Important Documents
"All men are created equal"
Declaration of Independence
1st president of the United States
George Washington
They fought over this during the French and Indian War
Ohio (River) Valley
Different levels of government
Federalism
This group wanted the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
Anti Federalists
"We the people"
Constitution
The Great Compromiser
Henry Clay
Jefferson bought this from France
Louisiana Territory/Purchase
The people have the power
Popular Sovereignty
This battle convinced the French to help the Americans in the Revolutionary War
Saratoga
Declared slaves in the Confederacy free
Emancipation Proclamation
The Common Man President
Andrew Jackson
Prime territory during the Gold Rush
California
Impeachment is an example of this principle in the Constitution
Limited government
Secret agents made fools out of the Federalists
XYZ Affair
"Four score and seven years ago"
Gettysburg Address
Female advocate for women's rights at the Seneca Falls Convention
Susan B. Anthony
Gained independence from Mexico, then wanted to become part of the United States
Texas
Checks and balances
First U.S. government that was really weak
Articles of Confederation
An autobiography about a former Maryland slave
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Native leader who fought to keep tribal lands before the War of 1812
Tecumseh
Andrew Jackson sent the Five Civilized Tribes here
Oklahoma
The Bill of Rights
Individual Rights
Proclamation of 1763