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Question | Answer |
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articles of confederation | the first plan of government for the U.S.A |
arsenal | a storage place for weapons |
leglslature | an elected body of people that makes laws |
federal system | an agreement to share powers between state and national government |
supreme court | the highest court in the U.S. |
ratify | officially approve |
bill of rights | statement of guaranteed liberties |
amendments | change to the constitution |
pioneer | first people to enter a region |
impressment | forcing sailors to serve |
war hawks | supported the war of 1812 |
Era of good feelings | when the americans felt united after war of 1812 |
Adam-Onis-treaty | treaty in witch Spain sold florida to US in 1819 |
monroe doctrine | presidential decree that Europe and America should not interfere with each other |
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo | treaty that soled Texas and other land to US February 1848 |
gold rush | people came to California looking for gold |