Chapter 2 Crossword

8. an incident where British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing 5 people
9. document that created the first central government for the US
10. constructionalist who interprets the Constitution in a way that allows the federal government to take only those actions that are specifically listed
11. people who supported the ratification of the Constitution
13. people who opposed the ratification of the Constitution
14. statement that formally announced the colonies break with Britain
16. law passed by Parliament that raised tax money by requiring payment for a stamp on paper items
17. war fought between the US and Britain over the impressment of US sailors and troubles with Native Americans in the Northwest Territory
18. branch of government that makes up the court; interprets laws, punishes criminals, and settles disputes between states
19. the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

1. commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; 1st President
2. purchase of French land between Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains that doubles the size of the US
3. father of the Declaration; 3rd President
4. constructionalist who interprets the Constitution in a way that allows the federal government to take actions that are not specifically forbidden
5. protest of small farmers in PA against new taxes
6. branch of government that includes the president and the administrative departments; enforces the nation's laws
7. branch of government that proposes bills and passes them into laws
12. father of the Constitution; 4th President
15. agreement that officially ended the Revolutionary War and established British recognition of US independence