APUSH Period 3

APUSH Period 3 Period 3 – 1754-1800 French and Indian War to the Election of 1800 Period 3 focuses on how the colonies shifted from independent communities to the United States of America. It covers the period of time from the beginning of the French and Indian War to the election of 1800. Most of the most important documents in American history were produced during this time period. Directions: 1. Watch the videos below and list 4 key concepts of the time period. A Norris Review Period 3 Gilderlehrman Review Heimler’s History Review Key Concepts 1) After the British and the colonists won the French and Indian War, England faced enormous debt. The resulting taxation of the colonists led to resentment and tension with England. 2) Colonial leaders called for resistance to imperial rule and demanded that their rights be respected. New experiments with democracy and republican forms of government 3) After the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation united the newly formed states. However, the federal government remained very weak, which was made evident by Shay’s Rebellion. 4) New Constitution: fixed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation 5) Throughout the presidencies of George Washington and John Adams, the Federalists and Anti-Federalists debated on how the young nation should manage its economy, foreign affairs, and internal relations with the new states. 6) Rise of political parties: The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, favored a strong central government. Democrat-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson, favored giving more power to the individual states. Trait Federalists (Hamilton) Democratic Republicans (Jefferson) Leaders ● John Adams ● Alexander Hamilton ● James Madison ● Thomas Jefferson View of the Constitution ● Loose Construction ● Create a strong central government ● Interpret strictly ● Create a weak central government Foreign Policy ● Pro-British ● Pro-French Military Policy ● Develop a large peacetime army and navy ● Develop a small peacetime army and navy Economic Policy ● Aid business ● Create a national bank ● Support high tariffs ● Favor agriculture ● Oppose a national bank ● Oppose high tariffs

Chief Supporters ● Northern business owners ● Large landowners ● Skilled workers ● Small farmers ● Plantation owners 7) The development of a distinct American foreign policy emerged. George Washington warned against becoming entangled in foreign affairs, such as the French Revolution, and preferred diplomatic initiatives, like Jay’s Treaty and Pinckney’s Treaty, to deal with continued European presence in America. Key Terms “Join or die” Albany Plan of Union French and Indian War Pontiac’s Rebellion Proclamation of 1763 Salutary Neglect Sugar Act Quartering Act Stamp Act Stamp Act Congress Declaratory Acts Townshend Acts Boston Massacre Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania Tea Act Boston Tea Party Coercive Acts Intolerable Acts First Continental Congress Lexington and Concord Olive Branch Petition Common Sense Declaration of Independence “Remember the Ladies” Battle of Saratoga Battle of Yorktown Articles of Confederation Northwest Ordinance Shays’ Rebellion Virginia Plan Great Compromise 3/5 Compromise Federalist Papers Anti-Federalists Hamilton’s Financial Plan Strict Constructionist Whiskey Rebellion Proclamation of Neutrality Jay’s Treaty Pinckney Treaty Washington’s Farewell Address XYZ Affair