Race to Ratify

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Across
  1. 3. ______ of Rights - The ten amendments added to the Constitution in 1791.
  2. 6. the first state to ratify the Constitution.
  3. 8. ______ -federalists- opposed ratification, feared a strong central government.
  4. 11. a tax or duty to be paid on certain imports or exports.
  5. 12. standing _____ -a permanent military, with full-time soldiers.
  6. 14. _______ of Confederation- the original plan of government for the U.S.
  7. 15. ______ Convention- delegates met to draft a new document.
  8. 16. Melancton __________ believed that the government would become oppressive.
  9. 17. the fourth state to ratify the new Constitution.
  10. 18. to gather for a meeting
Down
  1. 1. Cruel and oppressive government or rule.
  2. 2. the branch of government that interprets the laws in the courts.
  3. 4. the branch of government that makes the laws.
  4. 5. supported ratification, wanted a strong federal government.
  5. 6. ____ democracy- type of government where the people vote directly on things.
  6. 7. _______ Hamilton was a Federalist.
  7. 9. approve
  8. 10. the branch of government that executes and enforces the laws.
  9. 13. make changes to improve or correct something.