Unit 3 Vocab
Across
- 2. - An agreement between the United States and Great Britain which aimed to resolve issues remaining from the American Revolution.
- 4. - A series of 85 essays advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
- 5. - Branch of gov’t that makes laws.
- 7. - The principal author of the Declaration of Independence and first Secretary of State.
- 9. - The first Secretary of War of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War.
- 10. - Politician that supports France in foreign policy.
- 11. - A founding father and the first Attorney General of the United States. He also served as Governor of Virginia and was a key figure in the drafting of the Constitution.
- 12. - A gathering of delegates from five states to discuss trade and commerce issues. It ultimately called for a larger convention to address the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation.
- 16. - A violent tax protest in the United States during George Washington's presidency, sparked by a federal excise tax.
- 24. - The first constitution of the United States, which established a weak federal government and emphasized state sovereignty.
- 26. - An agreement during the Constitutional Convention that allowed Congress to regulate interstate and international trade while prohibiting any interference with the slave trade for a period of twenty years.
- 33. - The first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and a founding father who advocated for a strong central government.
- 34. - Grants Congress the power to pass all laws deemed "necessary and proper" for carrying out its enumerated powers, allowing for flexibility in legislation.
- 35. - Established the federal judiciary system in the United States, creating the Supreme Court.
- 36. - A meeting in Philadelphia where delegates from twelve states convened to create the U.S. Constitution.
- 37. - Believed in a broader interpretation that allows for implied powers of the Constitution.
Down
- 1. - An agreement between the United States and various Native American tribes in the Northwest Territory, which established boundaries and ceded significant portions of land to the U.S.
- 3. - Supported a strong central government and the Constitution
- 6. - Politician that supports England in foreign policy.
- 8. - A document presented by Alexander Hamilton in 1790 outlining the financial status of the United States and proposing a plan to manage national debt, including the assumption of state debts and the establishment of a national bank.
- 11. - Branch of gov’t that enforces laws.
- 13. - An agreement between the United States and Spain which established friendly relations and defined the boundaries of the U.S. and Spanish territories.
- 14. - A coup by Continental Army officers to challenge the authority of Congress.
- 15. - The practice of the British Royal Navy forcibly recruiting American sailors into its ranks.
- 17. - The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution which guarantees individual liberties and rights.
- 18. - Known as the "Father of the Constitution," he was a key architect of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
- 19. - A financial institution proposed to stabilize and improve the nation's credit and to manage the government’s finances.
- 20. - Branch of gov’t that enforces laws.
- 21. - A compromise reached during the Convention that determined that three-fifths of the enslaved population would be counted for purposes of representation and taxation.
- 22. - It established new states out of the Northwest Territory.
- 23. - Opposed the new Constitution, fearing it would erode states' rights and individual liberties.
- 25. - A political party that advocated for states' rights, agrarian interests, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
- 27. - An armed uprising in Massachusetts protesting economic injustices and high taxes.
- 28. - Advocated for a narrow interpretation, limiting the powers of the federal government to those explicitly stated in the Constitution.
- 29. - Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first President of the United States.
- 30. - A period of radical social and political change in France from 1789 to 1799 that had a significant impact on the world, including the rise of republicanism and the challenge to monarchies.
- 31. - An American statesman, diplomat, and founding father who served as the first Chief Justice of the United States and co-author of The Federalist Papers.
- 32. - An agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention that established a bicameral legislature, combining the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.