Across
- 1. The last name of the first President of the United States, Revolutionary War hero, and key figure in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
- 2. The right to vote in political elections.
- 4. The last name of an African American civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- 8. A group of nations or peoples ruled over by a central authority or sovereign state.
- 10. The investigation and study of unknown regions, often associated with the discovery of new lands or cultures.
- 11. A social and economic ideology advocating for a classless and stateless society where the means of production are collectively owned.
- 12. Refers to the original inhabitants of a region, acknowledging the diverse Native American tribes and cultures that existed in North America prior to European colonization.
- 13. An escaped slave turned abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping many slaves to freedom.
- 16. A strong sense of identification with one's nation, often accompanied by a desire for self-governance or independence.
- 20. A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.
- 21. The fundamental law of the United States, outlining the structure of the federal government and its relationship with states and citizens.
- 22. A system of government in which power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
- 23. A social, economic, and political system in medieval Europe, where land was exchanged for military service and loyalty.
- 24. A system of government where a single person, the monarch, rules as the head of state.
- 26. A form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader, often achieved through force and control.
- 27. A system of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold political power.
- 28. The establishment and maintenance of colonies by foreign powers, involving the settlement of people in a new territory.
- 29. The advocacy for women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men, encompassing various waves of activism throughout U.S. history.
Down
- 1. The political scandal in the early 1970s involving the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
- 3. A fundamental change in political or societal structures, often involving widespread popular participation.
- 5. Refers to the Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement when patrons of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment.
- 6. The policy of extending a nation's influence and power through diplomacy or military force.
- 7. The last name of the 36th President, who took office after Kennedy's assassination and championed civil rights legislation.
- 9. The process of transforming an economy from primarily agrarian and manual labor-based to industrial and machine-based.
- 14. An intellectual and cultural movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, and individual rights.
- 15. A sudden, radical, and often violent change in the political or social order.
- 17. Advanced societies characterized by complex social, political, and cultural organization.
- 18. The period after the American Civil War (1861-1865) focused on rebuilding the Southern states and integrating formerly enslaved individuals into society.
- 19. A period in European history marked by a renewed interest in art, literature, and learning, occurring in the 14th to the 17th century.
- 25. A form of government in which power resides in elected representatives and the head of state is not a monarch.