Independence Crossword

To hit someone.
A philosopher who influenced the legislative branch.
Some may call it "the age of reason." This also helped influence the Declaration of Independence.
Most people in the U.S. speak this language.
This was made to let people know how we feel.
The British _ _ _ _ted the migration of moving west.
The Declaration declares that these people are equal.
A massacre happened here.
The Scientific _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is what Thomas Hobbes applied to the government and politics.
The Colonist had these with the British.
The first name of a philosopher who was born in England in 1588
A thought or plan about what to do, something you think of.
A Big Idea that says "officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws."
The last name of the philosopher who believed humans were naturally cruel and selfish.
A set of things people believe they should be free to do without restriction.
The people who were being taxed and lived in the colonies.
Another way of saying you free. *HINT* starts with a L.
The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is a colonial influence. *HINT* one word.
This lead to a self government and is a historical document.
Rules we all have to follow.