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Topic 4
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constitution | A document that sets out the laws, principles organizations and processes of a government |
| Bill of Rights | The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution |
| Articles of Confederation | The first American constitution, passed in 1777, which created a loose alliance of 13 independent states |
| Cede | To give up |
| Currency | Money |
| Northwest Ordinance | A law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory |
| Shays' Rebellion | A 1786 revolt in Massachusetts led by farmers in reaction to high taxes |
| Privatize | To put individuals or companies in charge of something |
| Depression | A period when business activity slows, prices and wage fall, and unemployment rises. |