United States History Flashcards

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Thirteen Colonies

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British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America

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Boston Tea Party

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1773 protest against British taxes

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Declaration of Independence

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1776 document declaring American independence from Britain

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Thomas Jefferson

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Author of the Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation

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First U.S. constitution, weak central government

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U.S. Constitution

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1787 document establishing the framework of the U.S. government

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Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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Federalism

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Division of power between national and state governments

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Louisiana Purchase

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1803 acquisition doubling U.S. territory

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Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Exploration of the Louisiana Territory