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Across 4. An example to be followed by others in the future (8) 5. British and American delegates met in France to discuss peace after the American Revolution. The treaty thatE…˙icially ended the war was called the Treaty of ____________ (6) 6. Author of "Common Sense" (6) 8. A document that states the rules under which a government will operate. (America's first was the Articles of Confederation) (7) 9. Washington and his forces suffered through the cruel winter of 1776-1777 at this Pennsylvania location (6) 10. One of the three branches of the American government. This branch is responsible for interpreting the laws (7) 17. The idea that the union that binds the United States is based strictly off an agreement between the states. Therefore, states can band together and overrule federal laws (8) 18. The combination of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan orchestrated by Roger Sherman. Gave America three branches of government. States would be represented by population in the House of Representatives, and equally in the Senate. (7) 23. This compromise between Northern and Southern states temporarily resolved their dispute over slaves and their representation in a states' population. States all slaves were equal to three-fifths of a free person (7) 24. Not favoring either side in a conflict (8) 26. State that was the first to ratify (approve) America's new constitution (7) 27. German mercenaries that fought for the British (named from the region they hailed from in Germany) (6) 29. Man that wrote the majority of America's Constitution. He also would later serve as the nation's fourth President (7) 31. Group that did not support the ratification of the new constitution and were in favor of a weaker federal government (7) 33. The nation's first Vice-President (7) 35. Leader of the British Army during the Revolutionary War (6) 37. The battle that is referred to as the "turning point" of the American Revolution. This battle led to an official alliance between America and France. (6) 38. A formal introduction to a document. The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution begins with one (6) 40. Event that finally convinced America's leaders that the Articles of Confederation was too weak to govern the country (7) 41. A term that refers to an organized political group (8) 42. The act of seizing American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy (8)

Down 1. An outsider or someone from another country (8) 2. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that swayed colonists opinions in favor of Independence (6) 3. Ceremony in which the President formally takes the oath of office (8) 7. The first ten amendments to America's Constitution (7) 11. A person (either at the state or federal level) that runs a government and sees that it's laws are carried out (7) 12. America's first Constitution. Most power was given to the states rather than the federal government (7) 13. His name is synonymous with betrayal, due to his plot to betray the Americans to the British. (6) 14. The final battle of the American Revolution. Cornwallis surrendered to Washington's forces at this battle. (6) 15. The first country to openly ally with the United States (6) 16. One of the three branches of the American government. This branch is responsible for making laws (7) 19. This plan of government favored states with larger populations. It called for three branches of government, and for representation in Congress to be based on a states' population (7) 20. One of the three branches of the American government. This branch is responsible for executing (carrying out) the laws (7) 21. Leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (6) 22. Amendment that guarantees you the freedom to own a firearm (7) 23. Author of the Declaration of Independence (6) 24. The Declaration of Independence is based on this theory by John Locke. It states that all people are entitled to life, liberty, and property (6) 25. This plan of government favored small states. It called for all states to have equal representation in Congress regardless of their population (7) 28. Amendment that protects you from illegal search and seizure (7) 30. Group that supported the ratification of the new constitution and a strong federal government (7) 32. Activity designed to overthrow the government (8) 34. Washington crossed this river on Christmas night, 1776 in order to surprise the British and defeat them at the Battle of Trenton 36. A tax on imported goods (8) 39. To cancel. To deprive of legal force. (8) 41. Amendment that guarantees you the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition. Also protects the freedom of the press (7)