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- 6. A system of government where citizens vote for representatives.
- 8. Devotion and love for one’s country.
- 11. A symbol of strength and freedom, prominently featured in the national emblem.
- 12. A Principle author of the Declaration of Independence
- 13. The foundational document outlining the nation’s laws and principles.
- 15. Native predecessors before the colonization of America
- 16. A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
- 17. Popular sport often considered America’s pastime.
- 18. Rapid, fundamental transformation of a society's class, state, ethnic, or religious structures
- 19. A nickname for an American; originally referred to Union soldiers.
- 20. 1 of 3 ships that sailed with Columbus to the new land.
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- 1. 1 of 3 ships that sailed with Columbus to the new land.
- 2. The elected head of a republic.
- 3. Number of British Colonies before the American Revolution.
- 4. July 4th is the - of America's foundation
- 5. 1 of 3 ships that sailed with Columbus to the new land.
- 7. The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
- 9. The first elected President of the United States. Stepped down after 2 terms, which created a foundation followed by all presidents.
- 10. Someone who ventures into unknown territories; early American settlers.
- 13. A figure associated with the American West, often a cattle herder.
- 14. The number of branches in the US government.
