HIST 201 Chapter 7: A Revolutionary Nation
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Articles of confederation: first written framework for the united states national government after declaring independence from great britain. Drafted by congress and in effect from 1781-1788. Balance of powers (or separation of powers) : model of governance in which authority is distributed among three branches of government that check and balance one another. Articulated by french enlightenment philosopher, baron de montesquieu. Coverture: principle of british and american law where a married woman lost her legal identity as an individual / economic resources controlled by husband. Federalism: system of government that divides powers between centralized national administration and state governments. Federalist papers: published in newspapers; supported ratification of the u. s. constitution of. Popular sovereignty: policy that permitted settlers in newly established western territories to decide on the policy of slavery for themselves. Shays" rebellion (1786-1787): armed uprising by indebted massachusetts farmers to prevent the state government from seizing their property (led by daniel shays)
