APUSH Period 3 NOTES
Albany Plan of Union - ANS-Plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to
*unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes*; the plan was turned down
by the colonies and the Crown
"Join or Die" - ANS-First American political cartoon drawn by Ben Franklin which
*promoted his "Albany Plan of Union"*
Why the Albany Plan failed - ANS-No colonial legislature was interested in ceding any
powers to a national entity
Seven Years' War (1756-1763) - ANS-Conflict between the French and the British over
the New World
French and Indian War - ANS-(1754-1763) War fought in the colonies between the
English and the French (and Indian allies) for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The
English won.
Colonies' name for the American offbranch of the Seven Years' War
Causes of French and Indian War - ANS--*Anglo-French rivalry* after the Glorious
Revolution
-*Competition over North America* (fur trade)
-Population growth in the English Colonies
-*Native American interests*
-Washington's ambush of a French diplomatic mission in 1754
George Washington - ANS-Led a failed ambush of a French outpost before declaration
of war during French and Indian War; later becomes Commander-in-chief of the
Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the U.S.
French and Indian War outcomes - ANS--English won
-Gained control of Canada and almost everything east of Mississippi Valley
-French kept 2 sugar islands
-England in severe debt; leads to taxing colonies
-Anti-British settlement
-Native American resentment of English
, Anti-British sentiment - ANS-Brought on by how poor first-impressions with how the
English treated their soldiers and also how they behaved.
Was especially strong in New England, where much of the fighting in the French and
Indian War took place
Pontiac's Rebellion (1763) - ANS-An *Indian uprising* after the French and Indian War,
led by an Ottowa chief named Pontiac. They *opposed British expansion into the
western Ohio Valley* and began destroying British forts in the area. The attacks ended
when Pontiac was killed.
*Cost a lot for the already bankrupt British*
*Lead to Proclamation Line*
Paxton Boys - ANS-A group of Scots-Irish men living in the Appalachian hills that
wanted protection from Indian attacks.
Made an armed march on Philadelphia in 1764. They protested the lenient way that the
Quakers treated the Indians. Their ideas started the Regulator Movement in North
Carolina.
Murdered several in the Susquehanook tribe
Proclamation of 1763 - ANS-A proclamation from the British government which *forbade
British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains*, and which required
any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east
Try to avoid conflict with natives
Impact of Proclamation of 1763 - ANS-Agitated colonial settlers; unwarranted British
interference in colonial affairs
Believed it was colonists' right to settle the lands they had won during the French and
Indian War
King George III - ANS-King of England during the American Revolution
George Grenville - ANS-*Prime minister of Britain* in 1763 under King George III.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller denicetho. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £7.16. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.