John Peter trial
a newspaper man who was put on trial for criticizing the British government; established freedom of the press (first amendment)
Navigation acts
purpose was to enforce the policy of mercantilism, made sure England made money from american trade
Albany plan of union
created by Ben Franklin. Plan was to unite the colonies for strength to fight against the french
Proclamation of 1763
a result of the french and Indian war; caused problems with the natives. colonists would have to pay taxes to help the government pay off war debts
“Common sense”
A pamphlet written to convince colonists to break away from British ruling. written by Thomas Paine
The Seneca Falls Convention
The first ever women rights convention. held in upstate NY. Women fought for suffrage, equal pay, jobs.
Missouri Compromise
south feared north would gain control of Congress. Divided Louisiana territory. (North = free, South = slave)
Compromise of 1850
California was admitted to the union as a free state. the remainder of the Mexican cession would use popular sovereignty
John Browns raid on Harper’s ferry
A failed attempt to arm slaves with guns to revolt over slavery; North viewed brown as a hero
The election of Lincoln
caused the immediate secession of several southern states from the union
Fort Sumter
Start of war - confederates fired on northerners
Gettysburg
Turning point of war - Confederacy suffered many losses - Europeans decided not to support south
