Vocab chart: ARW

Confederation

a loose alliance of independence, sovereign states joined together for goals like defense and trade.

Constitution

A set of rules that determine how a country or organization is organized.

Navigation Acts

laws to restrict colonial trade and ensure that only England benefited from the economic resources.

Democracy

system of government where power is held by the people.

Hessians

German soldiers hired by great Britain to serve as auxilians during the ARW

Monarchy

form of government where one person rules, usually a king or queen by hereditary rights.

Parliament

short lawmaking body of government that chooses leaders and makes laws.

revolution

rapid change in political power or social structure of government or social system.

delegate

person chosen to represent others, usually elected to vote and make decisions.

treaty

agreement used between independent states