Celebrate Freedom Week

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Across
  1. 1. the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. These are considered the basic rights and freedoms for ALL Americans
  2. 3. the torch of lights the way to freedom and the path to liberty.
  3. 6. Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, United States Flag
  4. 7. The 13 stripes on the flag represent the 13 original colonies and the 50 stars represent the 50 states.
  5. 9. The original purpose was to explain WHY the colonies decided to separate from Great Britain. It listed many issues that the colonies had against the British king
  6. 10. the highest law of the land. All other laws are based on the Constitution. It states how the government works, including jobs of the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court
Down
  1. 2. symbolizes freedom and once hung in the steeple of Independence Hall
  2. 4. the US emblem because of its long life, great strength, majestic looks
  3. 5. states the goals or objectives the government strives to achieve
  4. 8. a week that highlights the values and ideals on which the United States was founded. It also highlights the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country