still unsure who started this battle. The Americans did successfully kill many of the british soldiers though. They were scared and outnumbered. -
Breed's Hill (Bunker Hill)
This battle was for land. The Americans and the British wanted higher grounds, the hills. When they were on top of these tall hills, they had better chances of defeating each other. They could hide behind the hills, and take better shots from on top. They could see all of them from on top the hill. They both really wanted these hills. In the end the British won over the hills. Many people were wounded as well. Is result of this, the Americans decided to get a new commander, George Washington. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a handwritten letter, made by the people stating how they were done with unfair rule by the British. The state how all men are equal, and should all be treated the same. They have rights, that God has given them that should be respected, always! The where announcing the creation of a new, free, country. -
Battle of Trenton
The Americans won the battle of Trenton. George Washington lead this battle. It took place in Long Island, NJ. This battle freed NJ from all British rule, and gained back their rights and independence. -
Battles of Saratoga
Two battles happened. The French and Spain both became foreign allies with the Americans after they won the battles. The Americans grew confident. bTheir commander "Arnold" was in their eyes a true hero. He rushes in when he heard gunfire started by "Gates", another American commander. Arnold was seriously injured, but rushed in for his men. The british came because they wanted to seal off all of New England from the Americans. The british won the 1st battle, but that did not stop the Americans. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a place where George Washington and his soldiers could come to rest, and stay safe when not in battle. It soon became a nightmare. Disease broke out, and many people where left freezing or starved. It was very cold here. Many people died. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown were the Franco- American Army VS. The British Army. The british surrendered after 2 long days of battle, leaving the Americans very happy because this was the final battle of the war. This ended conflict and gave the Americans a relationship with France. -
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Abolitionism
Abolitionism was an attempt in fully eliminate slavery, because many people believe and knew that all men were created and should be treated equal. This connects to nationalism, because it was attempting to bring everybody including the slaves together as free states. It was trying to unite the nation. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was an article of peace. It showed the rights of the new nation (America). It was 10 articles long. The British wanted peace after the war, so this was the Americans way of giving it to them. It brought all war thoughts to an end. US. claimed victory. The Americans are now free, and independent form British rule. -
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Westward Expansion
More than 1.6 million square kilometers was acquired by the U.S. federal government. The Americans were forced to migrate west, this was because of mining opportunities and the gold rush in California. This land was amazing, and great for new colonists that where trying to settle down in a fertile home. Westward expansion contributed towards sectionalism, because it divided North and South due to the issues of slavery and slave laws. -
The 3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise was that for every 5 slaves every state had, only three would be included in the population, hence the name 3/5. This caused states to want to have more slaves, a bigger population, that led to more representatives. The 3/5 compromise connects towards sectionalism, because it divided the whites and the slaves into different categories and gave the whites more rights. This divided the nation a ton because the slaves were not even being treated as people. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a group of angry protestors, causing conflict between the tax makers. The U.S. Government decided to put a tax on all hard liquor, which affected many colonists like farmers. They boycotted this tax, because liquor was now too much to buy and they couldn't work or trade anymore. Washington had to make a tough decision, but decided to send in the troops to calm down the rioters and scare them away. He did this so that the colonists knew he was in charge. -
States Rights (10th amendment)
States rights is a political philosophy that in the constitution states are permitted their own authority. The individual power overall helps the U.S. government as well. Some examples are drivers licensees, building roads, and even collecting taxes. These state laws help and build the U.S. government but still gives the states independence. I believe it connected with sectionalism because it gave states a lot of individual freedom away from the nation government. -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ affairs were when the French began attacking our ships. We thought we were allies with France. They wanted money, and wouldn't stop until it was given to them. XYZ where the 3 french reps, sent for the French King. Federalists wanted to start war with the French, because they clearly had no respect for us. The war never ended up happening. -
Alien & Sedition Acts
The Alien & Sedition Acts were created by the Americans. They worried of immigrants, who may side with the French. Congress then passed these laws. The Alien Act, states that the president could throw anyone in jail or deport them if they seemed dangerous. The Sedition Acts were laws stating it was a crime to spread or speak of any "false" or mean criticism about the U.S. government. They were made so no one could side with the French. -
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Democrats believed that the Alien and Sedition were abuses of power. They believed that these laws interfered with the Constitution. The Kentucky resolution went so far, that states could pass laws for themselves or choose if they were unconstitutional. Theses resolutions didn't change any laws, it made the states aware of their power and in challenging the Federal government. -
Embargo Act
The embargo acts where an increase in war tension between the U.S. and British and France. We where blocking trade out of the U.S. They cut off trade from the U.S. to the rest of the world, but this just ended up hurting them. They relied on our goods, and without getting any their economy would decrease. This act however, was largely ineffective and hurt Britain, France, and our economy. -
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Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was basically stations and safe houses that enslaved or previously enslaved people would travel through to either escape or help others escape. The safe houses were safe, and untraceable. Harriet Tubman was one of the leaders of this escape route. She helped so many people become free. This is an example of nationalism because it brought together enslaved people from all over and gave them all hope of becoming free and starting a new life. -
War Of 1812
The United States was facing some problems. England and France where attacking their ships. They tried negotiating peace with them, but that was no use. The Americans also tried to cut off all trade with them, which didn't work either. They had to choose their last resort, which was war. The British were violating us and our flag that we fought for! We must take it back, and not allow them to disrespect us. -
McCulloch V. Maryland
These time was when they where arguing due to the making of global banks. Maryland did not want a national bank, and believed the constitution never stated that we could make one. McCulloch though it was necessary for a national bank, so that it could help carry out other powers. They needed ip created an unanimous decision and the Supreme Court ruled in favor of McCulloch. -
Compromise of 1820
This act gave the MO government a federal and state government. It also banned slavery in some regions. MO was now a slave state. This helped with balance of power in government. ME was a free state. They had made a dividing line to show the separation from slave(South of the line get to choose) and free states (North of line). Sectionalism was present. It divided nations with not only a line, but also with their beliefs and views on slavery which brought them further apart as a nation. -
Monroe Doctrine
This was a policy, issued by president James Monroe. This policy states that the Western Hemisphere was no longer available to European colonization, and would be viewed as an interference in the affairs of the Americans and would be a "hostile" act. It also stated that the Americans wouldn't enter Europes land either. -
Nat Turners Rebellion
Nat Turners riot was the most deadly slave revolt in the U.S. History. They were a group of enslaved people from Virginia. The revolt took place in Virginia one day, killing around 60 white men. The enslaved people were done with being treated like less than humans. They decided to give the whites a taste of their own medicine and how it felt to be treated so poorly. This was sectionalism, because it divided slaves and whites because after this many white people where now afraid of slaves. -
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an enslaved women who found a way to escape and freed so many other enslaved people through the underground railroad. She took 13 missions back and forth that freed around 70 enslaved people. They used safe houses to stay hidden and untraced. This connects towards nationalism, because she brought awareness to how awful slavery was and how freedom of all people was necessary. She wanted all the states to abolish slavery, and tried to unite their beliefs. -
Compromise of 1850
Between 1845 and 1848 the U.S. added most of the land west of the LA purchase. There was also some questioning if the line that separated the slave and free states should extend all the way to the Pacific Ocean. California was admitted as a free state, and a fugitive slave law had passed. The slave trade had become banned as well. This was sectionalism, because it divided the nation even more and gave states more individual power, options, and. opinion in government. ppl want to end slavery CA F -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
The Kansas-Nebraska act allowed settlers in the new land they find, allow or ban slavery there. This gave the people more freedom, and I believe was sectionalism because it lead to more diverse thinking and each state could have their own opinion. This was also known as popular sovereignty. This also led to "Bleeding Kansas" when pro-slave and anti-slave nations would protest and try to sway the votes one way or another. This shows more of how it separated the nation. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation declared the freedom of all enslaved people. This was passed by at the time President of the U.S. Abraham Lincoln. I believe this was nationalism, as it brought all the states together by enforcing freedom of slaves. It also issues that previously enslaved people could become part of the U.S. army, which also grew the U.S. manpower and brought all the men together no matter their race or background.