| A | B |
|---|
| Colonial governments | The systems of ruling the American colonies before independence. |
| Equality | The idea that people should have the same rights |
| Founding documents | Important papers to establish the basic laws and principles of a country |
| French and Indian War | Conflict between France and Britain (with their Native American allies) fought from 1754 to 1763 |
| Grievances | Complaints that people have with how they are being governed |
| Impressment | Forcing people to serve in the military, often against their will |
| Indigenous | Native people - Native Americans |
| Inalienable rights | Basic rights that cannot be taken away from people |
| Liberty | The freedom to live your life without too much control from the government |
| Mercantilism | An economic theory that suggests a country should export more than it imports and build up its wealth. |
| Natural rights | Fundamental rights that people are born with, like the right to life, freedom, and property. |
| Representation | Having someone act or speak on your behalf, especially in government. |
| Right to alter government | The belief that people have the power to change or get rid of a government |
| Self-government | The idea that people should have the power to make their own laws and decisions through their elected representatives. |
| Sovereignty | The authority of a state or nation to govern itself without outside interference. |
