Period 4 Flashcards
French and Indian War
War over whether the upper Ohio River valley was a part of the British Empire, or part of the French.
Ended with the Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of Paris 1763
Gave Britain significant territory in North America, but put Britain in debt.
Raised taxes and prices for colonists
Pontiac’s Rebellion
Various Indian Tribes united in attempt to reclaim their Native American land, eventually given to the British through treaties.
Lead to Proclamation of 1763
Proclamation of 1763
Was drawn to mark territory
Separating colonists and french
Sugar Act
After proclamation of 1763
set taxes on goods imported by colonists, to raise money for Britain
aimed to stop smuggling of sugar
Stamp Act
Passed to pay national debt
required all printed materials and legal documents to have a tax stamp provided by England
Sons of Liberty
“No taxation without representation”
Organized to protest Stamp Act
they protested and used propaganda, occasionally resorted to violence against british
Townshend Act
The british wanted the colonists to pay for themselves
imposed to show that Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies just as they could british citizens
Republican Motherhood
It was the idea that daughters and mother should be taught to uphold ideas of Republicanism. They would pass their Republican values to further generations.
Jay’s Treaty
Washington
The nation would control territories west of the Appalachian mountains British would evacuate the northwest territory posts but continue to fur trade.
XYZ Affair
As France and Britain are fighting, we signed a treaty with Britain for peace. French leaders responded by attacking American ships. Federalists wanted war. 1797- American diplomats were sent to Paris to negotiate a treaty to replace the old one, French refused to meet and instead insisted on a bribe, Adams wasn’t happy.
Adams
Poisoned America’s relationship with its former ally, Adams decided to fight an undeclared naval war.
Lead to Quasi-war
Quasi-war
Adams
Despite pressure from Hamilton who wanted to declare war, Adams was able to negotiate an understanding w France in 1800
Whiskey Rebellion
Washington
Rebellion over whiskey tax by farmers, Washington brought out the military and immediately won. Showing the powerful military.
Fries’ Rebellion
Adams
Pennsylvania obstructed the assessment of taxes against their land that congress imposed to fund navy and army. A crowd led by a local militia leader, no shots were fired but Adams dispatches the federal army. He crushed the rebellion.
Alien Act and Sedition Act
Adams
changes length of time to become legal citizen. To “deport” dangerous foreigners. Makes it harder for those people to vote. Angers republicans who liked the French.
Banned writing and speech that opposed the government.
To shut up republicans.
