| A | B |
| Constitution | A set of basic laws and principles |
| Republicanism | Citizens elect representatives who are responsible to the people |
| Limited Government | The leaders of the government have to obey the laws and no one has total power |
| Suffrage | Voting rights |
| Ratification | official approval |
| Northwest Territory | Area created by the Northwest Ordinance |
| Tarriffs | Taxes on imports and Exports |
| Interstate Commerce | Trade between 2 or more states |
| Shay's rebellion | An uprising of farmers in Massachusetts |
| Debtors | People who owe money |
| Creditors | People who lend moneu |
| Inflation | Increased prices for goods and lower value for the dollar |
| Depression | A period of low economic activity |
| Virginia Declaration of Rights | Laws Written by George Mason |
| Virgina Statute for Religious Freedom | Separtion of Church and State Written by Thomas Jefferson |