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limited the kings power inspired ideas of rights and law. -
first self government agreement by colonists -
first written american constitution -
Protected rights influenced U.S. freedoms -
promoted natural rights and social contract theory -
early idea to unite the colonies -
british tax that sparked major colonial protests -
british solider kill colonists increased tensions -
colonists dump tea in protest of taxes -
becomes the first national government -
Becomes the first national government -
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the first governing document of the U.S., establishing a weak central government with most power held by the states from 1781-1789, before the Constitution -
refers to several significant peace agreements, most famously the 1783 treaty ending the American Revolutionary War, recognizing U.S. independence and granting territory to the Mississippi River -
Shays's Rebellion was an armed uprising in Western Massachusetts and Worcester in response to a debt crisis among the citizenry and in opposition to the state government's increased efforts to collect taxes on both individuals and their trades -
essays supporting the constitution. -
delegates write the U.S. constitution -
created a two house congress -
becomes the official government -
no unreasonable searches or seizures , need a warrant -
right to a jury trial in civil cases -
protect individual freedoms -
no soldiers living in your home without permission -
rights of people accused of crimes (remain silent, due process) -
right to a speedy public trial and a lawyer -
no cruel or unusual punishment, fair bail -
powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people -
people have rights not listed in the constitution -
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition -
right to own and carry weapons -
limits lawsuits against states -
doubles u.s. sizes increase's federal power -
established judicial review -
changes how the president and vice president are elected -
forced native removal , expanded presidential power -
freed slaves in rebelling states -
abolishes slavery -
citizenship rights and equal protection under the law -
voting rights cannot be denied based on race -
Allowed segregation (separate but equal) -
allows federal income tax -
direct election of U.S. senators by the people -
prohibition banned alcohol -
women's right to vote -
changes start dates for president and congress terms. -
made the U.S. a world leader -
president can only serve two terms -
ended school segregation -
washington D.C gets electoral votes -
banned discrimination -
no poll taxes for voting -
presidential succession what happens if the president dies or is unable to serve -
ends prohibition (alcohol legal again)