is for ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln was an important us president who served from 1861-1865. He is known for leading the country during the civil war, and for working to end slavery. His emancipation proclamation helped free slaves in confederate states, and his Gettysburg address helped inspire the union to continue fighting 

is for BILL OF RIGHTS

The bill of rights are the first ten amendments to the u.s constitution. It was created to protect individual liberties and limit the governments power. the bill of rights guarantees important freedoms like freedom of speech ,religion, and the press

is for Clinton's administration

Bill Clinton served as U.S president for two terms. During his administration, the us experienced economic growth and prosperity. Clinton's policies focused on balancing the budget ,reducing the national debt, and investing in education & healthcare. HE also signed NAFTA and worked towards peace in the middle east.

is for declaration of independence

the declaration of independence was adopted by the continental congress in 1776. It declared that 13 American colonies were no longer under British rule and now  were independent states. the document was written by Thomas Jefferson discussing taxation without representation and violation of the British natural rights.

is for emancipation  proclamation

this was a presidential proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln during the civil war in 1863. it declared that all slaves in the confederate states should free. the proclamation didn't free any slaves, it only applied to states that were in the rebellion against the union. It was a significant turning point in the civil war and helped shift the focus to a struggle to end slavery

is for federalists

The federalists were a political party in the u.s that started in the late 1780's. the party was founded by alexander Hamilton,  john Addams, and others. They believed in a strong central government, a national bank, and a strong military. the party dissolved after the election of 1820.

is for great awakening

A religious revival across the American colonies in the mid-18th century. The movement was characterized by interest in religion and a rejection of traditional churches. The great awakening helped promote ideas of individualism and equality.

is for house of burgesses

the house of burgesses was the first democratic elected legislative body in the British American colonies. it was established in 1619 in Jamestown Virginia made up of representatives from many settlements in Virginia . It was responsible for passing laws and regulations governing the colony.

is for immigrants

the term "old immigrants" refers to the immigrants who came to the u.s before the 1880's. this group was primarily western Europeans including Germans and Irish. the old immigrants were better educated and more skilled then the new immigrants, and were able to easily get acclimated into American society.

is for Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was a founding father who served as third president from 1801 to 1809. he is best known for his role in drafting the declaration of independence, which stated the principles of American democracy and freedom. Jefferson was an advocate for individual rights an limited government.

is for Kansas- Nebraska act 

This was a law passes by the us congress in 1854. the act created the territories of these two states and allowed settlers in those territories to decide whether to allow slavery within their borders. the act was controversial as it repealed the Missouri compromise of 1820.

is for Louisiana purchase

the Louisiana purchase was a land deal between the u.s and France, which the us acquired 827,0 square miles of land west of the Mississippi river for 15 millions.  the purchase took place in 1803, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, and double sized the u.s . it helped to solidify  the country's position as a major world power.

is for mercantilism

it held that a country's wealth was measured by the amount of gold and  silver it had, and that was the best way to increase wealth was to encourage exports and discourage imports. in America, mercantilism played a significant role in shaping colonial economic policies, as the British wanted to use colonies for raw materials. this led to many trade restrictions and regulations.

is for new deal

the new deal was a series of policies and programs executed by president franklin d. Roosevelt in the 1930's responding to the great depression. it aimed to provide relief to the unemployed and poor, economic recovery, and the financial system to prevent future economic crises. the new deal helped to shape the modern welfare state 

is for Ordinance of 1784

this was a proposed law that would have established a system for governing the western territories of the u.s. it would create 10 new states each would be admitted to the union equal to the 13 original colonies. There would also be public education in the states and abolition of slavery. Even though it was never enacted it led a path for the northwest ordinance of 1787.

is for pearl harbor

the attack on pearl harbor was a surprise military strike by the imperial Japanese navy against the u.s naval base at pearl harbor on December  7,1941. The attack led to the u.s entry into world war ii and was a major turning point. the attack resulted in over 2,ooo deaths of Americans and the destruction of many ships and aircrafts.