civil war Crossword Puzzles

CIVIL WAR 2022-03-04

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wanted slavery
US deadliest war
A person who support the union.
Was removed for agree with president Lincoln

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A battle in the civil war
restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans
16th president
A slave who free
North and hated slavery
Union try to block trading ports

10 Clues: wanted slavery • 16th president • A slave who free • US deadliest war • North and hated slavery • A battle in the civil war • A person who support the union. • Union try to block trading ports • Was removed for agree with president Lincoln • restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans

Civil War 2022-03-04

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this president was the 16 president
the south had the ___ river
Eli Whitty made the ___
the cotton gin was a ___
the north was a ___ state

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the south had ____
the civil __ was very dangerous
the slaves took care of the owners ___
___ was a very important plant
the north was a free ___ and the south was a slave ___

10 Clues: the south had ____ • Eli Whitty made the ___ • the cotton gin was a ___ • the north was a ___ state • the south had the ___ river • ___ was a very important plant • the civil __ was very dangerous • this president was the 16 president • the slaves took care of the owners ___ • the north was a free ___ and the south was a slave ___

civil war 2022-03-04

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When states chose to leave the country.
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
A term used to describe people who supported the Union.
the 16th us president
one of the greatest Confederate victories
celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War

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the country it took place in
the 28th state of the usa
the bloodiest battle
A person who wanted to abolish slavery.

10 Clues: the bloodiest battle • the 16th us president • the 28th state of the usa • the country it took place in • When states chose to leave the country. • A person who wanted to abolish slavery. • one of the greatest Confederate victories • A term used to describe people who supported the Union. • a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. • ...

Civil War 2022-03-04

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a statement that in emphatic and explicit.
The state of being allied.
A formally enslaved person.
A region where a battle is being or has been fought.

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Laws limiting the rights of African Americans passed by Southern governments after the Civil War.
Troops trained to fight on horseback
Person who supports the Union during the Civil War.
Focus on the interest of one religion.
Free from outside control; self governing.
Mason strongly believes in _______ Rights.

10 Clues: The state of being allied. • A formally enslaved person. • Troops trained to fight on horseback • Focus on the interest of one religion. • a statement that in emphatic and explicit. • Free from outside control; self governing. • Mason strongly believes in _______ Rights. • Person who supports the Union during the Civil War. • ...

civil war 2022-03-04

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legal property of someone
try to keep the nation together
primary industry
the 16th president

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loyalty to another person's region
to declare legally void inoperative
stopping people enter and leaving
tax imposed by a government
kanas and Nevada joined it
break away from

10 Clues: break away from • primary industry • the 16th president • legal property of someone • kanas and Nevada joined it • tax imposed by a government • try to keep the nation together • stopping people enter and leaving • loyalty to another person's region • to declare legally void inoperative

Civil War 2022-04-25

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The act of preventing materials, people, or supplies from entering or leaving an enemy's space
The act of requiring people to serve in a nation’s military service
served as commander and general of the Confederate army
The act of freeing someone from another person’s control

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The nickname given to the U.S during the civil war.
served as commander and general of the Union army
The act of formally breaking away from an organization
U.S President during the civil war
He was chosen as the president of the Confederacy by the Confederate Convention.
The ______ was the group of southern states that seceded, or broke away, from the United States in 1860-61

10 Clues: U.S President during the civil war • served as commander and general of the Union army • The nickname given to the U.S during the civil war. • The act of formally breaking away from an organization • served as commander and general of the Confederate army • The act of freeing someone from another person’s control • ...

Civil war 2022-05-16

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What Union general captured Atlanta
what was the south source of income for the south
what was the name of the south
who formed groups to help the Union Soldiers that later became the Red Cross
who wrote the Gettysburg Address

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Which side was against high tariffs
what name was the north
Which killed more men in the Civil War
how did the civil war start
Who was president of the Confederacy

10 Clues: what name was the north • how did the civil war start • what was the name of the south • who wrote the Gettysburg Address • Which side was against high tariffs • What Union general captured Atlanta • Who was president of the Confederacy • Which killed more men in the Civil War • what was the south source of income for the south • ...

Civil War 2022-05-13

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two sides fight against or for something
important river
general for the confederate side
place where slaves were aloud
place where slaves worked the most

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writer of uncle Tom's Cabin
written by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Gun used in the civil war
place where slaves were banned from being owned
owned by someone else

10 Clues: important river • owned by someone else • Gun used in the civil war • writer of uncle Tom's Cabin • place where slaves were aloud • written by Harriet Beecher Stowe • general for the confederate side • place where slaves worked the most • two sides fight against or for something • place where slaves were banned from being owned

Civil War 2022-01-16

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the south who was for slavery
Sherman's trip across the south where he would destroy everything in his path
a declaration that assured that slaves in the seceded states would be free if they escaped to the Union

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second largest battle in the Civil War, large victory for the Confederacy
Union General who led his men to take control of Altanta
16th president, wrote and published the Emancipation Proclamation
bloodiest battle of the Civil War, victory for the north
the north who was against the spread of slavery
where Union prisoners of war were held by the Confederacy
city fought over by Sherman (Union General) and Johnston and Hood (Confederate Generals)

10 Clues: the south who was for slavery • the north who was against the spread of slavery • Union General who led his men to take control of Altanta • bloodiest battle of the Civil War, victory for the north • where Union prisoners of war were held by the Confederacy • 16th president, wrote and published the Emancipation Proclamation • ...

Civil war 2021-12-10

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one of the most famous underground RailRoad conductor
helped popularize the antislavery movement
Promoted racial and gender equality
each side gives
objective nothing short of revolutionary

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abolitionist that went through the south killing southerners and taking there slaves
leave the country
killed one slave owner and freed 11 slaves in bloodykansas
loyalty to a region
once you learn to read your free forever

10 Clues: each side gives • leave the country • loyalty to a region • Promoted racial and gender equality • once you learn to read your free forever • objective nothing short of revolutionary • helped popularize the antislavery movement • one of the most famous underground RailRoad conductor • killed one slave owner and freed 11 slaves in bloodykansas • ...

Civil War 2021-05-07

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Abolitionist who participated in the violence in Kansas and was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia
Term referring to bloodshed over popular sovereignty in Kansas
candidate nominated for the 1860 election by the Constitutional Union Party
a novel published by harriet beecher stowe in 1852 which portrayed slavery as brutal and immoral
loyalty to one's own region of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole
A slave that sued for his freedom after living in a free state

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Illinois senator who backed the Compromise of 1850
pro-slavery candidate nominated by southern Democrats for the 1860 presidential election
let the people decide if they want slavery or not
devised by Henry Clay - California was free state, stricter Fugitive Slave Law, popular sovereignty to solve slavery issue in territories

10 Clues: let the people decide if they want slavery or not • Illinois senator who backed the Compromise of 1850 • Term referring to bloodshed over popular sovereignty in Kansas • A slave that sued for his freedom after living in a free state • candidate nominated for the 1860 election by the Constitutional Union Party • ...

civil war 2023-11-10

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end war
capital
bloodiest battle
warships
new money

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nurse
surrender
draft
bloodiest day
union

10 Clues: nurse • draft • union • end war • capital • warships • surrender • new money • bloodiest day • bloodiest battle

civil war 2023-09-13

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January 1, 1863
,
,
first and only President of the Confederate States of America,
forcing his retreat.
No one was killed.

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strong as a wall
March 4, 1865
You shall have the body
After 47 days of siege
November 15, 1864,

11 Clues: , • , • March 4, 1865 • January 1, 1863 • strong as a wall • November 15, 1864, • No one was killed. • forcing his retreat. • After 47 days of siege • You shall have the body • first and only President of the Confederate States of America,

Civil war 2024-01-24

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The leader of the North
country versus country
Most in North less in South
A general and a dessert
number of drinks before Jackson got up
a large weapon

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You run with the cows
Stonewall _______
baseball team name
First battle location

10 Clues: a large weapon • Stonewall _______ • baseball team name • You run with the cows • First battle location • country versus country • The leader of the North • A general and a dessert • Most in North less in South • number of drinks before Jackson got up

Civil War 2024-01-09

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A smoothbore firearm fired from the shoulder. Thrust from exploding powder shoots the bullet forward like a chest pass in basketball.
Large logs painted to look like cannons; used to fool the enemy into thinking a position was stronger than it really was.
Lived in a log cabin, the 16th president
A soldier who served the officers of his regiment by carrying mail or messages.
A term often used to describe the United States of America before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery.

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Another term for slavery in the South.
a prominent leader in the American abolitionist movement in the decades preceding the Civil
The states of Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, and Missouri. Although these states did not officially join the Confederacy, many of their citizens supported the South.
Also called the North or the United States

10 Clues: Another term for slavery in the South. • Lived in a log cabin, the 16th president • Also called the North or the United States • Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery. • A soldier who served the officers of his regiment by carrying mail or messages. • a prominent leader in the American abolitionist movement in the decades preceding the Civil • ...

Civil War 2024-01-09

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The side that wanted slavery
Jackson's nickname
One of the main reasons for the war
Major general Ulysses S. _____

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The anti slaver side that Abraham Lincoln was on
How many years the war lasted
Where general Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant
Where the first major battle had happened
Major confederate general Robert E. ___
John S. Mosby's nickname

10 Clues: Jackson's nickname • John S. Mosby's nickname • The side that wanted slavery • How many years the war lasted • Major general Ulysses S. _____ • One of the main reasons for the war • Major confederate general Robert E. ___ • Where the first major battle had happened • The anti slaver side that Abraham Lincoln was on • Where general Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant

CIVIL WAR 2019-05-27

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GENERAL OF THE UNION ARMY
A WAR THAT WAS A TURNING POINT IN THE WAR IN WHICH THE UNION WON
PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATES
CAPITOL OF THE UNION AND THE U.S
GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY

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THE SOUTH AREA OF THE US THAT BELIEVED IN SLAVERY
THE SPEE H LINCOLN GAVE AFTER WINNING THE BATTLE
PRESIDENT DURING THE TIME OF WAR OR YOU COULD SAY HEAD OF THE UNION
THE NORTH PART OF THE U.S AND CALIFORNIA THAT THINK SLAVERY SHOULD BE BAND
CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERATES

10 Clues: GENERAL OF THE UNION ARMY • CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERATES • PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATES • GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY • CAPITOL OF THE UNION AND THE U.S • THE SPEE H LINCOLN GAVE AFTER WINNING THE BATTLE • THE SOUTH AREA OF THE US THAT BELIEVED IN SLAVERY • A WAR THAT WAS A TURNING POINT IN THE WAR IN WHICH THE UNION WON • ...

Civil war 2020-04-27

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a ship protected by iron armor
a term used in America history directly after the Civil War during which the South was “reconstructed” by the North.
term for a Northern opposed to the war
intestinal disease causing severe diarrhea

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someone who wanted to end slavery
withdraw from the federal government of the United States
to formally enroll in the army
loyal to the government of the United States
Actively attacking someone.
a Northern

10 Clues: a Northern • Actively attacking someone. • a ship protected by iron armor • to formally enroll in the army • someone who wanted to end slavery • term for a Northern opposed to the war • intestinal disease causing severe diarrhea • loyal to the government of the United States • withdraw from the federal government of the United States • ...

Civil War 2024-05-14

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Term southerners used to describe rivals
Someone who wants to abolish slavery
Withdrawl of 11 slave-owning states from the union
Group of slave-owning states not in the union
Being forced to work under someone for no money

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Organized opposition against authority
Speech given by Abraham Lincoln
Part of the country loyal to the federal government
The freeing of someone from slavery
Free from the control of others

10 Clues: Speech given by Abraham Lincoln • Free from the control of others • The freeing of someone from slavery • Someone who wants to abolish slavery • Organized opposition against authority • Term southerners used to describe rivals • Group of slave-owning states not in the union • Being forced to work under someone for no money • ...

CIVIL WAR 2024-05-14

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six-week blockade of Vicksburg that starved the city into surrender
Union general with a two-part strategy for defeating theConfederacy
battle in Maryland that resulted in Lee’s retreat to Virginia
federal post in Charleston, South Carolina, that surrendered to the confederacy,marked the beginning of the Civil War
battle in which Union troops gained greater control of the Mississippi River valley

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Union general whose troops won several important battles onsouthern soil and in the western campaign
Confederate plan to enlist Britain’s aid in return for continued cotton shipments
four slave states Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri that bordered the North and did not join the Confederacy
naval leader who helped the Union take control of New Orleans
Confederate general during many important battles of the CivilWar

10 Clues: naval leader who helped the Union take control of New Orleans • battle in Maryland that resulted in Lee’s retreat to Virginia • Confederate general during many important battles of the CivilWar • six-week blockade of Vicksburg that starved the city into surrender • Union general with a two-part strategy for defeating theConfederacy • ...

civil war 2024-05-01

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Cannon or other large caliber firearms; a branch of the army armed with cannon
general for the south during the war
were freed because of the ematiopation proclamation
the south army was called this
To lie in wait for an unexpected attack.
the soldiers use these from longer ranges

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Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery.
the soldiers lit these up and fired them at enemies with an explosion
speech given by president lincoln
the last opportunity that the union had to win

10 Clues: the south army was called this • speech given by president lincoln • general for the south during the war • To lie in wait for an unexpected attack. • the soldiers use these from longer ranges • the last opportunity that the union had to win • were freed because of the ematiopation proclamation • Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery. • ...

civil war 2024-05-01

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Cannon or other large caliber firearms; a branch of the army armed with cannon
general for the south during the war
were freed because of the ematiopation proclamation
the south army was called this
To lie in wait for an unexpected attack.
the soldiers use these from longer ranges

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Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery.
the soldiers lit these up and fired them at enemies with an explosion
speech given by president lincoln
the last opportunity that the union had to win

Civil War 2024-03-17

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An agreement between two nations.
It was the period after the American Civil War from 1865 to 1877.
It is more labor intensive
People who moved from one country to another countries.
It was one confederate state of the United States.
They are methods of accomplishing something using scientific or mechanical processes.

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It was like the North`s economy.
It is an agreement between two sides where each side gives up something that it wanted.
war it was a war in the United States. It was fought between the Union and the Confederacy.
It means a condition of having to work very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation.

10 Clues: It is more labor intensive • It was like the North`s economy. • An agreement between two nations. • It was one confederate state of the United States. • People who moved from one country to another countries. • It was the period after the American Civil War from 1865 to 1877. • They are methods of accomplishing something using scientific or mechanical processes. • ...

Civil War 2024-04-10

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Shocking at the battle of Bull Run
Who sent resources for soldiers?
America is not a collection of states but one nation of __
Accepts his surrender on April 9th
Robert E. Lee invaded on September 1862

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Union forces defeated this army at Gettysburg
Bloodiest single day in American history
Lincoln says this is a war to preserve the __
Union fort in South Carolina
The era of what begins in the South

10 Clues: Union fort in South Carolina • Who sent resources for soldiers? • Shocking at the battle of Bull Run • Accepts his surrender on April 9th • The era of what begins in the South • Robert E. Lee invaded on September 1862 • Bloodiest single day in American history • Union forces defeated this army at Gettysburg • Lincoln says this is a war to preserve the __ • ...

Civil War 2024-09-14

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The ______ was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that held the U.S. Constitution did not extend American citizenship to people of black African descent
In American political discourse, ______ are political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government according to the United States Constitution.
The ______ of 1854 was a territorial act that created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska.
The ______ stated that a territory could determine whether to allow or not allow slavery based on Popular Sovereignty, where the authority of the government is based on the consent of the people.
The ______ is a speech that U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery.

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In the nineteenth century, the United States expanded its territory westward at a dramatic pace. This was known as ______.
The ______ was a strategy outlined by the Union Army for suppressing the Confederacy at the beginning of the American Civil War, which called for a naval blockade of the Mississippi River in order to”strangle” the South.
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the ______, announcing "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious areas "are, and henceforward shall be free."
The ______ was a three-day battle in the American Civil War fought between Union and Confederate forces, and was the bloodiest single battle of the conflict.
The ______ called for the admission of California as a "free state," provided for a territorial government for Utah and New Mexico, and established a boundary between Texas and the United States.

10 Clues: The ______ of 1854 was a territorial act that created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska. • In the nineteenth century, the United States expanded its territory westward at a dramatic pace. This was known as ______. • ...

Civil war 2023-02-15

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the 16th president
the fighting nation
a southern general who was very important
wanted to keep their slave
donkey represents this
form of transportation the north thrived in

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a machine that favored in north’s victory
a plan to starve the south to surrender
wanted to abolish slavery
first cemetery

10 Clues: first cemetery • the 16th president • the fighting nation • donkey represents this • wanted to abolish slavery • wanted to keep their slave • a plan to starve the south to surrender • a machine that favored in north’s victory • a southern general who was very important • form of transportation the north thrived in

Civil war 2023-02-15

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what the donkey represents
way of communicating for the north
way of transporting supply’s
general for the south
president of the U.S

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blockade of the south
U.S
smaller population
way of manufacturing goods
bigger population

10 Clues: U.S • bigger population • smaller population • president of the U.S • blockade of the south • general for the south • way of manufacturing goods • what the donkey represents • way of transporting supply’s • way of communicating for the north

Civil War 2023-02-15

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against slavery, had bigger army
crop that the south produced almost all of
a upgraded bullet that helped during the war
a new modern way of transportation that includes trains
forcing African Americans to work with no pay
for slavery, more trained smaller army
name of the north’s army

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name of the south’s army
a way of communication that the north used
the president of the United States during the civil war

10 Clues: name of the south’s army • name of the north’s army • against slavery, had bigger army • for slavery, more trained smaller army • crop that the south produced almost all of • a way of communication that the north used • a upgraded bullet that helped during the war • forcing African Americans to work with no pay • the president of the United States during the civil war • ...

Civil war 2023-02-15

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Something that the south grew
the people that took care of the wounded
the cutting of someone limb
the amo they used that swelled people up
something the north used to make things
the president
what the president used to communicate

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the south
the country that was split between the north and south
the general for the south

10 Clues: the south • the president • the general for the south • the cutting of someone limb • Something that the south grew • what the president used to communicate • something the north used to make things • the people that took care of the wounded • the amo they used that swelled people up • the country that was split between the north and south

civil war 2023-02-16

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withdraw
a drug used for fighting malaria and other fever
a coarse,loosely woven,homemade fabric
the state of being free from outside control;self governing
to isolate a particular enemy area
the forced enrollment of people into military service

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the position that the federal government should not interfere with the states' exercise of their constitutional power
a person who supported the union cause united states during civil war era
a citizen who acts as an unauthorized police power for an an area
focus on the interests of one's region

10 Clues: withdraw • to isolate a particular enemy area • a coarse,loosely woven,homemade fabric • focus on the interests of one's region • a drug used for fighting malaria and other fever • the forced enrollment of people into military service • the state of being free from outside control;self governing • a citizen who acts as an unauthorized police power for an an area • ...

Civil war 2023-02-16

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state being free
forced enrollment in military service
interests of one religion
person who supported the U.S.
homemade fabric

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to isolate your enemy
drug used for fighting malaria and other fever
withdraw
unauthorized police power
rights position federal government cannot interfere

10 Clues: withdraw • homemade fabric • state being free • to isolate your enemy • unauthorized police power • interests of one religion • person who supported the U.S. • forced enrollment in military service • drug used for fighting malaria and other fever • rights position federal government cannot interfere

civil war 2023-01-24

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a crop which was grown to be sold for cash
a soldier who was wounded, killed, missing
to draft someone into the military service
cannon or other large caliber
each state should decide for themselve
a northerner who fought for the union
southern states that did not secede union

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a branch of the military mounted on horseback
to destroy homes and crops on enemy grounds
the act of killing an important person

10 Clues: cannon or other large caliber • a northerner who fought for the union • the act of killing an important person • each state should decide for themselve • southern states that did not secede union • a crop which was grown to be sold for cash • a soldier who was wounded, killed, missing • to draft someone into the military service • ...

Civil War 2023-01-25

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Who won the Civil War
Who lost the Civil War
Who was the president of the Confederacy
an order issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring people enslaved in the Confederate states to be free

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something that increases strength with additional support
another name for the Confederate States of America, made up of the 11 states that seceded from the Union
a war between opposing groups of citizens from the same country
resulting from improvements in knowledge, equipment, or methods
also known as the North, referred to the United States led by President Abraham Lincoln.
Who was the president of the Union

10 Clues: Who won the Civil War • Who lost the Civil War • Who was the president of the Union • Who was the president of the Confederacy • something that increases strength with additional support • a war between opposing groups of citizens from the same country • resulting from improvements in knowledge, equipment, or methods • ...

Civil War 2023-01-30

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Who was elected in the election of 1868?
Who fired first?
What other state is not part of the union
was the North or South in the confederate?
Who was the confederate president?
Which state is not part of the union

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Who was Jefferson's Vice president?
Who was the commanding general of the confederate army?
Was the North or south in the union?
Which state is not part of the confederacy?

10 Clues: Who fired first? • Who was the confederate president? • Who was Jefferson's Vice president? • Was the North or south in the union? • Which state is not part of the union • Who was elected in the election of 1868? • What other state is not part of the union • was the North or South in the confederate? • Which state is not part of the confederacy? • ...

Civil War 2023-01-30

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Type of shoe popular during the Civil War.
First battle of the Civil War.
16th president of the United States. Made slavery illegal.
The job that most boys enlisted as.
What the Southern states considered themselves.

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First state to secede the Union.
What soldiers had to wear on a daily basis.
Battle with the greatest amount of casualties.
When Southern states left the Union.
The Northern states formed the ___.

10 Clues: First battle of the Civil War. • First state to secede the Union. • The job that most boys enlisted as. • The Northern states formed the ___. • When Southern states left the Union. • Type of shoe popular during the Civil War. • What soldiers had to wear on a daily basis. • Battle with the greatest amount of casualties. • What the Southern states considered themselves. • ...

Civil war 2023-01-30

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E. Lee
the first state to sucede
The $10 confederate notes used the French word for ten, on the back. These popular _____ coined the term Dixieland
the name of northern money
Tubman
joseph

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the president of the confederacy
The President of the united states
in the beginning of the battle of gettysburg ____ soldiers attacked first
Beauregard

10 Clues: E. Lee • Tubman • joseph • Beauregard • the first state to sucede • the name of northern money • the president of the confederacy • The President of the united states • in the beginning of the battle of gettysburg ____ soldiers attacked first • The $10 confederate notes used the French word for ten, on the back. These popular _____ coined the term Dixieland

Civil War 2023-01-25

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when a president gets killed
Bloodiest event in U.S. history
proclamation that freed the slaves
The northern regions during the war
not enslaved
The celebration of the freedom of slaves

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the first state to seceed
The president of the U.S. during the war
The people fighting for freedom
The southern region during the war

10 Clues: not enslaved • the first state to seceed • when a president gets killed • Bloodiest event in U.S. history • The people fighting for freedom • proclamation that freed the slaves • The southern region during the war • The northern regions during the war • The president of the U.S. during the war • The celebration of the freedom of slaves

civil war 2023-06-05

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bloodiest battle
complete step 2 of the anaconda plan
Unions strategy
republican party
most deadly to soldiers
turning point

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what issue did the confederacy view slaver as?
Reality check
6 states
what issue did the union view slaver as?

10 Clues: 6 states • Reality check • turning point • Unions strategy • bloodiest battle • republican party • most deadly to soldiers • complete step 2 of the anaconda plan • what issue did the union view slaver as? • what issue did the confederacy view slaver as?

Civil War 2023-06-05

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This act was passed in 1863 and was the first instance of compulsory service in the federal military services.
A military tactic in which the enemy will surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of the other side surrendering.n
A person who is not in the armed forces or police forces.
A creek flowing from south Pennsylvania through Maryland.
To make or seek an unfair or excessive profit, especially illegally
A reference to the currency reduction that occurred as the amount of redeemable banknotes exceeded the quantity of metal available for their redemption.

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Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different people based on their race, gender, ethnicity or disability.
A war that is unrestricted in the terms of weapons being used.
To set free from legal, social or political restrictions.
Prejudice or discrimination against a person of a certain race or ethnic group.

10 Clues: To set free from legal, social or political restrictions. • A person who is not in the armed forces or police forces. • A creek flowing from south Pennsylvania through Maryland. • A war that is unrestricted in the terms of weapons being used. • To make or seek an unfair or excessive profit, especially illegally • ...

Civil War 2023-03-16

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Citizens rights for votes
Rebuilding the South after Civil War
before war
Confederacy vs Union
Slavery illegal
Northerners

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Being paid at a place
Everyone is a citizen in the US
Southerners
Led a march through Georgia

10 Clues: before war • Southerners • Northerners • Slavery illegal • Confederacy vs Union • Being paid at a place • Citizens rights for votes • Led a march through Georgia • Everyone is a citizen in the US • Rebuilding the South after Civil War

Civil War 2023-04-11

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Was supposed set all slaves in in the confederate staes free.
Written by Abraham Lincoln while on a train and had 271 words.
Confederates no longer had the Mississippi River and it cut the south in half.
The confederates led a surprise attack on the union and won.
The confederates captured 350 union men and boats.
The bloodiest battle and was in Pennsylvania.

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The last battle of the Civil War.
First battle in the Civil War.
When the union soldiers marched towards Texas.
The bloodiest one day battle.

10 Clues: The bloodiest one day battle. • First battle in the Civil War. • The last battle of the Civil War. • The bloodiest battle and was in Pennsylvania. • When the union soldiers marched towards Texas. • The confederates captured 350 union men and boats. • The confederates led a surprise attack on the union and won. • ...

Civil War 2023-04-17

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The North
States in the middle of the north and south
A law passed by Congress in 1850
The winner of the 1860 election
A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery
The South

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A book about slavery
Where slaves worked in the South
A system used in the south during the 1800's
A war that happened in America

10 Clues: The North • The South • A book about slavery • A war that happened in America • The winner of the 1860 election • Where slaves worked in the South • A law passed by Congress in 1850 • States in the middle of the north and south • A system used in the south during the 1800's • A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery

civil war 2023-04-25

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how many slaves john brown saved
Saying that your region is better than other regions or country
(last name only) Republican who won the 1860 election
amount of slave states during the compromise of 1850

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(last name only) Who was the loudest proponent for popular soveregnity
(last name only) person who lead a slave revoloution in 1859
(last name only)Constitutional union person who ran for president in 1860
amount of months you were in prison if you helped a slave
Amount of free states after the compromise of 1850
(last name only) person who wrote uncle toms cabin

10 Clues: how many slaves john brown saved • Amount of free states after the compromise of 1850 • (last name only) person who wrote uncle toms cabin • amount of slave states during the compromise of 1850 • (last name only) Republican who won the 1860 election • amount of months you were in prison if you helped a slave • ...

civil war 2023-04-25

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how many slaves john brown saved
Saying that your region is better than other regions or country
(last name only) Republican who won the 1860 election
amount of slave states during the compromise of 1850

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(last name only) Who was the loudest proponent for popular soveregnity
(last name only) person who lead a slave revoloution in 1859
(last name only)Constitutional union person who ran for president in 1860
amount of months you were in prison if you helped a slave
Amount of free states after the compromise of 1850
(last name only) person who wrote uncle toms cabin

Civil War 2023-04-25

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A slave sued for his freedom, but he lost. The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were property.
Illinois senator who backed the Compromise of 1850
The year an important compromise happened
Abolitionist who participated in the violence in Kansas and was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia
John Bell was a part of what party?
Influential book writtin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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This was boosted in the compromise of 1850
loyalty to one's own region of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole
A vital election that would be won because the Democratic party was split over slavery.
Term referring to bloodshed over popular sovereignty in Kansas

10 Clues: John Bell was a part of what party? • The year an important compromise happened • This was boosted in the compromise of 1850 • Influential book writtin by Harriet Beecher Stowe • Illinois senator who backed the Compromise of 1850 • Term referring to bloodshed over popular sovereignty in Kansas • ...

Civil War 2025-04-14

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compass
division
federal
slavery
battle

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casualty
battlefield
artillery
soldiers
war

10 Clues: war • battle • compass • federal • slavery • casualty • division • soldiers • artillery • battlefield

Civil War 2025-05-15

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people who seceded from the U.S
1st and only confederate president
Racist laws that prevented blacks from whites
A town in Penn that had the biggest battle

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16th president of the U.S
Banned slavery in the U.S
A slave who sued for freedom
A town in Mississippi that held the river
General who led the confederate army
General who led the union army

10 Clues: 16th president of the U.S • Banned slavery in the U.S • A slave who sued for freedom • General who led the union army • people who seceded from the U.S • 1st and only confederate president • General who led the confederate army • A town in Mississippi that held the river • A town in Penn that had the biggest battle • Racist laws that prevented blacks from whites

Civil War 2023-01-17

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the way people spend money and the way people make money
cave in
is a person who supported the union
central importance
the civilian world in wartime
closing off a place from the other person

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homemade fabric
a drug used for fighting malaria
is a person that kills people
people forced into the military

10 Clues: cave in • homemade fabric • central importance • is a person that kills people • the civilian world in wartime • people forced into the military • a drug used for fighting malaria • is a person who supported the union • closing off a place from the other person • the way people spend money and the way people make money

Civil War 2023-01-17

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the way people spend money and the way people make money
cave in
is a person who supported the union
central importance
the civilian world in wartime
closing off a place from the other person

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homemade fabric
a drug used for fighting malaria
is a person that kills people
people forced into the military

Civil War 2025-02-09

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president Lincoln sent supplies, confederate warships would not let the supply ships through
a rebellion that spread through several Virginia plantations
elected as president of U.S. in 1860
cali joined union as free state, New mexico and utah decide whether or not to allow slavery

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tired to sue for his freedom in court law
tried to pass a law outlawing slavery
fictional book showed people horros of slavery
determine whether or not permit slavery
asked to join the union as a slave state
small group of white friends and free black people

10 Clues: elected as president of U.S. in 1860 • tried to pass a law outlawing slavery • determine whether or not permit slavery • asked to join the union as a slave state • tired to sue for his freedom in court law • fictional book showed people horros of slavery • small group of white friends and free black people • a rebellion that spread through several Virginia plantations • ...

Civil War 2025-02-21

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Person who assassinated Lincoln (Last Name)
A tool that transports supplies
Carolina First seceding state
What was the north’s army called
The 7th state to blank was Texas
The southern economy was based on

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People trying to end slavery
Union commander (Last Name)
Confederate commander (First Name)
President of the confederacy (Last Name)

10 Clues: Union commander (Last Name) • People trying to end slavery • Carolina First seceding state • A tool that transports supplies • What was the north’s army called • The 7th state to blank was Texas • The southern economy was based on • Confederate commander (First Name) • President of the confederacy (Last Name) • Person who assassinated Lincoln (Last Name)

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Overt acts of warfare.
measure worked out between the North and the South and passed by the U.S. Congress that allowed for admission of Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and made free soil all western territories north of Missouri's southern border.
To withdraw from an organization.
Organized or designed to promote agricultural interests
Impossible to reconcile.

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A doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people.
Series of compromise measures passed by the U.S. Congress in an effort to settle several outstanding slavery issues and to avert the threat of dissolution of the Union.
Reservation in South Carolina at the entrance at Charleston Harbor containing the Site Fort Sumter, where the American Civil War began.
To break up into opposing factions or groupings.
The activity or process of keeping something valued alive, intact, or free from damage or decay.

10 Clues: Overt acts of warfare. • Impossible to reconcile. • To withdraw from an organization. • To break up into opposing factions or groupings. • Organized or designed to promote agricultural interests • The activity or process of keeping something valued alive, intact, or free from damage or decay. • ...

Civil War 2025-11-10

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A law that says no monarch can rule without parliament
Laws that limit the monarch's power
This bloodless overthrow of king JamesII

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Where the English Civil War took place
A religion
To make clear the limits of royal power
passes the laws
king of England
leader of the Roundheads
form of gKingnment

10 Clues: A religion • passes the laws • king of England • form of gKingnment • leader of the Roundheads • Laws that limit the monarch's power • Where the English Civil War took place • To make clear the limits of royal power • This bloodless overthrow of king JamesII • A law that says no monarch can rule without parliament

Civil war 2026-01-15

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a secret network of abolitionists
Who won the civil war?
law that enforced or legalized racial segregation
who published The Liberator
Where was the first battle of the war fought?
what was the most important battle?

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Who was the union president?
How many days did Gettysburg last?
The freeing of slaves called?
What were escaped slaves called?

10 Clues: Who won the civil war? • who published The Liberator • Who was the union president? • The freeing of slaves called? • What were escaped slaves called? • a secret network of abolitionists • How many days did Gettysburg last? • what was the most important battle? • Where was the first battle of the war fought? • law that enforced or legalized racial segregation

U.S. History Crossword 2023-02-03

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This scandal, which happened in the 1970s, forced Richard Nixon to resign as president of the United States.
The first black woman to attend Yale Law School and the first black female judge.
This man, nicknamed "Satchmo", was a leading figure in the Jazz movement.
The first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution.
This African-American man won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
This woman became the first African-American child to desegregate an all-white school in Louisiana.
This NASA spaceship exploded on its way into space on January 28, 1986.
this man was president at the start of the Great Depression. (last name)
The first African-American woman elected to Congress. (last name)
Puerto Rican baseball player who played 18 seasons. Died in a plane crash in 1972. (last name)
The treaty of ________ ended the Revolutionary War.

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The first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court (last name)
This Civil War battle took place between July 1-3,1863, resulting in nearly 50,000 deaths.
The sinking of this ship, resulting in the death of 128 Americans, made the U.S. join World War 1.
This man, who had polio, was elected president of the U.S. 4 times. (last name)
The president who dropped the atomic bomb on Japan.
The fort where the Civil War started in 1861.
this method of attack, also known as "Lightning War", was used by Germany during World War 2.

18 Clues: The fort where the Civil War started in 1861. • The president who dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. • The treaty of ________ ended the Revolutionary War. • The first 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution. • The first African-American woman elected to Congress. (last name) • The first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court (last name) • ...

Civil War 2022-11-17

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blade attached to a rifle, helpful in close combat
bloodiest battle of the Civil War
to formally withdraw from a state or body
first and only president of the Confederacy
sent by soldiers to their families
an emancipated slave

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fight between organized and armed forces
16th president of the United States
person who serves in the army
practice or system of owning slaves

10 Clues: an emancipated slave • person who serves in the army • bloodiest battle of the Civil War • sent by soldiers to their families • 16th president of the United States • practice or system of owning slaves • fight between organized and armed forces • to formally withdraw from a state or body • first and only president of the Confederacy • ...

Civil War 2023-01-08

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City of Lincoln's famous address
16th President
South _____ was the first state to secede
Capital of Massachusetts
Writ of habeas _____ protects people's civil rights
Confederate commanding general

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State where the war ended
Capital of the Confederacy
Union commanding general
_______ Republicans were bitterly opposed to slavery

10 Clues: 16th President • Union commanding general • Capital of Massachusetts • State where the war ended • Capital of the Confederacy • Confederate commanding general • City of Lincoln's famous address • South _____ was the first state to secede • Writ of habeas _____ protects people's civil rights • _______ Republicans were bitterly opposed to slavery

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10 Clues: d • . • dc • xc • fg • df • vb • dfv • xcm • fgj

CIVIL WAR 2019-05-27

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THE SOUTH AREA OF THE US THAT BELIEVED IN SLAVERY
THE SPEE H LINCOLN GAVE AFTER WINNING THE BATTLE
THE NORTH PART OF THE U.S AND CALIFORNIA THAT THINK SLAVERY SHOULD BE BAND
CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERATES

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GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY
GENERAL OF THE UNION ARMY
PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERATES
A WAR THAT WAS A TURNING POINT IN THE WAR IN WHICH THE UNION WON
PRESIDENT DURING THE TIME OF WAR OR YOU COULD SAY HEAD OF THE UNION
CAPITOL OF THE UNION AND THE U.S

CiViL wAr 2019-01-24

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Made men 18-35 join army
Fought Twice, each side won once
Over 200 captured solders
Someone who supported "north"
an act of _____ owner-ship, no longer allowed
The U.S.A "north"

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Someone who opposed Slaves
Fought after Surrender
The U.S.A "south"
One of ships used to retake city that was fought over twice

10 Clues: The U.S.A "south" • The U.S.A "north" • Fought after Surrender • Made men 18-35 join army • Over 200 captured solders • Someone who opposed Slaves • Someone who supported "north" • Fought Twice, each side won once • an act of _____ owner-ship, no longer allowed • One of ships used to retake city that was fought over twice

civil war 2020-01-26

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a farmer who receives a portion of the crop
the imposition of laws by military authority
the act of rebuilding
personal liberties and freedoms
concern for region needs

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block off an area
to withdraw
government in which representatives are chosen
independent power given to the people revenue
political system in which power is shared between a national centralized government

10 Clues: to withdraw • block off an area • the act of rebuilding • concern for region needs • personal liberties and freedoms • a farmer who receives a portion of the crop • the imposition of laws by military authority • independent power given to the people revenue • government in which representatives are chosen • ...

Civil War 2021-01-27

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to take over something
a feeling of being very surprised
happy and full of energy

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large farms found in warm climates where crops such as coffee tea tobacco and cotton are grown
so bad you can´t stand it
in a quiet and secretive way not to be noticed
dislike of a person or group because of there race religion or other factor
the area on a ship or a airplane where things are stored
to put an end to
helping your country´s enemies during a war

10 Clues: to put an end to • to take over something • happy and full of energy • so bad you can´t stand it • a feeling of being very surprised • helping your country´s enemies during a war • in a quiet and secretive way not to be noticed • the area on a ship or a airplane where things are stored • dislike of a person or group because of there race religion or other factor • ...

Civil War 2021-09-30

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President During Civil War
Confederate uniforms
North
South
Confederate capital city

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Union Uniforms
Union States that still Have slavery
Bloodiest Day in US History
Warships covered in protective plates
replaced muskets

10 Clues: North • South • Union Uniforms • replaced muskets • Confederate uniforms • Confederate capital city • President During Civil War • Bloodiest Day in US History • Union States that still Have slavery • Warships covered in protective plates

Civil War 2021-09-28

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abnormally thin or weak
the southern states during the Civil War
to recall or show respect for
a public or official announcement
the northern states during the Civil War

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withdrawal from enemy forces
cease resistance to an enemy or opponent
movement to end slavery
the fact or process of being set free
withdrawing formally from a federation or body

10 Clues: movement to end slavery • abnormally thin or weak • withdrawal from enemy forces • to recall or show respect for • a public or official announcement • the fact or process of being set free • cease resistance to an enemy or opponent • the southern states during the Civil War • the northern states during the Civil War • withdrawing formally from a federation or body

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Union General who later became president
Fought the North
Jefferson Davis was president of this southern government
Short and famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln
President during the Civil War

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Short and famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln
This state was home to Richmond, one of the capitals of the Confederacy
Battle of Bull ___
Word for when a state left the union
Where did the Civil War began
First state to leave the Union

11 Clues: Fought the North • Battle of Bull ___ • Where did the Civil War began • First state to leave the Union • President during the Civil War • Word for when a state left the union • Union General who later became president • Short and famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln • Short and famous speech given by Abraham Lincoln • ...

Civil War 2021-04-05

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16th of the United States
the movement to end slavery.
A person who worked to end slavery.
a system of routes and safe houses that helped runaway slaves get to freedom

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a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans
opposition to slavery.
an ideology that perceives slavery as a positive good or an otherwise morally acceptable institution.
an emancipated slave.
a runaway slave, taught themselves to read, newspaper editor, orator, and abolitionists

10 Clues: an emancipated slave. • opposition to slavery. • 16th of the United States • the movement to end slavery. • A person who worked to end slavery. • restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans • a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower. • a system of routes and safe houses that helped runaway slaves get to freedom • ...

Civil War 2021-05-06

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A war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country
A machine for separating cotton from its seeds
A popular book about the life of a slave
A controversial law passed in 1850

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Someone who wanted to abolish slavery
A person who is the legal property of another
The 16th U.S president
A system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire
The site of a famous battle in Pennsylvania
A commander of an army

10 Clues: The 16th U.S president • A commander of an army • A controversial law passed in 1850 • Someone who wanted to abolish slavery • A popular book about the life of a slave • The site of a famous battle in Pennsylvania • A person who is the legal property of another • A machine for separating cotton from its seeds • A war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country • ...

Civil War 2021-11-02

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war
Sumter
union
andrew
Lincoln

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south
jefferson
Douglass
slave
States

10 Clues: war • south • union • slave • Sumter • andrew • States • Lincoln • Douglass • jefferson

Civil War 2021-11-10

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A slave who moved with his master to the free state of Illinois.
Best known for his participation in the battle of Gettysburg
led the bloodiest slave rebellion in American history
Opposed expansion of slavery into new territories

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earned fame for his staunch support of the federal government
Helped over 300 slaves to freedom
held a secret anti-slavery convention in Canada
Union general in the American Civil War
She founded the American Red Cross in 1881
worked out the compromise

10 Clues: worked out the compromise • Helped over 300 slaves to freedom • Union general in the American Civil War • She founded the American Red Cross in 1881 • held a secret anti-slavery convention in Canada • Opposed expansion of slavery into new territories • led the bloodiest slave rebellion in American history • Best known for his participation in the battle of Gettysburg • ...

civil war 2023-02-07

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division line
led the confederates
president that freed slaves
to fight in

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votes moving
pro slavery and anti slavery
south states
north states
first major battle
military force

10 Clues: to fight in • votes moving • south states • north states • division line • military force • first major battle • led the confederates • president that freed slaves • pro slavery and anti slavery

civil war 2023-01-24

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a crop which was grown to be sold for cash
a soldier who was wounded, killed, missing
to draft someone into the military service
cannon or other large caliber
each state should decide for themselve
a northerner who fought for the union
southern states that did not secede union

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a branch of the military mounted on horseback
to destroy homes and crops on enemy grounds
the act of killing an important person

civil war 2023-01-24

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a crop which was grown to be sold for cash
a soldier who was wounded, killed, missing
to draft someone into the military service
cannon or other large caliber
each state should decide for themselve
a northerner who fought for the union
southern states that did not secede union

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a branch of the military mounted on horseback
to destroy homes and crops on enemy grounds
the act of killing an important person

civil war 2023-01-24

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a crop which was grown to be sold for cash
a soldier who was wounded, killed, missing
to draft someone into the military service
cannon or other large caliber
each state should decide for themselve
a northerner who fought for the union
southern states that did not secede union

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a branch of the military mounted on horseback
to destroy homes and crops on enemy grounds
the act of killing an important person

Civil war 2023-02-15

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a way of getting goods around
to create a blockade where people ca to get in or out
a man who lead the south
made people of color do things for the whites
better army
weapon used by the soldiers
more money

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a gun weapon made by the south
a way of transportation
a machine that allows you to talk to people from anywhere

10 Clues: more money • better army • a way of transportation • a man who lead the south • weapon used by the soldiers • a way of getting goods around • a gun weapon made by the south • made people of color do things for the whites • to create a blockade where people ca to get in or out • a machine that allows you to talk to people from anywhere

civil war 2023-03-07

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brave men who fight
North's side of the war
person who is forced to work for no pay
Confederacy commander
the war that's happening

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person that wants no slavery
South's side of the war
Union victory in April
our president
bloodiest day

10 Clues: our president • bloodiest day • brave men who fight • Confederacy commander • Union victory in April • South's side of the war • North's side of the war • the war that's happening • person that wants no slavery • person who is forced to work for no pay

civil war 2023-02-16

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interest of ones region
blocking supplies and pepole
free
fighting fevers
homemade

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supported union cause
rights federal goverment should not interfere with states
forced enrollment
citizen an unauthorized police power
withdraw

10 Clues: free • withdraw • homemade • fighting fevers • forced enrollment • supported union cause • interest of ones region • blocking supplies and pepole • citizen an unauthorized police power • rights federal goverment should not interfere with states

Civil War 2023-02-15

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the president at the time:
this procedure had to be used before limbs were infected:
used to send Morse code
who won the battle?

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small bullet used to splinter bones:
the south’s strongest general:
a plan used to circle around the southern states:
Who were confederate states?
Lincoln wanted to abolish this:
Common infection in the civil war:

10 Clues: who won the battle? • used to send Morse code • the president at the time: • Who were confederate states? • the south’s strongest general: • Lincoln wanted to abolish this: • Common infection in the civil war: • small bullet used to splinter bones: • a plan used to circle around the southern states: • this procedure had to be used before limbs were infected:

Civil war 2023-02-15

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a revolution where factory’s started to get made
Lincoln used one to help win the war
a new way of transportation on the seas
anaconda plan
the north’s president
this was used for transportation on land, north had its more of these then south did

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souths general
wanted slavery
now known as the mini gun
had greater population

10 Clues: anaconda plan • souths general • wanted slavery • the north’s president • had greater population • now known as the mini gun • Lincoln used one to help win the war • a new way of transportation on the seas • a revolution where factory’s started to get made • this was used for transportation on land, north had its more of these then south did

Civil War 2023-02-15

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Union Leader
war between the north and south
First major battle of the civil war
1/1/1863
worse population

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Type of ball shot out of guns that caused lots of damage
plan to block and “suffocate” the south
Founded the America Red Cross
Mexican War Veteran
bigger population and better railroads

10 Clues: 1/1/1863 • Union Leader • worse population • Mexican War Veteran • Founded the America Red Cross • war between the north and south • First major battle of the civil war • bigger population and better railroads • plan to block and “suffocate” the south • Type of ball shot out of guns that caused lots of damage

Civil war 2023-02-15

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the creation of this made the war even more deadly
the _____ won the war
if not for this, no one would believe it was that gory
the infection that would kill if the wounds didn’t

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it only takes ___ bullet(s) to kill you
the south was full of d________
the reason people fought
suffocated the south
helped communication in the north
needed to fight the war

10 Clues: suffocated the south • the _____ won the war • needed to fight the war • the reason people fought • the south was full of d________ • helped communication in the north • it only takes ___ bullet(s) to kill you • the creation of this made the war even more deadly • the infection that would kill if the wounds didn’t • if not for this, no one would believe it was that gory

Civil War 2023-04-14

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confederate
Civil
Union
south
sectionalism
slavery

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Campaign
abolitionist
north
confederacy

10 Clues: Civil • north • Union • south • slavery • Campaign • confederate • confederacy • abolitionist • sectionalism

Civil War 2023-04-14

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Troops sent to strengthen a fighting force by adding an additional number of fresh soldiers.
The science of growing crops or raising livestock; farming.
To rush towards the enemy.
Actively attacking someone.
Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery.
A series of military operations that form a distinct phase of the War (such as the Shenandoah Valley Campaign).

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Loyal to the Confederacy. Also Southern or Rebel.
The term used to describe new soldiers.
A soldier who was wounded, killed, or missing in action.
A term used for “living off the land,” as well as plundering committed by soldiers.

10 Clues: To rush towards the enemy. • Actively attacking someone. • The term used to describe new soldiers. • Loyal to the Confederacy. Also Southern or Rebel. • Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery. • A soldier who was wounded, killed, or missing in action. • The science of growing crops or raising livestock; farming. • ...

Civil war 2023-03-31

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someone who is against slavery
a weapon
a safe place to hide from danger
illegal, against the rules
hit with a whip (slaves)
imprisoned or closed

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guilty of a crime
someone who has been freed
has a lot of risks or downsides
the run escaping from something

10 Clues: a weapon • guilty of a crime • imprisoned or closed • hit with a whip (slaves) • someone who has been freed • illegal, against the rules • someone who is against slavery • has a lot of risks or downsides • the run escaping from something • a safe place to hide from danger

Civil War 2023-05-09

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A large farm on the southern side of the United States many workers on the plantation were enslaved
Large firearms like cannons and mortars
Name given to people who stayed loyal to the united states government aka the North
Nickname for the confederate states
The Northern side of the United States called the Union
A name used to describe people who supported the union.

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Someone who wanted to eliminate slavery
A long gun that soldiers shoot from the shoulder
Nickname for people from the north as well as union soldiers
People in the south supporting the confederate states

10 Clues: Nickname for the confederate states • Someone who wanted to eliminate slavery • Large firearms like cannons and mortars • A long gun that soldiers shoot from the shoulder • People in the south supporting the confederate states • The Northern side of the United States called the Union • A name used to describe people who supported the union. • ...

Civil War 2012-12-09

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First major land battle between Union and Confederates.
Started over a need for shoes.
Well know Union General
The man who assassinated President Lincoln.
60,000 soldiers marched in order to scare Confederate civilians.

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Well known Confederate General
A steady barrage of artillery was set up to shell the city for hours a day.
Plans to fix the South after the war was over.
Where the two sides discussed and signed the terms of surrender.
Bloodiest single-day battle in American History.

10 Clues: Well know Union General • Well known Confederate General • Started over a need for shoes. • The man who assassinated President Lincoln. • Plans to fix the South after the war was over. • Bloodiest single-day battle in American History. • First major land battle between Union and Confederates. • Where the two sides discussed and signed the terms of surrender. • ...

civil war 2013-05-23

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e. lee, confederacy general
lincoln,president during civil war
fought against the confederacy
s. grant, union general
tax, established in 1861

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theatre, where lincoln was killed
broke away from union
amendment, said
of gettysburg, began july 1
wilkes booth,killed lincoln

10 Clues: amendment, said • broke away from union • s. grant, union general • tax, established in 1861 • e. lee, confederacy general • of gettysburg, began july 1 • wilkes booth,killed lincoln • fought against the confederacy • theatre, where lincoln was killed • lincoln,president during civil war

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Bloodiest day of the war
President of the United States
assassinated President Lincoln
Where the two commanders met to agreed on the Confederate States terms of surrender.
President of the Confederate States

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Document which declared all slaves in areas of rebellion free
Speech in which President Lincoln dedicated a portion of a battlefield as a national cemetery
Run First battle of the Civil War
First state to secede
Fort in which first shots of the Civil War were fired

10 Clues: First state to secede • Bloodiest day of the war • President of the United States • assassinated President Lincoln • Run First battle of the Civil War • President of the Confederate States • Fort in which first shots of the Civil War were fired • Document which declared all slaves in areas of rebellion free • ...

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Campaign Event that allowed Mao to gain dominance in the Party
Leader of the Communists at the time
the Nationalists lost 200,00 men; 100,000 were taken prisoners

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What the Communist force previously was
Leader of the Nationalists at the time
The main event that triggered the Civil War
12 September - 12 November 1948
Took place in Hebei province
commander of the North West People’s Liberation Army in 1945
Nationalist military commander

10 Clues: Took place in Hebei province • Nationalist military commander • 12 September - 12 November 1948 • Leader of the Communists at the time • Leader of the Nationalists at the time • What the Communist force previously was • The main event that triggered the Civil War • commander of the North West People’s Liberation Army in 1945 • ...

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1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery
law passes in 1850
Scottish military leader
one major political party
a person supported US slavery
English author wrote romantic novels

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set of laws
series of seven debates in 1850
anti-slavery novel
an abolition newspaper

10 Clues: set of laws • anti-slavery novel • law passes in 1850 • an abolition newspaper • Scottish military leader • one major political party • a person supported US slavery • series of seven debates in 1850 • English author wrote romantic novels • 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery

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How did Robert E. Lee die?
What capacity did Robert E. Lee serve at the West Point Academy?
What was the name of Robert E. Lee’s favorite horse?
Robert E. Lee’s father was the governor of what state?

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What was the first name of Robert E. Lee’s eldest son?
What battle is considered by most historians to be Robert E. Lee’s greatest victory?
Washington Of whom was Robert E. Lee’s wife a descendant?
What was Robert E. Lee’s middle name?
During the Mexican War, what rank did Robert E. Lee hold?
Which child died at age 23 in 1862, while on holiday in NC, breaking Robert E. Lee’s heart?

10 Clues: How did Robert E. Lee die? • What was Robert E. Lee’s middle name? • What was the name of Robert E. Lee’s favorite horse? • What was the first name of Robert E. Lee’s eldest son? • Robert E. Lee’s father was the governor of what state? • Washington Of whom was Robert E. Lee’s wife a descendant? • During the Mexican War, what rank did Robert E. Lee hold? • ...

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Freedom from slavery.
someone who wishes to abolish slavery
Loyal to the government of the United States. Also known as Union, Yankee, or Northern.
An overwhelming, advancing force that crushes or seems to crush everything in its path.
A smoothbore firearm fired from the shoulder. Thrust from exploding powder shoots the bullet forward
the distance around the inside of the barrel measured in thousandths of an inch

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A stretcher which was carried by two people and used to transport wounded soldiers.
The officer who was responsible for supplying clothing, supplies and food for the troops.
A gun barrel is rifled when it has grooves (called rifling) cut into the inside of the barrel for longer range and more accurate firing.
A hollow projectile, shot from a cannon; a shell was filled with powder and lit by a fuse when it was fired. Shells exploded when their fuse burned down to the level of the powder.

10 Clues: Freedom from slavery. • someone who wishes to abolish slavery • the distance around the inside of the barrel measured in thousandths of an inch • A stretcher which was carried by two people and used to transport wounded soldiers. • Loyal to the government of the United States. Also known as Union, Yankee, or Northern. • ...

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: A person who favors the abolish and can be especially slavery .
Act : The act of citizens in Kansas and Nebraska to weather allow slaves territories in 1854.
A action of begin joined or joining in a political context .
It a league or alliance for the Confederate states.

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Crisis : It was a confrontation between South Carolina and the Federal Government .
Compromise : Divided the Louisiana purchase evenly between slavery and freedom , and it had set a balancing rule , so that every free state that joined the union , and a slave state can join
Rights: It a right that each states can make its own laws .
States : Any slaves states that borders the northern free states during the Civil War of U.S
Scott Decision : A decision that he declares to be sought as a free territory man .
: A that should be paid due to a certain import or export .

10 Clues: It a league or alliance for the Confederate states. • Rights: It a right that each states can make its own laws . • : A that should be paid due to a certain import or export . • A action of begin joined or joining in a political context . • : A person who favors the abolish and can be especially slavery . • ...

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/ The battle where the Union took control over the Mississippi river
/ President of Northern States during the civil war
/ deadliest one day battle in American military history.
/ Believed in the rights to own slaves
/ Main cause of the war
/ Start of the civil war

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/ President of the Northern states issued a preliminary which declared that as of January 1, 1863 all slaves in rebellious states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free” called
/ States started to secede from where
/ Final battle where the Union takes the clear win
in a draw but the Union considered it a victory.

10 Clues: / Main cause of the war • / Start of the civil war • / States started to secede from where • / Believed in the rights to own slaves • in a draw but the Union considered it a victory. • / Final battle where the Union takes the clear win • / President of Northern States during the civil war • / deadliest one day battle in American military history. • ...

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concern with local interests
set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions
a war between citizens of the same country
right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint
point of view

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formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged
the rights and powers held by individual US states rather than by the federal government
withdraw formally from membership
plan of action

10 Clues: point of view • plan of action • concern with local interests • withdraw formally from membership • a war between citizens of the same country • formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution • set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions • right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint • ...

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restricted freed slaves from having all the rights they should have had
The ----------- Constitution gave more power to the individual states than to the central government.
Union President that passed the Emancipation Proclamation
someone who supported the union during the war
Union forces captured the city of ---------- -and continued up the Rio Grande and north along the coast.

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The ---------- Party supported raising tariffs on imported goods
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the book Uncle Tom's -----
the position that the federal government should not interfere with the states exercising their constitutional powers
Texas was the 7th state to ----- from the US
in the battle of --------- Texans used enslaved workers to build new fortifications along the shoreline.

10 Clues: Texas was the 7th state to ----- from the US • someone who supported the union during the war • Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the book Uncle Tom's ----- • Union President that passed the Emancipation Proclamation • The ---------- Party supported raising tariffs on imported goods • restricted freed slaves from having all the rights they should have had • ...

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Underground Railroad
Battle
Huge war
Union
Head of the U.S.

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Bloodiest Battle
President who was assassinated
owners to slaves
Slaves were eventually
General

10 Clues: Union • Battle • General • Huge war • Bloodiest Battle • owners to slaves • Head of the U.S. • Underground Railroad • Slaves were eventually • President who was assassinated

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a person from the North who came to live in the South after the Civil War to profit during Reconstruction
the period following the Civil War when the Southern states were brought back into the Union
a change or addition to a written document
Bureau a federal government agency that provided food, medical care, and public schooling for freed African Americans and others after the Civil War
a Southerner who welcomed carpetbaggers and Northern ideas after the Civil War

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farming the practice of a wealthy landowner renting land to a formerly enslaved person or to a poor white farmer in exchange for a share of the harvest
having rights, privileges, responsibilities, and duties as a member of a community, state, or nation
the practice of a wealthy landowner renting land, animals, equipment, and supplies to a formerly enslaved person or to a poor white farmer in exchange for a large share of the harvest
the quality of being more merciful or forgiving than necessary
to put an end to something

10 Clues: to put an end to something • a change or addition to a written document • the quality of being more merciful or forgiving than necessary • a Southerner who welcomed carpetbaggers and Northern ideas after the Civil War • the period following the Civil War when the Southern states were brought back into the Union • ...

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freeing slaves
Military dispute
land military
things you are entitled to
indentured servitude
the president

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a presidential document
one who revolts
being able to do things
rebel name for us

10 Clues: land military • the president • freeing slaves • one who revolts • Military dispute • rebel name for us • indentured servitude • a presidential document • being able to do things • things you are entitled to

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place where weapons are stored
the action of illegally leaving the armed force
area of land that has common features
in which one human being was owned by another

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to organize rigidly for the sake of regulation
having more military power than the other group
free from the control of another
advocating union with Great Britain.
to prevent goods from entering or leaving
the action of withdrawing from a federation

10 Clues: place where weapons are stored • free from the control of another • advocating union with Great Britain. • area of land that has common features • to prevent goods from entering or leaving • the action of withdrawing from a federation • in which one human being was owned by another • to organize rigidly for the sake of regulation • ...

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the action of withdrawing from a federation
place where weapons are stored
the action of illegally leaving the armed force
free from the control of another
in which one human being was owned by another

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to prevent goods from entering or leaving
having more military power than the other group
advocating union with Great Britain.
area of land that has common features
to organize rigidly for the sake of regulation

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