| A | B |
|---|
| Declaration of Independence | document declaring American independence from Britain |
| Thomas Jefferson | Author of the Declaration of Independence |
| checks and balances | system in which each branch of government checks, or limits, the power of the other two branches |
| federal system | system of government in which power is divided between the national and state governments |
| Bill of Rights | first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution |
| How did colonists'image of themselves clash with their status as colonists? | started to see themselves as Americans that self govern, but still had a king |
| Name some of the steps that led to the American Revolution: | French/Indian war cost, taxes anger colonists, boycotts/punishments =want independence |
| Explain how the Constitution divides power: | checks and balances, national and state governments, Bill of Rights gives power to the people |
