Definitions
Ratify
to accept
What was the effect of the Mayflower Compact?
The effect of the Mayflower Compact was that it was the first written plan for self-government in North America.
What is the height of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado?
The height of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado is more than 14,000 feet.
Rights
are freedoms protected by law
What physical features make up the United States?
Physical features that make up the United States are many kinds of landforms, including mountains, canyons, and plateaus.
What state were the life-sized statues at?
The life-sized statues were at Philadelphia.
Delegate
someone who speaks and acts for others
What did Antifederalists think of the Constitution?
Antifederalists thought the Constitution threatened the freedoms won by declaring independence.
How many states enter the Mississippi River
There are 31 states in the Mississippi.
Confederation
a group of nations or states that join together
Why did the colonists want to start a new government?
The colonists wanted to start a new government because they didn't want to pay taxes to the British government. They also wanted to start a new government because they didn't like the laws they were given.
Which mountain is closest to the Atlantic Ocean?
The mountain that is closest to the Atlantic Ocean is the Appalachian mountains.
Federal
a system, national and state governments divide and share power
What challenges did the nation face under the Articles of Confederation?
The challenges the nation faced is that if they didn't pay their debts, they could go to jail or lose their farms.
In which region was the House of Burgesses formed?
Virginia was the place the House of Burgesses was formed.