American History Concepts

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Republic

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A form of government where the country is considered a "public matter" and officials are accountable to the public, governed by constitutional law.

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Suffrage

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The right to vote in political elections, often linked to movements for extending voting rights to marginalized groups.

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Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom

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A legislative proposal ensuring freedom of religion and the separation of church and state, foundational for religious liberty in the U.S.

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Inflation

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The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.

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Free trade

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An economic policy allowing goods and services to be traded across international borders with minimal government intervention.

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The Wealth of Nations

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An influential book by Adam Smith outlining economic principles and the benefits of free-market economies.

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Loyalists

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Colonists loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War, often opposed to independence.

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Joseph Brant

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A Mohawk leader and significant figure during the American Revolutionary War, crucial in Native American-British relations.

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Abolition

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The movement to end slavery and the slave trade, seeking legal and social equality for formerly enslaved individuals.

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Freedom petitions

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Legal documents by enslaved individuals seeking freedom, often citing liberty and justice principles.