violent tax protest from 1791-1794. the whiskey was the first tax imposed on a domestic product by president Washington to pay for the war. It unfairly burdened poor farmers west of the Appalachian mountains because they couldn't do business anymore 12/13 states met to amend the articles of confederation. They eventually decided to draft a new constitution Divisions over neutrality in the French revolution, the Jay treaty, the financial plan, and existing sectionalism created the first political parties. Established many precedents for the office of the president. Created a cabinet-style government, appointed cabinet officials based on merit, and stepped down after 2 terms

alien laws Philadelphia convention Age of passion 7 years war

sedition act 2nd Continental Congress Boston massacre 2nd Continental Congress

Parliament sent 1,000 troops to boston to enforce the townshend acts. Protesters began throwing snowballs, and eventually rocks at a group of soldiers. Someone fired a shot, and the soldiers killed 5 protesters Divisions over neutrality in the French revolution, the Jay treaty, the financial plan, and existing sectionalism created the first political parties. Meeting between leaders of 7 colonies to create a plan for joint defense and administration of the colonies. "Join or die"

Ambassador from France came to America to encourage Americans to side with the French. Washington declared neutrality, but the ambassador remained in America to not get beheaded back home. Politics was very negative with the rise of political parties, political violence, and deep political divisions Delegates met in New York to send the "declaration of rights & grievances" to the king. They also organized a boycott of British goods. Weak national government