founding Flashcards
1
Q
declaration of independence
A
America’s letter telling England that we were going to start our own country
2
Q
social contract
A
governments are created to protect natural rights,if they don’t, people can start a new government. enlightenment idea
3
Q
sovereignty
A
the right to rule
4
Q
popular sovereigtnty
A
the right to rule comes from the people. democracy
5
Q
grievance
A
a reason for complaint
6
Q
northwest ordinance
A
document created to govern the northwest territory
