American History - Unit 1

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Across
  1. 3. A colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution
  2. 5. A colonist who rebelled against British
  3. 6. The ability to make one’s own decisions and govern oneself independently.
  4. 7. A philosophical idea introduced by John Locke that people agree to be governed and in exchange are protected by their government.
  5. 8. Intellectual movement that highlighted science and reason. It influenced human rights and a new way to govern.
  6. 10. Complaints raised by the American colonists against British rule, often cited in the Declaration of Independence, highlighting violations of rights. These justified their quest for independence.
Down
  1. 1. Allowed British authorities to search Colonial homes and businesses for smuggled items
  2. 2. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
  3. 4. Allowed the colonies to operate with minimal interference from the British government
  4. 9. A union of sovereign states or groups that come together for a common purpose