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2. of Rights The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, containing a list of individual rights and liberties for the citizens, limits the power of the govt.
5. charter 1941-Pledge signed by US president FDR and British prime minister Winston Churchill not to acquire new territory as a result of WWII and to work for peace after the war, led to the formation of The United Nations
7. Papers A series of essays that were published in NY newspapers trying to rally up people to support the constitution
10. A document establishing the structure, functions, and limitations of a government.
11. Alliance US, China, Soviet Union, Britain, France
14. of Confederation A weak plan of government that created a loose confederation of independent states that gave limited powers to a central government.
15. Opponents of a strong central government who campaigned against the ratification of the Constitution in favor of a confederation of independant states, wanted a Bill of Rights added.

1. "Lighting war", type of fast-moving warfare used by German forces
3. of Independence 1776 document written by Thomas Jefferson outlining reasons for the colonies to break the ties with England
4. June 6, 1944, over a million allied troops (the largest invasion force in history) stormed the beaches at Normandy and began the process of re-taking France. The turning point of World War II.
6. A form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by citizens who have the right to vote.
8. powers Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.
9. ideas from the 18th century that influenced our Declaration and Constitution
12. elimination of undesirables by Hitler, especially Jews, non-conformists, homosexuals, non-Aryans, and mentally and physically disabled.
13. Ordinance 1787 law that set up a government for the Northwest Territory and served as a model for other new territories and as a plan for admitting new states to the Union