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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| article and confederation | the first plan of government for the United States |
| arsenal | a storage place for weapons |
| legislative | an elected body of people that makes laws |
| fedaral system | an agreement to share powers between state and national governments |
| supreme court | the highest court in the united states |
| ratify | offically apporved |
| bill of rights | statement of guaranteed liberties |
| admendment | change to constitution |
| pioneer | first people to enter a region |
| impressment | forcing sailors to serve |
| treaty or Guadalupe Hidago | treaty that sold Texas and other land of the U.S in Febuary 1848 |
| Gold Rush | people who came o California looking for gold |