Founding Documents Part I Vocabulary

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What was the role of the Continental Congress in the American colonies?

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It was the government for the 13 colonies as they began to organize against British rule.

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What does the term "Sovereignty" refer to?

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The authority of a state to govern itself with no higher authority.

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What was the Articles of Confederation?

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America's first plan of government giving the state governments more power than the national government.

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What is a Confederation?

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A loose association of equal and sovereign states.

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What does the term "Bicameral" refer to?

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A two-house legislative branch.

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What does "Unicameral" mean?

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A one-house legislative branch.

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What is the definition of "Currency"?

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Money in the form of paper and coins, usually issued by a government and generally accepted at its face value as a method of payment.

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What was the Battle of Yorktown?

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The final major battle of the American Revolutionary War ending in the surrender of British forces.

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What was the Treaty of Paris?

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A peace agreement between the United States and Great Britain that ended the American Revolution and established the United States as an independent nation.

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What is the purpose of a Constitution?

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To plan a government.