First Semester Crossword

4. The main author of the Declaration of Independence.
7. The supreme law of the United States, established in 1787.
9. of Independence The 1776 document that announced America’s separation from Britain.
15. Purchase The 1803 land deal that doubled the size of the United States.
16. The shared beliefs, customs, and traditions of a society.
17. A change or addition to a legal or statutory document, especially the Constitution.
19. A supporter of the Constitution and a strong central government.
20. Carta A 1215 document that limited the power of the king in England.
22. Tea Party A 1773 protest where colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to oppose taxation.

1. The first President of the United States and Revolutionary War general.
2. War The conflict fought between Britain and the American colonies (1775-1783).
3. The branch of government that makes the laws.
5. The head of the executive branch in the United States.
6. A settlement ruled by another country.
8. The branch of government that interprets the laws and ensures justice.
10. The upper house of the United States Congress with two members per state.
11. The branch of government responsible for enforcing the laws.
12. The practice of owning and forcing people to work without pay.
13. Sense A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that urged independence from Britain.
14. The first Secretary of the Treasury and a supporter of the Constitution.
18. A system of government where power is held by the people.
21. The legislative body made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.