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History Vocab
Vocabulary for Preamble to the Constitution and Deceleration of Independence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |