The Declaration of Independence

2. A revolutionary colonial group found in many of the colonies, known for members like Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Joseph Warren.
5. a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.
6. The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
7. One of the founding fathers of the U.S., 3rd U.S. president, and largely cited as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
9. Celebrated on July 4th, it commemorates the signing of the declaration of independence.
12. A conference that took place in Paris, France 1783 that ended the war between Britain and the newly formed U.S.
14. A city in Massachusetts where the American Revolution began with Lexington and Concord; known for a famous tea party.
15. King of England at the time of the American Rev. and who the Declaration of Independence was addressed to.
18. An idea popularized by John Locke that emphasized life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
19. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

1. The fact of being descended from the same ancestor
3. The quality of being prudent; cautiousness
4. A signer of the declaration, revolutionary war leader, and first U.S. President.
8. The building, located in the city of Philidelphia, where both the Declaration and Constitution were debated and signed.
10. possessing supreme or ultimate power.
11. morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
13. take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
16. lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
17. An introductory section of the Declaration of Independence that stated the founding father's beliefs on government and how the government interacts with its citizens.
20. Cruel and oppressive government rule.s.