A Constitution for the United States Vocab

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Constitution

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A document that sets out the laws, principles, organization, and processes of a government.

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Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

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Article of Confederation

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The first American constitution, passed in 1777, creating a loose alliance of 13 states.

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Cede

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To Give Up

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Currency

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Money

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Northwest Ordinance

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1787 law establishing a government for the Northwest Territory.

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Shay's Rebellion

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1786 revolt in Massachusetts by farmers against high taxes.

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Plan at the Constitutional Convention for a strong national government with three branches and a two-chamber legislature.

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Virginia Plan

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Gathering of state reps on May 25, 1787 to revise the Articles of Confederation.

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Constitutional Convention

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Plan at the Constitutional Convention favored by smaller states, with three branches and a single-chamber legislature.

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New Jersey Plan