Week 12 American History Vocabulary

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Republic

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people choose representatives to govern them

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Articles of Confederation

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the first constitution of the United States

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Preamble

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introduction which states a purpose

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Sovereign

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group or body of persons or a state having supreme authority

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Outcome

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end result; consequence

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Social

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relating to the organization of society, especially relating to classes according to status

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Allegiance

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loyalty

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Northwest Ordinance

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provided for government of the Northwest Territory and established steps to become states.

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Judicial Branch

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branch of government that interprets the laws

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Debt

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something owed.