U.S. History and Culture Flashcards

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Bill of Rights

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the first 10 amendments (or additions) to the Constitution

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Declaration of Independence

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explains the rights of the people and broke ties with Great Britain

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U.S. Constitution

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provides the structure of the government, protects our natural rights, and defines our civil rights

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liberty

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freedom

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unalienable rights

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rights that cannot be taken away or denied

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amendment

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additions or changes to a document

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ancestors

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people from a family's past

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Tejano

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something influenced by both Texan and Mexican cultures

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pioneers

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early American settlers

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illustrator

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a person who draws pictures for books