US History

1. __ Glasses is the invention of one of the Founding Fathers.
5. Jefferson One of the notable Founding Fathers who participated in drafting the U.S. Declaration of Independence. During his term, he sanctioned the Louisiana Purchase which doubled the size of the USA.
6. City where the Constitutional Convention was held in 1787.
8. of Paris An important document because it negotiated the end of the American Revolutionary War. The treaty recognized American independence from Britain and established borders for the United States.
11. Hamilton one of the members of Washington’s cabinet and was given the position of the First United States Secretary of Treasury.
12. Franklin A Founding Father of the U.S., inventor, and diplomat. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and secured French support during the American Revolution.
14. of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

2. Convention The process by which the Constitution was approved by the states.
3. of Independence One of the founding and the most fundamental document of the United States of America.
4. Jay The first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and served for 34 years before he resigned. In 1795, he became New York's first governor.
7. G. Harding The term Founding Father was first used in 1916 by this American president to describe these men.
9. Federalist Papers A collection of essays that was written to encourage the approval of the Constitution of the United States.
10. Washington The first president of the United States, taking office in 1789. He was unanimously elected and is often called the “Father of His Country.”
13. Madison Known as the "Father of the Constitution".