Periodization
The years 1754-1800 marked a time period of war, revolution, rebellion, and the beginning of America's development as a nation. The time period began with the French and Indian War. The French and Native Americans fought bravely against the British and Americans to no avail. The end of the war marked defeat for the French and Native Americans, but not without consequences. The French and Native Americans lost large amounts of land, though they were not the only ones with consequences. The taxes were unjustly taxed for reparations of the war. Not only did they fight Britain's fight, but they were no longer allowed to settle past the Appalachian Mountains with the Proclamation Line of 1763.
Britain's attempt to overtake North America as the main power after fighting with the French and Native Americans provoked its young colonies to revolt, eventually leading into greater war: The American Revolution. The war was a means to bring about the current issues existing between Britain and the Americans. Each had now formed their separate identities and could no longer coexist as a single nation across the world. After the war, the United States was formed. The formation began shakily as the United States attempted to find grounding in the political and economical world even after they managed to succeed in the war. Democracy was an idea that existed long before. It became infused into the foundations and the future of the United States and inspired generations amongst different countries. Governing was not a new concept for Americans, though it was still fresh for them. With the end of the American Revolution, a new government was formed. The Articles of Confederation proved too weak to support an ever growing America. The Constitution was instead implemented in its place. A series of events quickly marked the era, eventually leading into George Washington's presidency and ending the time period with the fall of the Federalist party. |
Turning Points/Major Events
French and Indian War (1754)
and built a fort instead. He retaliated with the Fort of Necessity and war ensued - France destroyed the English colonists by taking over trading posts and had a good chance at winning the war...at first - The British changed plans and went with a naval blockade which worked pretty well and they ended up winning the war
- American Revolution
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Proclamation Line of 1763 (1763)
for fear of another war with the Native Americans
- Some colonists threw up gang signs and went ahead to settle westward honestly it was just a huge mess
- British impressment of the U.S. - Post French and Indian War |
Boston Massacre (1770)
soldiers while yelling at them - One of the soldiers freaked out and accidentally fired a shot - Fighting ensued and many died (Many as in 5)
- The trial dismissed a majority of the soldiers that were involved in the incident - American Revolution
- American independence and rebellion |
Intolerable Acts (1774)
- Boston Port Act...Boston port was closed - Massachusetts Government Act...A royal governor was installed in Massachusetts - Quartering Act...Housing of soldiers - Administration of Justice...Trials would be held in England for British officials - Quebec Act...Canadian border expanded
- American Revolutionary War
- British impressment |
First Continental Congress is held (1774)
- The Intolerable Acts
- Discussed what was wrong with Britain and made resolutions on what they were going to do to stop the impressment of the British - The ones that showed up decided to boycott British goods
- Drafting of the Articles of Association
- American independence - New nation |
American Revolutionary War begins (1775)
- Proclamation Line of 1763 - The Stamp Act - The Intolerable Acts
world" huhuhu - First major battle: Battle of Bunker Hill - French joined the colonist side - During the war the Declaration of Independence was written - Battle at Trenton, NJ - Battle of Saratoga - Treaty of Paris ends the war
- Articles of Confederation - DEMOCRACY - The United States' formation
- American independence - New nation |
Declaration of Independence is written (1776)
and thus wrote the Declaration of Independence - The document broke the ties of Britain and what would become known as the United States
- Influenced other countries and their rebellions
- American independence |
Articles of Confederation is written (1777)
- The impressment of the colonists on the behalf of an all too powerful British monarchy
- To amend an article, all 13 states had to approve and to pass a law, 9/13 had to approve
- Shay's Rebellion - Constitutional Convention
- American |
Constitutional Convention is held (1787)
Confederation was too weak to support a country - The convention was held for its ratification
- The Great Compromise - 3/5 Compromise
- Government set up |
George Washington is elected president (1789)
- It was agreed the best way to go about with a leader would be to have a president - Washington was unanimously voted as the president
- Created a leader for the new government - Executive branch created
- Government set up |
Comparisons
Britain & U.S. in the American Revolutionary War
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Britain
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U.S.
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Federalists & Anti-Federalists
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Federalists
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Anti-Federalists
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Constitution & Articles of Confederation
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Constitution
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Articles of Confederation
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John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
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John Adams
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Thomas Jefferson
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