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Proclamation of 1763- forbid colonists to settle west of the Appalachian
Mountains
Washington’s Farewell Address- Washington warned the nation to avoid
permanent alliances (stay neutral) and to avoid political parties because
they would divide the nation.
Monroe Doctrine-issued by Pres. Monroe to tell European nations that the
Western hemisphere was closed to colonization. KEEP OUT!
Treaty of Paris 1763- ended the French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris 1783- ended the American Revolution. U.S. extended to the
Mississippi River.
Northwest Ordinance-organized the Northwest Territory. Decided how
territories would become states..no slavery!
Mayflower Compact-Pilgrims signed this document agreeing to obey laws
that were for the general good of the colony
Common Sense- written by Thomas Paine. Encouraged patriots to declare
independence.
Kentucky/ Virginia Resolutions- suggested that states might nullify federal
laws considered unconstitutional. Affirmed the principle of states’ rights.
Gettysburg Address-speech by A. Lincoln dedicating the cemetery for the
people who died at Gettysburg. “Four score and 7 years ago…”
Emancipation Proclamation- Lincoln’s speech. Freed all slaves living in
rebelling states.
Lincoln’s 1st Inaugural Address- Lincoln’s speech. Reassured South but
stated he would act to preserve the Union, by force if needed.
Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address- Lincoln’s speech. Focus was on the end of
slavery and trying to bind the wounds that were caused by the Civil War.
Great Compromise- dealt with the issue of representation in Congress
during the Constitutional Convention. Big and Small States
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- Treaty that ended the Mexican War. Mexico
ceded the Mexican Cession to the U.S.
Documents and Policies:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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14.
15.
Proclamation of 1763- forbid colonists to settle west of the Appalachian
Mountains
Washington’s Farewell Address- Washington warned the nation to avoid
permanent alliances (stay neutral) and to avoid political parties because
they would divide the nation.
Monroe Doctrine-issued by Pres. Monroe to tell European nations that the
Western hemisphere was closed to colonization. KEEP OUT!
Treaty of Paris 1763- ended the French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris 1783- ended the American Revolution. U.S. extended to the
Mississippi River.
Northwest Ordinance-organized the Northwest Territory. Decided how
territories would become states..no slavery!
Mayflower Compact-Pilgrims signed this document agreeing to obey laws
that were for the general good of the colony
Common Sense- written by Thomas Paine. Encouraged patriots to declare
independence.
Kentucky/ Virginia Resolutions- suggested that states might nullify federal
laws considered unconstitutional. Affirmed the principle of states’ rights.
Gettysburg Address-speech by A. Lincoln dedicating the cemetery for the
people who died at Gettysburg. “Four score and 7 years ago…”
Emancipation Proclamation- Lincoln’s speech. Freed all slaves living in
rebelling states.
Lincoln’s 1st Inaugural Address- Lincoln’s speech. Reassured South but
stated he would act to preserve the Union, by force if needed.
Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address- Lincoln’s speech. Focus was on the end of
slavery and trying to bind the wounds that were caused by the Civil War.
Great Compromise- dealt with the issue of representation in Congress
during the Constitutional Convention. Big and Small States
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo- Treaty that ended the Mexican War. Mexico
ceded the Mexican Cession to the U.S.