Imp. Docs.
The government of the United States is based on specific?
Values
Was a legal document issued by a ruler or a government to a person or group of people
A chart
is one of the most important documents in American history_______
The Declaration of independence
The Mayflower Compact was only 166 words long, but it is one of the most famous documents from early
American history
In the summer of the founding fathers met to create a new government for our young nation.
1787
The values of our nation are defined in legal, political, and historical?
Documents
During European exploration, charters were issued by many kings in different countries, often for the same piece of
Land
Many american colonists felt that King George III and his government were unfair and did not respect their rights and_______
Freedoms
is an Agreement.
a Compact
The founders of the???? were delegates appointed by state legislatures to represent each state's welfare
Constitution
We find these documents on Local, state, and national?
Levels
Charters also explained the purpose of the colony and outline the system of taxes to be paid to the sponsoring
King
After many attempts to compromise with the king, the Congress voted for__________
Independence
The Pilgrim leader worried that without a clear set of laws for the Colony, there would be no_____
order
was the result of our Founders' hard work and dedication
The Constitution
Laws treaties, and trade agreements are also considered important national?
Documents
Representatives from both sides of a conflict sit together and discuss what should be in the agreement or
Treaty
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of ________
Happiness
Without order, the Colony would not be
successful
The ... is the supreme law of our country and the blueprint for our government
U.S. Constitution
These documents outline our rights and responsibilities as?
Citizens
They are consequences that often have to be enforced in a law by judges and lawyers.
If They break a treaty
Other important documents in our nation's
history
gave every man a share in the leadership of the Colony.
A compact
Establishes our government with specific principles, or basic truths, in mind
The Constitution