American History - Unit 1
Across
- 3. A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution
- 5. A colonist who rebelled against British
- 6. The ability to make one’s own decisions and govern oneself independently.
- 7. A philosophical idea introduced by John Locke that people agree to be governed and in exchange are protected by their government.
- 8. Intellectual movement that highlighted science and reason. It influenced human rights and a new way to govern.
- 10. Complaints raised by the American colonists against British rule, often cited in the Declaration of Independence, highlighting violations of rights. These justified their quest for independence.
Down
- 1. Allowed British authorities to search Colonial homes and businesses for smuggled items
- 2. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
- 4. Allowed the colonies to operate with minimal interference from the British government
- 9. A union of sovereign states or groups that come together for a common purpose