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Gr 4 History Ch 11
Gr 4 History Ch 11 New Names
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Articles of Confederation | the first plan of government the states agreed upon after the War for Independence |
| Constitutional Convention | meeting of representatives which created a new government for the United States of America |
| James Madison | man who did the most important work at the Constitutional Convention; later became the fourth President of the United States |
| Constitution of the United States | the new plan of government for our country after the Articles of Confederation failed; the plan of government still used in our country today |
| Bill of Rights | a list of rights or freedoms added to the Constitution to protect the freedom of individuals and groups |
| George Washington | first President of the United States |
| John Adams | first Vice President; later became the second President of the United States |
| Benjamin Banneker | first black American to write a scientific book; helped to plan the city of Washington, D.C. |