American Revolution

War between France and Britain over power and land, resulted in land being given to Britain

The right to govern through the consent of the people

What phrase did the colonists coin to sum  up their feelings about the Revolution?

system created by the Americans in which national government and state government share power

Which philosophe inspired the Bill of Rights and the natural rights 

1783, what treaty was signed by the British to recognize the independence of American colonies

Act that raised revenues through taxation of papers, newspapers, pamphlets, cards, almanacs

What was the name of the weak first constitution that the Americans created

Which author of the Declaration of Independence was the third president of the U.S.?

The first 10 amendments of the constitution are called the

What country helped the American colonists fight against the British