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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation Act prohibited Anglo-American settlement west of the Appalachians. They did this because of conflict between the Native Americans and the European Americans. This irritated both the rich and poor colonists because it curtailed land speculation and prevented settlement. -
Sugar Act of 1764
This act was created to prohibit the smuggling of sugar and to generate revenue as well as make customs collection more efficient. They did this because they needed to raise revenue to help support an army to defend the colonies. Many colonists objected because it hurt their profits. -
Currency Act of 1764
The act prohibited colonial government from issuing paper money and all taxes and debts to British merchants to be paid in British currency. The was set because the colonies suffered a constant shortage of currency with which to conduct trade. The colonists protested against this because they suffered a trade deficit. -
The stamp act of 1765
This act stated that anyone who used or purchased anything printed on paper had to buy a revenue stamp. They did this to pay for British troops during the war. The colonists protested because they would have to contribute 60,000 pounds per year. -
The Quartering Act of 1765
This act required the colonists to provide the soldiers with barracks or places to stay in public places as well as giving the troops food. This was set because the government had problems housing soldiers. The colonists refused to do so because they're were too many soldiers. -
Declaratory Act of 1766
This act stated that the British Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies. This was set because of the repeal of the stamp act. This act was passed to assert the authority of the British government to tax its subjects in North America. The colonists were outraged because it hinted that more acts were coming. -
The Townshend Revenue Act of 1767
The act placed duties on various consumers. This act was set because they did not have the manufacturing base to produce them. The colonists did not like this whatsoever and protested because of the fact that this would cost them money. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a fight between the British soldiers and a horde of patriots. throwing stones, snowballs and other miscellaneous objects. It took place beneath the Old State House balcony. The British ended up killing 5 people -
The Tea Act of 1773
The act was designed to prop up the East India company which was floundering financially. They wrote the because they had to bail them out. The colonists didn't like this at all and protested because they thought it was a way to gain colonial support for the tax already enforced. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the British Government. "No taxation without representation" came from this. Frustrated at the British, the Americans dumped 342 chests of tea into the Harbor. -
The Intolerable Acts of 1774
The act banned the loading or unloading of any sips in the Boston harbor. They did this to punish Massachusetts. The colonists protested because they felt like the act was a violation of their rights. (the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act.) -
Lexington & Concord
The British wanted their guns back do they tried to do so but the Americans wanted to keep them and protested against leading to a war. The Americans won and it gave them courage. This started the revolution -
Bunker Hill
America hiked up a hill to gain a tactical advantage over the British as well as taking control over Britain. The British wanted to keep control of the city. In the end, the British won but there were many casualties. This built there courage up even more. -
The Declaration Of Independence
The declaration of independence announced the detachment of the 13 colonies. It was the initiating document of the U.S. . The Declaration Of Independence incorporated 3 Major Ideas. The Ideas were People have certain Inalienable Rights including Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle was fought between the Hessians and British vs. Americans (Continental Army). The Americans won. This battle gave America control over New Jersey. Americans needed a victory in their darkest times, and so they got it! -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga consisted of 2 battles. The winning of this battle contributed to American independence. The British surrendered. This was the First great victory for the united states. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the location where the encampment of George Washington took place. Valley forge was located near Philadelphia, where some British troops were located. The American's won and this gave them confidence. -
Battle Of Yorktown
This battled ended the revolutionary war once and for all. Gen. Cornwallis moved to Yorktown for good harbor and reinforcements. America won and there was peace for 2 years after. -
Treaty Of Paris
This Treaty ended the American revolution and declared the United States as an independent nation. It made peace with Britain. It dealt with fishing rights as well. -
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Westward Expansion
Westward expansion was the journey of the country to traverse west to find new land and lengthen the U.S. as a country. Westward expansion is an illustration of nationalism because of its role in bringing new resources and territories under America’s control. Southern states, whose primary business was agriculture, were incentivized to advocate for slave labor due to its low cost; in contrast, the urban Northern states did not have the same reliance on slavery. It impacted amount of slaves in S. -
The 3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 compromise stated that 3 out of every 5 slaves was counted when determining a state's population. This helped the states in the south but hurt the power the northern states have. This connects with nationalism because it is a law that affects the entire country. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a riot of farmers that were protesting against the whiskey tax. It was the first test of the federal authority and George Washington. George Washington ended up using military force. This showed that the federal government had the power to keep order. -
States Rights
States Rights are rights that are political powers held for state governments instead of the federal government. This is Sectionalism because it gives power to certain states instead of the whole country. -
XYZ Affair
The XYZ affaor was an incident between America and France. A few diplomats from America went to negotiate a solution to the issue of threatening to erupt into war. The three French men(XYZ) told them to see the minister, you must give them money. The French treated the with disrespect and this ended up in an undeclared war between the two commonly referred to as the Quasi-War. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
The Alien and Sedition Acts were created by a federalist-controlled congress. These laws stopped any "aliens" from coming to the U.S. . It also made it a crime to speak poorly against the federal government. -
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
The resolutions declared that the federal government did not have the right to utilize power that is not stated directly from the constitution. They also sentenced the Alien and Sedation acts as unconstitutional. -
John Brown
John Brown was the leader of the American abolitionists. The Harpers Ferry Raid was his most famous act. This was an attempt to spark the slave revolt in the southern states. They did this by taking over the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. This connects to sectionalism because he only affected certain sections instead of the entire country. -
Embargo Act
This act closed all U.S exports and restricted the amount of imports from Britain. This closed up America's economy. This was a costly failure that resulted in decrease in the American economy. -
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Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a connection of passage ways that were used to help slaves escape during the civil war. This negatively affected the states down south because of the loss of slaves. This connects to nationalism because it helped all slaves and was a nationwide movement. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a war between the U.S. and Great Britain. The U.S. declared war on Great Britain because of the continuous violations. These violations include the capturing of U.S. ships, the attempts to stop U.S. trade, and constant disrespect. The war ended in a draw but it helped U.S. military. -
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He escaped slavery and became a nation leader of the Abolitionists in Massachusetts and New York. He also became famous for his antislavery writings. He is connected more to sectionalism because he only affected some states instead of the whole country. -
McCulloch v. Maryland
This was one of the first Supreme Court cases on Federal Power. This case prevented the state governments from taxing the federal Government and allowing the federal government to set up a bank. -
The Missouri Compromise
The Missouri compromise of 1820 solved the problem of giving one side too much power by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. This was about sectionalism because of the balancing of power between the states. -
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist. She saved over 70 enslaved africans in the south including her family and friends. She did this via the underground railroad which helped the slaves journey safely across the U.S. to freedom. This connects to Nationalism because this was a nationwide event. -
Monroe Doctrine
This acted as a warning to European nations that the U.S. wouldn't tolerate any more colonization in their territory. This became a success and made the Europeans respect the United States. -
Missouri Compromise of 1850
The Missouri Compromise of 1850 decided that slavery would be decided by popular sovereignty in addition to the new states. It also amended the Fugitive slave act. This allowed certain states to decide by themselves without the voice of the federal government. This only affected certain states therefore making it sectionalism. -
Fugitive Slave Law
This act required that all slaves that were on the run had to go back to their owners no matter if they were in a free state or not. This made a big impact on the southern states. Although this does impact southern states the most, it connects to sectionalism because it caused more divide between the north and the south and set the stage for the civil war. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation states that all slaves all over the country should be set free. This gave slaves the opportunity at a free life in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation is a model of nationalism because it promoted a sense of national purpose and united people behind the country’s belief in freedom.