1. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence? O A) To convince colonists that independence was the only option
O B) To state the reasons for independence from Britain
O C To create a mission statement for the new nation's future
OD) To end the debate about independence within the Continental Congress

Why did the us government establish washington territory in 1853?

The constitution protects the rights of citizens by limiting the power of government

Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. capitalism to change or improve something by correcting faults or removing abuses 2. chattel an economic system based on private ownership and competition motivated by profit 3. imperialism policy extending political, economic, or military rule over another 4. indentured an economic system where colonies supply goods to the mother country 5. mercantilism an agreement committing one person to be another's slave for a certain period of time 6. reform a type of slavery where the slave is the sole property of the master with no rights