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- 4. The 16th President of the United States, who led the country during the Civil War and worked to end slavery.
- 6. The head of state and government in the United States, responsible for leading the executive branch and serving as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
- 9. The 1st President of the United States and a Founding Father who led the American forces during the Revolutionary War.
- 12. a colonist who supported the fight for independence from British rule
- 14. The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the President.
- 15. The branch of government responsible for making laws, consisting of the Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives).
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- 1. A document adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring the 13 American colonies' independence from British rule.
- 2. An African American abolitionist who escaped slavery and helped others gain their freedom through the Underground Railroad (nicknamed "Black Moses")
- 3. A formerly enslaved person who became a leading abolitionist, writer, and speaker who founded the North Star newspaper.
- 5. Someone who fought to end slavery
- 7. An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery (except for as punishment for a crime) in the United States, ratified in 1865.
- 8. The supreme law of the United States, outlining the national framework of government and fundamental laws.
- 10. The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice, consisting of the courts, including the Supreme Court.
- 11. A member of the House of Representatives, the other chamber of Congress, representing a congressional district.
- 13. A member of the Senate, one of the two chambers of Congress, with each state having two senators.