America's Early Republic

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This group met to revise the Articles of Confederation, but eventually developed a new form of government for the US

Protest by colonists over the continued taxation of tea. Resulted in the destruction of 92,000 pounds of tea in Boston.

First attempt to unite the American colonies to help the British in the French and Indian War

Taxes placed on official paper in the American colonies. Designed to raise money for British Empire.

Conflict in North America and Europe between Great Britain and France. Ended with British control of North America.

Formal document that separated the United States from Great Britain. Based on Enlightenment ideas.

Uprising over taxation in Massachusetts that exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

An new way of thinking in 1750 that centered on the belief that logic and science could improve society and government.