U.S. History

3. of independence written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain
4. Bill of Rights foundation for t american government for freedoms such as freedom of speech trial by jury
6. of rights first ten amendments to the constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process
7. of confederation document which formed the first government of the U.S. near the end of the american revolution. states had more power than the national government
9. doctrine declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting communism after world war II
11. amendment gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states
12. amendment gave African american men the right to vote
13. amendment provided direct election of senators
14. amendment ended poll taxes

1. papers essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and john jay to support ratification of the constitution
2. points peace plan issued by Wilson that called for freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments, and end to secret diplomacy.
5. Carta major ideas found in the U.S. constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trial
8. of Versailles treaty that ended World War I, extremely harsh on Germany \
10. constitution a document outlining the basic form and rules of the U.S. government
11. amendment required states to give citizenship to all citizens born in the untied states and gave other basic civil rights
12. amendment created a graduated income tax
13. amendment gave woman the right to vote \
14. amendment the right of 18 years old to vote