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History Vocab
Vocabulary for Preamble to the Constitution and Deceleration of Independence
Term | Definition |
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ORDAIN | to make something OFFICIAL |
Tranquility | peace |
Welfare | general health and happiness of the people |
Posterity | all future generations |
UNalienable | UNable to be taken away from the possessor |
Justice | fair treatment |
Endowed | given; provided |
DOMESTIC | existing inside our country or HOME |
Self-EVIDENT | not needing to be EXPLAINED; obvious |
Grievances | complaints |
Usurpation | wrongful actions |
TyRANny | RULE by an often absolute power |
PREamble | INTRODUCTORY section |