Alexander Hamilton: (1755–1804) the founder of the nation's financial system, and the founder of the Federalist Party. Hamilton took the lead in the funding of the states' debts by the Federal government, the establishment of a national bank, a system of tariffs, and friendly trade relations with Britain.
Anti-Federalists: who favored a more decentralized federal system.
Articles of Confederation: postwar economic conditions were difficult because British markets were closed to the new nation and the Articles had not provided for a mean to raise taxes or stimulate economic recovery. Shay's Rebellion made many Americans fear that anarchy would destroy the new republic and led them to clamor for a stronger national government.
Battle of Bunker/Breed’s Hill: took place on June 17, 1775, just a few months after the start of the American Revolutionary War. Boston was being besieged by thousands of American militia. The British were trying to keep control of the city and control its valuable sea ports. The British decided to take two hills, Bunker and Breeds, in order to gain a tactical advantage. The American forces heard about it and went to defend the hills. Although the British won the hill and the battle, they paid heavy costs with so many soldiers, officers dying. This gave the Americans courage to know that they could stand up to the British in battle. Many more colonists joined the army after this battle and the revolution continued to grow in strength.
Boston Tea Party: The Boston Tea Party was a pre-revolutionary incident that occurred on December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party was a direct protest by colonists in Boston against the Tea Tax that had been imposed by the British government. Boston patriots, dressed as Mohawk Indians, raided three British ships in Boston harbor and dumped 342 containers of tea into the harbor. The Boston Tea Party arose from