US History STAAR Review

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French philosopher that believed in "separation of powers"

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Charles de Montesquieu

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First written Constitution in North America.

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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

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An Enlightenment thinker, he believed in natural rights and inspired Thomas Jefferson's idea of "unalienable rights."

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John Locke

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Created in 1619, it was the first REPRESENTATIVE assembly in the American colonies.

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Virginia House of Burgesses

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This document was signed only by men but women still had to follow the rules. It was the first "Self-Government" in the colonies.

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Mayflower Compact

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This compromise combined the Virginia and New Jersey Plans to create the legislative branch - a bicameral Congress (2 houses).

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Great Compromise

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In the 3/5 Compromise, which group wanted to count enslaved people for votes but not for taxes?

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Southern states

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This law explained how territories could become states and outlawed slavery in these territories.

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Northwest Ordinance

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A tax placed on imported goods, often used to protect American manufacturing.

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tariff

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War fought because Britain was impressing (kidnapping) U.S. sailors and was creating alliances with Native Americans. Andrew Jackson was the HERO of the battle of New Orleans.

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War of 1812