Civics Ch 3, L 1 Vocabulary

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Shays's Rebellion

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An uprising of 1,200 protestors in a stand against the state of Massachusetts’ high taxes and severe penalties.

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Ordinance of 1785

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A law that set up a plan for surveying western lands.

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Ratify

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To vote approval of.

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Constitution

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A detailed, written plan for government.

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Northwest Ordinance

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A law that set up the government for the Northwest Territories.

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Ordinance

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A law, usually of a city or county (parish).

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Bicameral

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A two part or two house legislature.

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Confederation

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A group of individual state governments that unite for a common purpose.

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Articles of Confederation

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The first constitution of the United States, outlining the original framework for the national government.