| A | B |
|---|
| Articles of Confederation | first Constitution of the United States |
| Land Ordinance of 1785 | law that set up a system for settling the Northwest Territory |
| Northwest Ordinance | law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory and set up a way for new states to be admitted to the US |
| economic depression | period in which business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises |
| constitution | document that sets out the laws and principles of a government |
| execute | to carry out |
| bill of rights | first ten amendments of the Constitution |
| Shay's Rebellion | revolt of Massachusetts farmers against increased taxes |
