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- 2. "Washington became a great man and was acclaimed as a classical _______ because of the way he conducted himself during times of temptation."
- 6. Thomas Jefferson was part of this political party that believed an agrarian future was best for America as well as the power of commerce.
- 7. Plantation home of Thomas Jefferson that was modeled in a Roman style of architecture.
- 8. Crime Aaron Burr was tried for, and subsequently acquitted, in 1807.
- 12. To be a ____________ was highly valued in the society of the founders. It included characteristics like tolerance, honesty, grace, education, and politeness.
- 13. Benjamin Franklin became part of this Assembly upon retirement from the printing business.
- 16. The principle that all people are created as equals and deserve rights that are equal.
- 18. George Washington's plantation that consumed his thoughts even during his presidency.
- 19. Being "superior to regard of private advantage; not influenced by private profit".
- 21. This compromise to the Virginia Plan gave each state two senators.
- 22. Benjamin Franklin is an "American success story" in that he rose from relative _________ to wealth and power.
- 23. Last name of the founder who is known for having many personas in his lifetime such as "Silence Dogwood" and "Poor Richard".
- 24. Common __________, the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that was the most influential document encouraging the support of the Revolution.
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- 1. Founder who became disenchanted and pessimistic after the Revolution. Hint: He was one of two founders to die on July 4, 1826.
- 3. The century in which the founders made their primary contributions to American society.
- 4. In 1799 George Washington prepared a new one of these; in it he freed his slaves upon the death of his wife Martha.
- 5. Supporters of the new Constitution who were in favor of more power to the central government.
- 8. A collection of eighty-five essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison that countered the Anti-Federalist arguments and worked to ratify the US Constitution.
- 9. Last name of the founder that may have argued for the bill of rights and made anti-slavery statements simply to impress his French associates.
- 10. Alexander Hamilton was supportive of and is given credit for the establishment of this type of economy where trade is controlled by private entities for profit.
- 11. The Age of Reason or _____________ advanced the ideals of liberty, tolerance, constitutional government, and separation of church and state.
- 14. This man and Thomas Jefferson were friends and adversaries for more than 50 years.
- 15. The wealthiest and most populous state in the country at its formation. Also home to Monticello, Montpelier, and Mount Vernon.
- 17. The success of the American Revolution as well as the enlightenment and egalitarian principles led to a revolution in this European country.
- 20. Social trait highlighted by politeness, good taste,refinement, and sense of morality.