French-Indian War (1754-1763)
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Sugar Act, 1764•
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End of Salutory NeglectStamp Act, 1765• • • •
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Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
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Continental Congresses
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The War
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Invasion of Canada, 1776•
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Yorktown, 1781•
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A Firm League of Friendship1781-1789
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Life, Liberty, Happiness1776-1789
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Great Compromise• Roger Sherman (CT)• •
3/5 Compromise• • •
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Anti-Federalists (Anti-Constitution)• • Henry, Adams, Hancock
The Constitution
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convention2. Ratification -- 3/4 of state legislatures or 3/4 of
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Original Ten Amendments1. religion, press, and speech2. bear arms3. no quartering troops4. no search and seizure5. self-incrimination6. public trial and attorney7. jury8. cruel/ unusual punishment9. rights of people10. rights of states
Washington’s Administration1789-1793
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-- John Adams --- 34
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Hamilton’s Plan, 1790
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-- George Clinton --- 50
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F John Adams --- 71
DR Thomas Jefferson --- 68
F Thomas Pinckney --- 59
DR Aaron Burr --- 30