US History Crossword Puzzle

major ideas found in the US Constitution of limiting the power to tax and right to a fair trial
foundation for American government for freedoms such as freedom of speech and a trial by jury
written mostly by Jefferson to list the grievances against Great Britain and to declare independence from Great Britain
Gave freedom to the slaves in all of the states
required states to give citizenship to all citizens born in the US
gave African American men the right to vote
created a graduated income tax
provided a direct election of senators
gave women the right to vote
ended poll taxes
the right of 18 years old to vote
document, which formed the first government of the US near the end of the American Revolution. States had more power than the national government.
a document outlining the basic form and rules of the US government
essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay to support the ratification of the Constitution
first 10 amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing individual liberties and due process
peace plan issued by Wilson that called for freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments, and end to secret diplomacy. Important part was the creation of the League of Nations a national peaces organiz
treaty that ended WW2. Was extremely harsh on Germany
Declaration by Truman to economically assist any country fighting communism after WW2. The declaration marked the beginning of the Containment Policy