American Exceptionalism — roots?
Puritan moral mission and chosen people idea.
Common Law — introduced by?
British influence during colonization.
Representative Institutions — role?
Elected bodies shaping colonial governance.
Declaration of Independence — year?
1776, declaring separation from Britain.
Natural Rights — associated with?
Liberty and equality principles.
Taxation Without Representation — cause?
Colonial protest against unfair taxes.
Manifest Destiny — belief?
US destined to expand westward.
Louisiana Purchase — significance?
Doubled US territory, enabled westward growth.
Frontier Myth — symbolizes?
Freedom, opportunity, but also violence.
Indigenous Displacement — result of?
Westward expansion and territorial acquisition.
Constitution (1787) — establishes?
Federalism and separation of powers.
Bill of Rights — guarantees?
Fundamental freedoms like speech and religion.
Electoral College — function?
Elects US president, can override popular vote.
Gilded Age — characterized by?
Industrial growth and extreme wealth disparity.
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