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Pamphlet that explained to colonists why Great Britain should not rule over the American colonies.
What is Common Sense?
The reason why the Stamp Act bothered Americans.
What is Taxation without Representation?
This government failed because it was too weak and had to be replaced.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Scuffle that led to the death of multiple American colonists and became a valuable piece of propaganda for the patriots.
What is the Boston Massacre?
John Locke's explanation of the relationship between government and citizens.
What is the social contract?
This document was written by Thomas Jefferson and explained why America would now be free.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This group of people heard the words of the Declaration of Independence and wondered when these principles would be applied to them.
Who are African Americans? Who are Women?
This presidents wife spoke with her husband in regards to women's rights.
Who is Abigail Adams?
This boundary sought to limit conflicts between colonists and American Indians.
This was banned starting in the year 1808 as a result of a compromise at the Constitutional Convention.
What is the Slave Trade?
This phrase captures how each part of our government has power over the other parts in order to prevent one section becoming too powerful or tyrannical.
What are checks & balances?
This vocabulary word means to approve.
What does the word Ratify mean?
The trial of John Peter Zenger led to this addition to the Bill of Rights.
What is freedom of the press?
This president set the "precedent" of avoiding foreign entanglements.
Who is George Washington?
This group of people at the constitutional convention were arguing against the addition of a bill of rights to the constitution?
Who are the Federalists?