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Magna Carta
First document that limited a kings power. We used it to limit our government when creating our government. -
The French and Indian war
It was a battle between the British and the French the claim the new world. It determined who won the battle and see you won the land. -
The Declaration of Independence
It was the give people rights, and not let people do what ever they want. -
Continental congress
The people hold the power, which mean that they have to vote for there leaders. -
Treaty of Paris
It ended the war between France and Britain. The British colonized the south coast. -
Bill of Rights
It was the first 10 amendments. It gives citizens of America rights. -
Legislative Branch
Congressman are elected by the people of their state. It help create a stable government. -
Constitution
It help protect freedom and makes sure the government does not have to much power. -
First amendment
It let people have the freedom of speech witch meant that everyone has the right to speak. -
The confederacy
The confederacy was the south part of America and went to attack fort Sumter. -
Manifest Destiny
It let people move west across the Great Plains to become landowners. It provided more Europeans to move. -
Emancipation proclamation
It was the free slaves in the south. -
Gettysburg address
It was a speech after the civil war. The union and the confederacy was fighting forover 4 months. -
Civil war
It was a war between the north and the south because of tariffs. The north wanted to abolish slavery. -
The union
It was the northern sates and the leader was Abraham Lincoln. They had no slavery.
