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Articles of Boomers
The Articles of Confederation and Challenges Caused by the Articles
Term | Definition |
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Magna Carta | A document signed by King John in 1215, made the king subject to law. |
Constitution | A set of basic principles and laws that states the power and duties of the government. |
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom | A document that declared that no person could be forced to attend a particular church ro be required to pay for a church with tax money. |
Suffrage | The right to vote |
Articles of Confederation | Made Congress a single branch of the national government, but would have limited powers in order to protect the liberties of the people. |
Ratification | Official approval |
Land Ordinance of 1785 | Set up a system for surveying and dividing western lands. |
Northwest Ordinance of 1787 | Established the Northwest Territory. |
Northwest Territory | Included areas that are now in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. |
Tariffs | Taxes on imports or exports. |
Interstate Commerce | Trade between two or more states. |
Inflation | Occurs when the price of goods increases and the value of money decreases. |
Depression | A period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment. |
Shays's Rebellion | The uprising of farmers to protest high taxes and heavy debt. The rebellion was lead by Daniel Shays. |