Revolutionary Characters by Gordon Wood

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  1. 2. "Washington became a great man and was acclaimed as a classical _______ because of the way he conducted himself during times of temptation."
  2. 6. Thomas Jefferson was part of this political party that believed an agrarian future was best for America as well as the power of commerce.
  3. 7. Plantation home of Thomas Jefferson that was modeled in a Roman style of architecture.
  4. 8. Crime Aaron Burr was tried for, and subsequently acquitted, in 1807.
  5. 12. To be a ____________ was highly valued in the society of the founders. It included characteristics like tolerance, honesty, grace, education, and politeness.
  6. 13. Benjamin Franklin became part of this Assembly upon retirement from the printing business.
  7. 16. The principle that all people are created as equals and deserve rights that are equal.
  8. 18. George Washington's plantation that consumed his thoughts even during his presidency.
  9. 19. Being "superior to regard of private advantage; not influenced by private profit".
  10. 21. This compromise to the Virginia Plan gave each state two senators.
  11. 22. Benjamin Franklin is an "American success story" in that he rose from relative _________ to wealth and power.
  12. 23. Last name of the founder who is known for having many personas in his lifetime such as "Silence Dogwood" and "Poor Richard".
  13. 24. Common __________, the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that was the most influential document encouraging the support of the Revolution.
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  1. 1. Founder who became disenchanted and pessimistic after the Revolution. Hint: He was one of two founders to die on July 4, 1826.
  2. 3. The century in which the founders made their primary contributions to American society.
  3. 4. In 1799 George Washington prepared a new one of these; in it he freed his slaves upon the death of his wife Martha.
  4. 5. Supporters of the new Constitution who were in favor of more power to the central government.
  5. 8. A collection of eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison that countered the Anti-Federalist arguments and worked to ratify the US Constitution.
  6. 9. Last name of the founder that may have argued for the bill of rights and made anti-slavery statements simply to impress his French associates.
  7. 10. Alexander Hamilton was supportive of and is given credit for the establishment of this type of economy where trade is controlled by private entities for profit.
  8. 11. The Age of Reason or _____________ advanced the ideals of liberty, tolerance, constitutional government, and separation of church and state.
  9. 14. This man and Thomas Jefferson were friends and adversaries for more than 50 years.
  10. 15. The wealthiest and most populous state in the country at its formation. Also home to Monticello, Montpelier, and Mount Vernon.
  11. 17. The success of the American Revolution as well as the enlightenment and egalitarian principles led to a revolution in this European country.
  12. 20. Social trait highlighted by politeness, good taste,refinement, and sense of morality.