American History Unit 1 Vocab
Across
- 3. A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution
- 6. Intellectual movement that highlighted science and reason. It influenced human rights and a new way to govern.
- 7. Neglect 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
- 10. ContractA philosophical idea introduced by John Locke that people agree to be governed and in exchange are protected by their government.
Down
- 1. 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.
- 2. A colonist who rebelled against British
- 4. of Assistance Allowed British authorities to search Colonial homes and businesses for smuggled items
- 5. Rights Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
- 8. The ability to make one’s own decisions and govern oneself independently