Across
- 2. the document that congress added to the constitution the ten amendments
- 4. social gatherings where philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, and other great intellects met to discuss ideas.
- 5. she ruled Russia from 1762 and 1796; most admired by philosophers.
- 7. an artistic style in the late 1700s
- 8. power was divided between national and state governments
- 9. art of the 1600s and the 1700s which is characterized by a grand ornate design.
- 10. in July 1776 the second continental congress issued this document.
Down
- 1. a built in system for each branch to check on the other two
- 3. this political leader wrote the Declaration of Independence
- 6. reforms that reflected the enlightenment spirit; despot means ¨absolute ruler¨