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10 Cards in this Set
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Bill of Rights |
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, added in 1791 to protect certain rights of citizens. |
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Declaration of Independence |
The declaration of the Congress of the Thirteen United States of America, on the 4th of July, 1776, by which they formally declared that these colonies were free and independent States, not subject to the government of Great Britain. |
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Treaty of Paris 1763 |
Ended French Indian War and gave England all of France's land in America |
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John Locke |
An English philosopher who said "Government is created by the people, for the people" |
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Salutary Neglect |
Referred to England's neglect of the colonies |
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Sugar Act |
Threatened the triangle trade/ Taxation on sugar |
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Stamp Act |
Declared all printed materials must have revenue stamp |
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Townshend Act |
Placed a light duty on glass, white lead, paper, and tea |
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Sons of Liberty |
A group of radicals that tarred and feathered unpopular officials and ransacked houses |
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Boston Massacre |
A mob mobbed British troops who fired and killed 5 colonists, this was because of increased security on colonists |
