Across
- 4. kept colonists of Native lands past the app. mountains.
- 7. “Human Rights.” inspired Thomas Jefferson in his drafting of the constitution.
- 8. three out of every five slaves counted towards the population.
- 10. farmers stood up against the people for the right to their land.
- 12. for the constitution.
- 16. showed that America wanted nothing to do with Britain and it’s unfair ways. Thomas Jefferson.
- 18. colonists could purchase unsettled land in the west.
- 20. helped draft the constitution, pushed for its adoption by the states, contributed to the Federalists papers.
- 23. makes sure laws are constitutional, supreme court and other federal courts.
- 24. enforces the laws made by the legislative branch. President.
- 25. support for a big government.
- 26. showed the colonists were willing to unite against Britain..
Down
- 1. bicameral legislative branch, large state plan, house of representatives.
- 2. created congress. Virginia Plan & Jersey Plan combined.
- 3. colonists could settle in the northwest lands.
- 5. against the constitution, unless the bill of rights were passed.
- 6. power held by people and conducted through elected officials.
- 9. Makes laws. Congress.
- 11. only surrender for General Washington, America won over Britain, 1777.
- 13. first attempt by the colonists for self government.
- 14. “Common Sense”
- 15. Makes sure no one branch hold too much power.
- 17. decides the president. Voted on behalf of the citizens of each state by popular vote.
- 19. first ten amendments in the constitution.
- 21. the signing of a treaty, constitution, or other form of important document.
- 22. small states plan, single legislative branch, one vote for all, senate.