American Revolution and the Constitution Vocabulary

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Formal approval

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ratification

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85 articles written by Hamilton, Jay, and Madison

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Federalist Papers

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Surprise attack on Christmas Day

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Battle of Trenton

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Declared the US as a free nation

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Declaration of Independence

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Negotiation between nations

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diplomacy

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Law that created a policy for admitting new states

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Northwest Ordinance

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What does migration mean?

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refers to the movement of a people

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Stamp Act

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act of the British Parliament that required colonists to buy a government stamp for almost every paper document including newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards

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The deal between large and small states to create the House and Senate

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Great Compromise

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American victory over British troops in 1777 that was a turning point in the American Revolution. Due to this victory, France agreed to help the Americans with ships, soldiers, supplies and money against their long-time enemy, Britain.

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Battle of Saratoga