Constitutional Convention pgs. 302-307
Across
- 2. (2 words) This person was considered the Hero of the American Revoltution.
- 3. (2 words) This is what Sherman's suggestion to split the government into 2 houses; Senate and House of Representatives, was called.
- 5. This type of government is where the citizen elect leaders to represent them, the power comes from the citizens themselves.
- 9. People who opposed the Constitution
- 10. (2 words) What was the name of the place that the delegated met in Philadelphia.
- 13. How many delegates traveled to Philadelphia for the Constitution Convention?
- 15. Means to accept
- 16. This person was called the Father of the Constitution.
- 17. Supporters of the Constituion.
- 18. This system is where the states share power with the central government; but States have less power than the central government.
- 19. (3 words) A list of rights that individuals have; for example, freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Down
- 1. (3 words)This house members depend on the population of the state.
- 4. (2 words)This person suggested dividing Congress into 2 houses and was from Connecticut.
- 6. (2 words) This person was respected for his wisdom and served the U.S. for many years.
- 7. House where each state would have an equal number of representatives
- 8. (3 words) This rule counted slaves 5 slaves as three free people and was a compromise on the issue of slavery.
- 11. (2 words) This person came from Virginia and wanted to create a new system of government,
- 12. (2 words) This plan was for the national government to have 3 parts or branches.
- 14. (2 words) This person was the governor of Virginia