Unit 1: Foundations in US history

Vocabulary Unit 1

Common Good - The benefit or interest of all

Example: democracy


Rule of Law - Everyone is held accountable under the law

Example: not breaking rules


Self Evident - No need to be explained; obvious

Example: a problem


Natural Rights Unalienable Rights - Human rights that everyone has

Example: Freedom of speech


Primary Source - An account of an event created by someone who took part in it or witnessed the event

Example: WWII bullet shell