Across
- 1. This European country would be America’s greatest ally in fighting the British during the Revolution.
- 4. This amendment states that any powers not given to the federal government in the Constitution are reserved for the states or for the people (number spelled out)
- 5. These 2 words were added to the Pledge of Allegiance about 70 years after it was first written; there are many controversies surrounding it and the idea of freedom of religion
- 7. Shay’s __________ exposed the cracks within the Articles of Confederation, forcing delegates to meet once more to discuss how to fix their constitution.
- 8. The 1st _____________ states that all citizens have freedom of speech, religion, expression, and more.
- 13. Branch of the federal government that includes the President
- 15. America’s first constitution that was not successful
Down
- 1. Person who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance (first and last name)
- 2. The __________ of Allegiance is said by Americans to remind us of our loyalty to the country.
- 3. There have been many controversies in the US about whether or not schools should require students to ____________ for the Pledge of Allegiance.
- 6. Part of the government responsible for making laws
- 9. It was at this battle where General Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, ending the Revolutionary War
- 10. Commander of the Continental Army (last name)
- 11. Branch of the federal government that includes the Supreme Court
- 12. Branch of the federal government that includes Congress
- 14. Treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War
- 16. This amendment states the ways in which Americans are considered citizens and states that all citizens are protected by the Constitution.