The Declaration of Independence was a a bitter attack against the British king for abuses said to have been done to the colonists over a long period of time. b thoughtful, cautious explanation of why independence might be a good idea if certain demands were not met. c proclamation from King George III granting the American colonists the right to form their own nation. d last effort by the American colonists to get back on good terms with England, while only threatening independence. e valid legal document under British law.

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

The antifederalists supported the constitution and felt that the u.s. needed a strong central government. true false

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.