Was the first English settlement, founded in 1607

Protected the rights of the English, became the basis of the American Bill Of Rights

Economic theory that a country's power was based on their gold, or money.

A tax on goods brought into a country

A cruel and unjust government

This ended the French and Indian War and effectively kicked the French out of North America.

Signed on July 4, 1776 and was written by Thomas Jefferson, and declared the colony's independence from Great Britain

Rights that can't be taken away, given up, or transferred. Life, Liberty, and pursuit of happiness are some of those.

Wrote the Declaration of Independence, purchased Lousiana territory, and became the 3rd president

He was an inventor, statesman, diplomat, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

He wrote the Declaration of Independence; became the 3rd President of the USA and helped purchase the Louisiana territory. 

What was the turning point of the American Revolution as it gave France a reason to enter the war against Britain?

The British defeat at___________ by George Washington's troops signaled the end of the American Revolution

Ended the American Revolution and forced Britain to recognize that the United States as an independent nation.

Considered the "Father of the Constitution"

Was written in 1787. It sets out laws and principles of the government of the USA. 

Is where the citizens come together to vote on laws and to select leaders. 

Is a type of government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them. 

A country in which voters choose representatives to govern for the citizens is called a ____

The freedom of private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation. 

An economic theory based on private property and free enterprise. 

The legislative branch (makes the laws), the judicial branch (interprets the laws), and the executive branch (enforces the laws) are called the ______ 

A system set up by the Constitution in which each branch of the federal government has the power to check, or control, the actions of other branches. 

A system in which each branch of government has its own powers. 

The right of the Supreme Court to judge laws, passed by Congress, and determine whether they are constitutional or not. 

Means to change 

This is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution and detail the protection of individual liberties. 

States that "Congress shall make no law" restricting freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. 

Guarantees the right of states to organize militias, or armies, and the right of individuals to bear arms. 

Forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes. 

This Amendment requires that warrants be issued if property is to be searched or seized (taken) by the government. 

This Amendment protects an accused person from having to testify against him or herself (self-incrimination); bans double jeopardy, and due process of law. 

This Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil suits. 

This Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail or fines. 

This Amendment states that the people have rights other than those specifically mentioned in the Constitution. 

This Amendment states that power not given to the federal government belongs to the states. 

The belief that the United States should own all of the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 

This man was the author of the Monroe Doctrine, which shut down the western hemisphere to European expansion or interference. 

He was a staunch Federalist and the longest serving Chief Justice in the Supreme Court history.