Shirley Chisholm

3. a state in the northeastern United States
5. ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage
8. a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something
9. campaign determinedly for or against something, especially to put right what one considers unfair or unjust
11. a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office
12. the legislative body of a country or state
14. coming before all others in time or order
15. the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life
16. the elected head of a republic

1. the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities
2. a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America,
4. frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are critical or controversial
6. a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
7. a national legislative body, especially that of the US
10. a relatively small group of people, especially one commonly discriminated against in a community, society, or nation, differing from others in race, religion, language, or political persuasion
13. to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history