APUSH Study Guide: Period 3 (1754-1800)

Key Concepts: 1. The French and Indian War (1754-1763) and its impact on the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain. 2. The American Revolution (1775-1783) and the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. 3. The formation of a new government under the Articles of Confederation and its weaknesses. 4. The Constitutional Convention (1787) and the creation of the United States Constitution. 5. The ratification of the Constitution and the emergence of political parties. 6. The expansion of the United States westward and its impact on Native American tribes. 7. The rise of industrialization and the growth of the market economy. 8. The development of political, social, and economic institutions in the early United States.

Key Terms: 1. French and Indian War: A conflict between Great Britain and France over control of North America. It resulted in British victory and the acquisition of French territory in North America. 2. Proclamation of 1763: A British law that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains, in an effort to avoid conflicts with Native American tribes. 3. Stamp Act (1765): A British tax on printed materials in the American colonies, which led to widespread protests and boycotts. 4. Sons of Liberty: A secret society formed by American colonists to protest British policies and promote independence. 5. Boston Tea Party (1773): A protest against British taxes on tea, in which American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor. 6. Declaration of Independence (1776): A document written by Thomas Jefferson that declared the American colonies’ independence from Great Britain. 7. Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States, which created a weak central government and gave most power to the states. 8. Constitutional Convention (1787): A meeting of delegates from the states to revise the Articles of Confederation, which resulted in the creation of the United States Constitution. 9. Federalists: Supporters of the United States Constitution and a strong central government. 10. Anti-Federalists: Opponents of the United States Constitution, who feared a strong central government and advocated for individual rights. 11. Northwest Ordinance (1787): A law that established a process for admitting new states to the Union and prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory. 12. Louisiana Purchase (1803): The acquisition of a vast territory from France, which doubled the size of the United States. 13. Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid industrialization and technological advancements in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. 14. Market Revolution: The expansion of markets and the growth of a market economy in the United States, fueled by industrialization and transportation improvements. 15. Second Great Awakening: A religious revival movement in the early 19th century that emphasized personal salvation and social reform.

Essay Questions: 1. Discuss the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War on the relationship between the American colonies and Great Britain. 2. Analyze the impact of the American Revolution on the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. 3. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as a form of government. 4. Explain the major compromises reached at the Constitutional Convention and their significance in shaping the United States Constitution. 5. Discuss the factors that contributed to the westward expansion of the United States and its impact on Native American tribes. 6. Analyze the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution on the United States economy and society. 7. Assess the role of religion in the Second Great Awakening and its impact on social reform movements in the early United States.

Remember to review primary sources, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, as well as key historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. Good luck with your APUSH studies!