Another one?
Enlightenment
all problems could be solved by human reason
Declaration of Independence
the list of grievances
Constitution
new plan of government
Separation of Powers
the federal government has executive, legislative, and judicial branches
Checks and Balances
to prevent the rise of a single center of power
Bill of Rights
the list of freedoms guaranteed by the government
Thomas Jefferson
the author of the Declaration of Independence
Federalism
federal and state governments share powers
Shay's Rebellion
highlighted the weaknesses of the federal government
Name 2 weaknesses of the Article of Confederation
1. could not levy taxes
2. national government had no power
What led to the final ratification of the Constitution?
approval of the 10 amendments that became the Bill of Rights