civil war Crossword Puzzles

The Hunt for Lincoln's Killer 2023-03-07

The Hunt for Lincoln's Killer crossword puzzle

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Someone who murders a well-known person.
to free someone from someone else’s power
the group of northern states that fought the South
someone who is trying to avoid being captured by the police
a serious disagreement or argument
The system that forced African Americans to work
To hurt or get back at someone because they have offended you.
to catch a person and keep him or her from getting away
War a war during which two groups in the same country fight each other for control
an owner and be treated as property.
a ruler who uses power in a cruel and unfair way.
to stop a conflict because you have been defeated.

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a person who helps someone commit a crime
Used to protect someone or something from harm.
an organized search for a person
the group of southern states that tried to separate themselves from the United States government
of or about states or citizens that were part of the South during the Civil War
the part of an army that works and fights on horseback

18 Clues: an organized search for a person • a serious disagreement or argument • an owner and be treated as property. • Someone who murders a well-known person. • a person who helps someone commit a crime • to free someone from someone else’s power • Used to protect someone or something from harm. • The system that forced African Americans to work • ...

Paddock AH U3a Crossword 2023-02-24

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The biggest problem facing midwest farmers
Bill that promised Indians tracts of land to farm in order to assimilate them into white culture. The bill was resisted, ineffective, and disastrous to Indian tribes
A railroad that started in Omaha, NE that employed Civil War veterans, freed slaves and European immigrants
connected the two railroad across the United States at Promontory Point, Utah
A ritual the Sioux performed to bring back the buffalo and return the Native American tribes to their land.
The period after the Civil War in the United States when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union
Rich deposits of silver found in Nevada
Sacred land of the Sioux Indians
Who were Poll Taxes designed to prevent from Voting
A northerner who went to the South immediately after the Civil War; especially one who tried to gain political advantage or other advantages from the disorganized situation in southern states
Lincoln's Vice President 1864
Amendment that abolished slavery
Government agency founded during Reconstruction to help former slaves and poor whites
Discovered in the Black Hills / led to increased conflict with Natives
Divided the South into 5 military districts and explained requirements for the former Confederate States to be readmitted to the Union
Democratic presidential candidate in 1896, advocated free silver
A secret society created by white southerners in 1866 that used terror and violence to keep African Americans from obtaining their civil rights through Reconstruction.
law that banned discrimination in public facilities and transportation - ruled unconstitutional
Law that gave African Americans citizenship and guaranteed them the same legal rights as white Americans
The railroad company based on the West Coast that helped build the transcontinental railroad, primarily through Chinese immigrants
Time period when man Laws were designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites
Southern farmers rented land and decided what to plant and when to harvest

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Completed in 1869 at Promontory, Utah. It linked the eastern railroad system with California's railroad system, revolutionizing transportation in the west
Johnson's plan with no revenge on the South; lenient policy after Civil War
1890 confrontation between U.S. cavalry and Sioux that marked the end of Indian resistance
Deal that enabled Hayes to become President in return for the end of Reconstruction
Originally a social organization between farmers, it developed into a political movement for government ownership of railroads
1862, this law distributed millions of acres of western lands to state governments in order to fund state agricultural colleges.
A vast area of grassland owned by the government where ranchers could graze their herds for free
U.S Army Colonel Chivington led a surprise attack on a peaceful Cheyenne settlement. Chief Black kettle tried to surrender. The U.S army killed hundreds of Cheyenne during the conflict
Constitutional Amendment that declared that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
Southern whites who supported Republican policy through reconstruction
A tax as a requirement for the right to vote
Used to fence in land on the Great Plains, eventually leading to the end of the open frontier.
Laws denying most legal rights to newly freed slaves; passed by southern states following the Civil War
States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race.
Congressional plan that was based on severely punishing South for causing war
1862 law that gave 160 acres of land to citizens willing to live on and cultivate it for five years
The Populists wanted to do this in addition to backing money with gold in order to cause inflation which would help the farmers pay off their debts.
Agricultural plan developed in the South after the Civil War; landowner provided tenant with house, tools, etc. in exchange for a "share" of the crop. Often resulted in debt for the farmer.
American writer that worked as a reporter during Comstock Lode (Samuel Clemens)
The movement to increase farmers' political power and to work for legislation in their interest.
General Custer and his men were wiped out by a coalition of Sioux and Cheyenne Indians led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

43 Clues: Lincoln's Vice President 1864 • Sacred land of the Sioux Indians • Amendment that abolished slavery • Rich deposits of silver found in Nevada • The biggest problem facing midwest farmers • A tax as a requirement for the right to vote • Who were Poll Taxes designed to prevent from Voting • States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race. • ...

Civil War Vocabulary Words 2015-02-21

Civil War Vocabulary Words crossword puzzle

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a war that is unrestricted in terms of the weapons used, the territory or combatants involved
a small town in Pennsylvania in which a crucial battle took place
a 19th century warship with armor plating
joined by an agreement or treaty
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building
military government involving the suspension of ordinary law
freely offer to do something
a war between the citizens of the same country
a person who lives in, or is from, the US
not helping or supporting either side of the conflict

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16th president of the United States
a person killed or injured in a war or accident
the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context
a small country that borders a larger more powerful country
compulsory recruitment for military service
a swordlike stabbing blade that may be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle for use in hand-to-hand fighting
people who were a vocal faction of Democrats located in the Northern United States of the Union who opposed the American Civil War
seal off to protect goods or people from entering or leaving
United States army officer and civil engineer
a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

20 Clues: freely offer to do something • joined by an agreement or treaty • 16th president of the United States • a 19th century warship with armor plating • a person who lives in, or is from, the US • compulsory recruitment for military service • United States army officer and civil engineer • a war between the citizens of the same country • ...

American History Chapter 4-6 2021-10-14

American History Chapter 4-6 crossword puzzle

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27th president of the U.S.
Tanks
newspapers that used sensational headlines and exaggerated stories in order to promote readership
A negative term for Northerners who moved to the South after the Civil War
first gained national attention when he led anti-slavery volunteers
A negative term for a s southern white who supported the Republican Party after the Civil War
Law passed in 1890 that outlawed "conspiracies in restraint of trade"
errorized African-Americans through intimidation
Proslavery invaders from Missouri pillaged Lawrence Kansas
Founded in 1909 by both African-Americans and white supporters.
Commander of the AEF

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writer who uncovers and exposes misconduct in government or business
A reformer that open settlement houses in chicago
known for World War I leadership
Was killed in 1837 by a proslavery mob while defending his printing press in Alton, Illinois
Led a volunteer cavalry, called the Rough Riders, in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
invented a way to generate and effectively use electric power.
Taxes on imported goods making the price high enough to protect domestic goods from foreign competition
overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions
Term coined by Mark Twain to describe the post-Reconstruction era as a facade of prosperity
As the meeting was breaking up, the police suddenly waded in and a bomb exploded in the middle of the police formation, killing 1

21 Clues: Tanks • Commander of the AEF • 27th president of the U.S. • known for World War I leadership • overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions • errorized African-Americans through intimidation • A reformer that open settlement houses in chicago • Proslavery invaders from Missouri pillaged Lawrence Kansas • invented a way to generate and effectively use electric power. • ...

Liberal and Conservative 1790-1940 2013-04-20

Liberal and Conservative 1790-1940 crossword puzzle

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former governor of Tennessee
born into a Quaker family
8th vice president as well as 8th president
Boston Police Strikes made him a "man of decisive action"
was the 22nd and 24th president
First democratic president
the first federalist president
creator of the New Deal Coalition
Leader of the Woman's Rights Movement
President during the second half of the Civil War
William Henry Harrison's grandson
First republican president
Last Democratic- Republican president
took office after Harrison died in office
Led America to victory in the Spanish-American War
The independent president
was in office during the war of 1812

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only president from New Hampshire
Secretary of State and War for a Democratic-Republican
only president who stayed a lifelong bachelor
author of the Declaration of Independence
became president because Lincoln was assassinated
originated the phrase "Founding Fathers"
Had different views from his predecessor and brother
signed the Fugitive Slave Act
sometimes called Teddy, led during the Progressive Movement
centerpiece of his admin. was the Pendleton Civil Service Reform
Later became the 10th Chief Justice of the United States
major advocate for women's suffrage
first Whig president
had 9 consecutive terms in the House of Representatives
oversaw the end of Reconstruction

32 Clues: first Whig president • born into a Quaker family • The independent president • First democratic president • First republican president • former governor of Tennessee • signed the Fugitive Slave Act • the first federalist president • was the 22nd and 24th president • only president from New Hampshire • creator of the New Deal Coalition • William Henry Harrison's grandson • ...

American Presidents 2016-04-28

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He served as head of the U.S. Food Administration during World War I.
The only president with a PHD.
His father was vice president during his presidency.
Was president during the Teapot Dome scandal.
The Space Race happened during his presidency.
He led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War.
The only president to resign from office.
He ended all U.S. military involvement in Southern politics after the Civil War.
Only president during the Civil War.
He is the only president that was not elected for his position.
Gave name to a very popular plush toy.
First president of the 21st century.

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He was a peanut farmer before the presidency.
Considered by many the coolest president.
He is the president in the 50 dollar bill.
He is the first African American president.
Previously an actor, he came up with the Star Wars initiative.
He was the first Supreme Commander of NATO.
First vice president to take place of an assassinated president.
He was elected to office four terms prior to the Twenty-second Amendment.
Chosen as successor by the president before him.
He spent six years as Senate Majority Leader.
He made the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
After his presidency he was the 43rd Vice President of the United States.

24 Clues: The only president with a PHD. • Only president during the Civil War. • First president of the 21st century. • Gave name to a very popular plush toy. • Considered by many the coolest president. • The only president to resign from office. • He is the president in the 50 dollar bill. • He is the first African American president. • He was the first Supreme Commander of NATO. • ...

Unit 18 pg 450-467 2023-04-18

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the American Civil war started when Confederate troops fired at what Fort?
The Republican National Convention for the presidential election of 1860 took place in ___
Martial Law is rule by ___ instead of the elected government
In the election of 1860 who won?
an amendment to the constitution that cannot be changed
this battle was one of the bloodiest encounters of the Civil War.
in Lincolns inaugural address he stated he did not want ___.
first president of the Confederacy
the Unions ship that battled the Confederate ship.
had the higher population out of north and south in 1860
had only 7 of the largest populated cities in 1860

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Battle of Chancellorsville was won by the Confederates in how many days?
The Democrats held their convention in what city?
abandoned Union warship USS Merrimack was renamed what?
The New York Tribune blazed the war cry "Forward to ___" on their front page for a month
Battle of Bull Run was also known as the Battle of ____
recruitment of soldiers became major events and included things such as a ____.
Battle of Fredericksburg was one of the Unions ____ defeats.
neither side was a clear winner in the Battle of ____.
"in ____ hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in MINE" -Lincoln
became commander of Confederate army
Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, Delaware

22 Clues: In the election of 1860 who won? • first president of the Confederacy • became commander of Confederate army • Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, Delaware • The Democrats held their convention in what city? • the Unions ship that battled the Confederate ship. • had only 7 of the largest populated cities in 1860 • neither side was a clear winner in the Battle of ____. • ...

Civil War Crossword Puzzle 2023-05-19

Civil War Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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A Virginia town that was the site of the Confederate surrender in 1865
An ironclad warship used by the Confederates in attempt to break the union blockade
To surround and blockade an enemy town or position
The right to not be held in prison without being charged with a specific crime
An ironclad union warship
One of the Union’s worst defeats
A fort in South Carolina that was the site of an attack by the African American 54th Massachusetts Regiment in 1863
To set free
The failed Confederate charge during the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg

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Civil War battle in Pennsylvania that ended in a Union victory
An African American unit in the union army
General lee had withdrawn from the war because previous battle plans of his were found, after withdrawing northern morale improved
A rise in prices and a decrease in the value of money
The speech made by President Lincoln in 1863 after the Battle of Gettysburg
Untrained Union and Confederate soldiers fighting in a war that would be long and bloody
A northerner who opposed using force to keep the southern states in the Union
A public or official announcement
A tax on people’s earnings
Important victory for the Confederacy
Civil War battle in Tennessee that ended in a union victory

20 Clues: To set free • An ironclad union warship • A tax on people’s earnings • One of the Union’s worst defeats • A public or official announcement • Important victory for the Confederacy • An African American unit in the union army • To surround and blockade an enemy town or position • A rise in prices and a decrease in the value of money • ...

Soldier's Heart 2021-11-08

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After crossing the battle field for the 2nd time, Charley realized he had ______ himself.
What city did Charley's unit travel to on the train?
Charley and the rebel soldier both were _______.
Many of the New York soldiers died because they did not know how to live off of the __________.
What is the name of the mental disorder caused by the horrible things that soldiers have seen and done in MODERN war?
What color were the Rebels' uniforms?
Charley liked the _______ seats on the train ride because they were soft and cushiony
Which side won the Civil War
Due to bad water and little personal hygiene, may soldiers died from the disease called _________.
Back at home, Charley took a ________ on his picnic.
Charlie was ______ as he left his friend to die.

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________ became a good fired to Charley.
There was very little _____ to help when soldiers were sick.
What was the name of the mental disorder caused by the horrible things that Charley saw and did in the Civil War?
Charley was certain he would ______ in the war.
Charley hated it when _________ were killed for food.
_______ was traded by soldiers.
_______ were stacked on top of each other so the doctors and soldiers had a windbreak.
What color and material did Charlie's unit wear?
Charley's military unit ____ their first battle.

20 Clues: Which side won the Civil War • _______ was traded by soldiers. • What color were the Rebels' uniforms? • ________ became a good fired to Charley. • Charley was certain he would ______ in the war. • Charley and the rebel soldier both were _______. • What color and material did Charlie's unit wear? • Charley's military unit ____ their first battle. • ...

Civil War Vocabulary 2021-11-03

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Confederate victory; largest battle fought in Georgia; led to the battle of Chattanooga.
The act of making something null and void
compromise that brought Missouri into the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state; in addition, Congress banned slavery north of the 36˚30’ line of latitude.
a naval strategy by the United States to prevent the Confederacy from trading
Union victory; this one day battle allowed Union forces to inch closer to the city in the Atlanta Campaign
act that required runaway enslaved people to be returned to their masters if caught in the north or anywhere in the United States. This will lead to Georgia Institution the Georgia Platform.
The act of separating from a nation/state and becoming an independent entity.
compromise between the North and South that allowed California to enter the union in exchange for the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act.

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The 16th president of the United States, Lincoln preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of enslaved people.
Union strategy during the Civil War which incorporated a plan to blockade Southern ports and capture the Mississippi River; to restrict and cut off the south from trading and receiving goods.
document that declared all enslaved people in the rebellious states would be freed if the South did not return to the Union by January 1, 1863. This changes the war to one of a morale issue.
Union military campaign led by William T. Sherman from November 15-December 25, 1864 with Savannah being the ultimate objective
- infamous Civil War prisoner-of-war camp in Macon County, Georgia. Over 13,000 Union soldiers died in the camp.
The belief of a state's sovereignty is more important than that of the national government. Anything within a state's borders is up to the people of that state.
election where Abraham Lincoln defeated three opponents to win the presidency; upon Lincoln’s election Southern states seceded from the Union.

15 Clues: The act of making something null and void • a naval strategy by the United States to prevent the Confederacy from trading • The act of separating from a nation/state and becoming an independent entity. • Confederate victory; largest battle fought in Georgia; led to the battle of Chattanooga. • ...

The Civil War 2021-11-09

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place where weapons are stored
maryland, delaware, kentucky, and missouri
freedom from slavery
manufacturing of raw goods
to rush towards the enemy
loyal to the government of the united states
crop that was grown to be sold for cash
loyal to the south

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to admit defeat
soldier who was killed or wounded
someone who wants to get rid of slavery
branch of military where soldiers travel on foot
effort by north to block southern ports
northerner who opposed war efforts
round container used to hold water

15 Clues: to admit defeat • loyal to the south • freedom from slavery • to rush towards the enemy • manufacturing of raw goods • place where weapons are stored • soldier who was killed or wounded • northerner who opposed war efforts • round container used to hold water • someone who wants to get rid of slavery • effort by north to block southern ports • ...

Civil War Crossword 2021-11-12

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restriction of interest to a narrow sphere; undue concern with local interests or petty distinctions at the expense of general well being
a person who favors abolition
occuring or existing before a particular war
Proclamation- all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are and hence forward shall be free
the action or fact of joining of being joined especially in a political context
hard dry bread or biscuit, especially as rations for sailors
a Union soldier in the Civil War
a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

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any of the slave states that bordered the northern free states during the U.S. Civil War
an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tabacco are cultivated by resident labor
a league or aliance especially of confederate states
withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religous organization
an act or means off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Dixon Line- the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania, taken as the northern limit of the slave owning states before the abolition of slavery
impossible to contradict,weaken,or change

15 Clues: a person who favors abolition • a Union soldier in the Civil War • impossible to contradict,weaken,or change • occuring or existing before a particular war • a league or aliance especially of confederate states • hard dry bread or biscuit, especially as rations for sailors • an act or means off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving • ...

Civil War Crossword 2021-11-12

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Slave states that bordered between the Union and Confederacy and did not secede from the Union
“All persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, and henceforward shall be free”
The period before the Civil War characterized by the polarization between abolitionists and supporters of slavery
People who organized to end the practice of slavery
The government of the 11 southern slave states that seceded from the Union
The remaining part of the US government who fought against the confederacy
A loyalty to one’s own region instead of the country as a whole

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The border separating free states from slave states before the war
A term by southerners to describe the people of the Union during the war
A soldier who fought for the South during the war
A very dense cracker that was used to feed soldiers during the war
Withdraw from the country
The Union naval strategy to prevent the Confederacy from trading
A large estate that specializes on growing cash crops
A steam-powered warship protected by iron armor, which replaced the weaker wooden ships before it

15 Clues: Withdraw from the country • A soldier who fought for the South during the war • People who organized to end the practice of slavery • A large estate that specializes on growing cash crops • A loyalty to one’s own region instead of the country as a whole • The Union naval strategy to prevent the Confederacy from trading • ...

Civil War Causes 2021-12-09

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A nickname for Kansas after 55 people died
He wanted all states to be free
First African American to graduate from an American university
He wanted popular sovereignty to decide on slavery
A state that allowed and practiced slavery
Laws for slaves and slave owners
Led an effective slave rebellion
A new political party in 1854
Barred slavery from the North territories
Proposed a compromise to save the Union

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To leave the country
People who work to get freedom in America
A person who was against slavery
A vote by the people
A nickname for Henry Clay

15 Clues: To leave the country • A vote by the people • A nickname for Henry Clay • A new political party in 1854 • He wanted all states to be free • A person who was against slavery • Laws for slaves and slave owners • Led an effective slave rebellion • Proposed a compromise to save the Union • People who work to get freedom in America • Barred slavery from the North territories • ...

Civil War causes 2021-12-09

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a person who becomes property to another person.
to settle differences
storage place for military weapons
a person who betrays there country or another person
someone who is running away or escaping
a colonist who gets a free passage and works for a certain amount of years
laws controlling slaves

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a person who wanted to end slavery
an action by a state that cancels a federal law that a state rejects.
to get rid of something
a government ruled by the people
Loyalty to a region
a law that made slaves return to their owners after escaping
to withdraw
a condition in which one human being was owned by another

15 Clues: to withdraw • Loyalty to a region • to settle differences • to get rid of something • laws controlling slaves • a government ruled by the people • a person who wanted to end slavery • storage place for military weapons • someone who is running away or escaping • a person who becomes property to another person. • a person who betrays there country or another person • ...

Civil War vocab 2022-03-04

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someone who supported the union
Commander of bayou city
texas was the ___ state to secede
focuses on interest of one state
Repealed Missouri Compromise
laws that limited black peoples rights

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created conscription act
happned October 4, 1862
Made the hood's Texan brigade
fictional story about suffering slave
California becomes free and 2 territories become slave state
self governing
used to be enslaved
when union tried to capture where Sabine river flows into gulf of mexico
when a state leaves the country

15 Clues: self governing • used to be enslaved • happned October 4, 1862 • Commander of bayou city • created conscription act • Repealed Missouri Compromise • Made the hood's Texan brigade • someone who supported the union • when a state leaves the country • focuses on interest of one state • texas was the ___ state to secede • fictional story about suffering slave • ...

Civil War Era 2022-04-01

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The increases in price is?
Who was the Republican party President?
What was the proclamation that stated slaves would be freed?
Which party didn't like Lincolns war strategy?
What was the south's main resource?
Who did Lincoln believe should be free?
The US is a __ ?
Who was the commander of the Union Army?

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Who was the Confederate President?
What did Lincoln believe was illegal?
Who was the commander of the Confederate Army?
States that allow slavery that are still in the Union...
A person who wants to end slavery?
What prevented the south from shipping and receiving products?
What war started April 12, 1861?

15 Clues: The US is a __ ? • The increases in price is? • What war started April 12, 1861? • Who was the Confederate President? • A person who wants to end slavery? • What was the south's main resource? • What did Lincoln believe was illegal? • Who was the Republican party President? • Who did Lincoln believe should be free? • Who was the commander of the Union Army? • ...

Civil War Era 2022-04-01

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The increases in price is?
Who was the Republican party President?
What was the proclamation that stated slaves would be freed?
Which party didn't like Lincolns war strategy?
What was the south's main resource?
Who did Lincoln believe should be free?
The US is a __ ?
Who was the commander of the Union Army?

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Who was the Confederate President?
What did Lincoln believe was illegal?
Who was the commander of the Confederate Army?
States that allow slavery that are still in the Union...
A person who wants to end slavery?
What prevented the south from shipping and receiving products?
What war started April 12, 1861?

Civil War Spies 2019-05-16

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Both a scout and a spy for the union
Confederate spy who spies from her father's hotel
What happened to spies if they were caught
Gained trust of confederate officials, and passed information onto the union
Had the most spies
Spy organization
Were able to sometimes get into the White House
Belle Boyd and Rose O'Neal Greenhow
Had the most organized spies
Used these to hide themselves from enemies

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Disguised herself as a man to fight in the war
Mostly patriotic women
Ran unions most effective spy ring out of her house
Used secret codes to pass on messages
The information he gathered led General Robert E. Lee to halt his army and prepare for the battle of Gettysburg

15 Clues: Spy organization • Had the most spies • Mostly patriotic women • Had the most organized spies • Belle Boyd and Rose O'Neal Greenhow • Both a scout and a spy for the union • Used secret codes to pass on messages • What happened to spies if they were caught • Used these to hide themselves from enemies • Disguised herself as a man to fight in the war • ...

Civil war crossword 2019-06-11

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Primary weapon of soldiers during the Civil War
Outlawed slavery in the southern states
Topic the election of 1860 was on
won the election of 1860
famous confederate general
capitol of confederacy
Turning point

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Advantage of the North
Bloodiest day in American history
Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, and West Virginia are all...
Battle without bridges
Advantage of the South
First battle of the war
Northern citizens
Southern citizens

15 Clues: Turning point • Northern citizens • Southern citizens • Advantage of the North • Battle without bridges • Advantage of the South • capitol of confederacy • First battle of the war • won the election of 1860 • famous confederate general • Bloodiest day in American history • Topic the election of 1860 was on • Outlawed slavery in the southern states • ...

Civil War Crossword 2019-06-11

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souther soldiers
something that Big Goop has; known as diarrhea in modern terms
the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln
the battle of the Civil War when the north waited too long to build the bridges
a fort in South Carolina; first shots of the civil war rang out
a fictional book that revealed the evils of slavery
attempted invasion of Richmond; also known as the battle of seven days
proposed by Henry Clay, admitted California as a free state, New Mexico and Utah have popular sovereignty, and ended the slave trade
started with “four score and seven years ago”
let people decide for themselves

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made slavery illegal in Confederate States
a proposal that would outlaw slavery, passed in the house, but not senate
a slave who was being held illegally; caused an uproar in the abolitionist movement
someone who wished to abolish slavery
first major battle of the war; where Stonewall Jackson earned his name

15 Clues: souther soldiers • let people decide for themselves • someone who wished to abolish slavery • the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln • made slavery illegal in Confederate States • started with “four score and seven years ago” • a fictional book that revealed the evils of slavery • something that Big Goop has; known as diarrhea in modern terms • ...

Civil War Amendments 2020-01-24

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To put an end to something.
President who favored and signed the 13th Amendment. Wrote the Emancipation Proclamation
Amendment that denied the government from discriminating against any individual.
Document that 'freed' all slaves in the South. It was followed up by the 13th Amendment.
1863-1877. Period of American History following the Civil War in which the South was rebuilt.
Patterned social arrangement in society.
Person who is actively against slavery.

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Amendment that abolished slavery.
Compromise that admitted Maine (As a free state) and Missouri (As a slave state) to the U.S.
Amendment that granted equal rights and legal interracial marriage.
Speech that advocated for equal rights for every man.
The condition of a region or group as regards material prosperity.
The study of and relations of government and countries.
Political Party that opposed the spread of slavery to the West.
To make something officially valid.

15 Clues: To put an end to something. • Amendment that abolished slavery. • To make something officially valid. • Person who is actively against slavery. • Patterned social arrangement in society. • Speech that advocated for equal rights for every man. • The study of and relations of government and countries. • Political Party that opposed the spread of slavery to the West. • ...

Civil War Vocabualary 2013-09-23

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Proclamation of freeing slave in the South
African Man that worked as a free man
Made African Americans work on land and share part of their crops with their owners
Laws passed in the south after the civil war that exploited African American workers
Northerners wanting to punish the South
Government agreed to withdraw troops if presidency was given to Hayes
A secret railroad that let slaves escape
Rebuild something to resemble its original state

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banned slavery; granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S; the right to vote
Railroad that traveled from East to West
Published his own anti-slavery newspaper called the North Star
Resolved sectional disputes, Accepted California into Union, then set tougher slave laws
Divided South into 5 sections and were directed under one general
Famous conductor of the Underground Railroad
fed and clothed war refugees in the South

15 Clues: African Man that worked as a free man • Northerners wanting to punish the South • Railroad that traveled from East to West • A secret railroad that let slaves escape • fed and clothed war refugees in the South • Proclamation of freeing slave in the South • Famous conductor of the Underground Railroad • Rebuild something to resemble its original state • ...

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What Democrat won the Presidential Election of 1856 mainly due to the support from Southern states?
this Party was generally an anti-slave party.
The party started by unhappy voters in 1848 that wanted to stop the spreading of slavery in new territories.
What was written by Henry David Thoreau in 1849
A political theory that government is subject to the will of the people is called this.
A proposal to ban slavery in any lands that were acquired from Mexico.
The act passed in 1850 that required all citizens to catch slaves who tried to run away.
What party did President Franklin Pierce belong to in 1853?
This Democratic Party ended after the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

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What was the group that rushed into Kansas from Missouri to pass a pro-slavery legislature known as?
This temporarily resolved the issue of whether new states would be free states or slave states.
What town was attacked in 1856 by 800 pro-slavery supporters?
Most Southern States supported this.
This African American slave sued to try to gain his freedom.
The name given when a stat withdrew from the Union.

15 Clues: Most Southern States supported this. • this Party was generally an anti-slave party. • What was written by Henry David Thoreau in 1849 • The name given when a stat withdrew from the Union. • This Democratic Party ended after the Kansas-Nebraska Act. • What party did President Franklin Pierce belong to in 1853? • ...

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the great peacemaker
wanted to extent slavery into new states
the president who was elected in 1860
the year first slaves came to Virginia
let the states's rights movement
would allow people to vote on slavery
against slaves
was a law that was repealed
a book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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was a poet
published the Liberator
he wanted to have squatter sovereignty
the year that the Republican party came about
where running for zillions senate and Douglas wanted to please both sides
to get rid of

15 Clues: was a poet • to get rid of • against slaves • the great peacemaker • published the Liberator • was a law that was repealed • let the states's rights movement • the president who was elected in 1860 • would allow people to vote on slavery • he wanted to have squatter sovereignty • the year first slaves came to Virginia • a book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe • ...

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the great peacemaker
wanted to extent slavery into new states
the president who was elected in 1860
the year first slaves came to Virginia
let the states's rights movement
would allow people to vote on slavery
against slaves
was a law that was repealed
a book written by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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was a poet
published the Liberator
he wanted to have squatter sovereignty
the year that the Republican party came about
where running for zillions senate and Douglas wanted to please both sides
to get rid of

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Kansas became a free state
congress tries diffusing rivalries
escaped slaves return to owners.
president freed slaves
anti slavery paper
White American abolitionist
States vote over slavery
Fighter for slavery's end
A freed slave, many jobs
possibility of limiting western land sales

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Free African American, many jobs
Debate over half & half slavery.
defeated Lincoln in senate contest
5 separate bills passed.
a major political party out of the two in the US

15 Clues: anti slavery paper • president freed slaves • States vote over slavery • 5 separate bills passed. • A freed slave, many jobs • Fighter for slavery's end • Kansas became a free state • White American abolitionist • Free African American, many jobs • Debate over half & half slavery. • escaped slaves return to owners. • congress tries diffusing rivalries • ...

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President that ended slavery
how to represent the country
law that repealed Missouri compromise
territory voting slave or not
Started the Anti slavery groupings
Taught reading/writing by master
people against slavery

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expand US question of slavery
Published paper called The Liberator
Law that recaught free blacks
Devotion family with anti slavery views
Made a big compromise peacemaker
newspaper urging people towards abolition
appeared in opposition to slavery
whites thought they owned blacks

15 Clues: people against slavery • President that ended slavery • how to represent the country • expand US question of slavery • Law that recaught free blacks • territory voting slave or not • Made a big compromise peacemaker • Taught reading/writing by master • whites thought they owned blacks • appeared in opposition to slavery • Started the Anti slavery groupings • ...

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Terrorist to end slavery
Slave act seizing slaves
Political party that collapsed
the decisions of slavery
Arizona and New Mexico
Uncle Tom’s Cabin author
Mexican War hero general

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Escaped slave railroad guide
Antislavery Democrats foundation
American Political Party
Ordinance banning Northern slavery
the power of slaveholders
northern men southern causes
Underground railroad leaders
California new thriving economy

15 Clues: Arizona and New Mexico • Terrorist to end slavery • Slave act seizing slaves • American Political Party • the decisions of slavery • Uncle Tom’s Cabin author • Mexican War hero general • the power of slaveholders • Escaped slave railroad guide • northern men southern causes • Underground railroad leaders • Political party that collapsed • California new thriving economy • ...

Civil War Crossword 2016-02-07

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Become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
A mountain ridge in western North America.
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Move goods illegally into or out of a country.
Change or cause to change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.

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Review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
Strengthen or support.
A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war.
Bring back; reinstate.
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Bring or come to an end.

15 Clues: Strengthen or support. • Bring back; reinstate. • Bring or come to an end. • Become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease. • A mountain ridge in western North America. • Move goods illegally into or out of a country. • A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. • A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. • ...

Civil War Crossword 2024-01-02

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Area of the U.S which allowed slavery
Area of the U.S which abolished slavery
16th president who wrote the emancipation proclamation
The plan that called for a naval blockade of the Confederates; also a snake
Union general who was known for drinking; also became a U.S president
Union action used to prevent the Southern export of cotton and war material via navy
First and only president of the Confederacy
The bloodiest battle of the war which turned the tide for the Union

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Commander of the Army of the Potomac; also ran against Lincoln in the 1864 election
Names of soldiers who fought for the confederates
The ownership of a person as property, especially in regards to their labor
Name given to the Southern states during the War
Name of Confederate general who had the nickname "Stonewall"
Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Famous confederate general known for commanding the Army of Northern Virginia

15 Clues: Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin • Area of the U.S which allowed slavery • Area of the U.S which abolished slavery • First and only president of the Confederacy • Name given to the Southern states during the War • Names of soldiers who fought for the confederates • 16th president who wrote the emancipation proclamation • ...

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tax that takes a % of an individuals income
Formally leave the Union
believed god had called upon him to fight slaver
Killed Abraham Lincoln
drafting of citizens to serve in military
Helped slaves escape using the Underground Railroad
Angel of the Battle Field
Anti slavery expansion, founder editor of New York Tribune newspaper that he used to spread Republicans ideas
anti slavery moral not political basis
Proposed compromise of 1850

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the favoring of native born Americans over immigrants
Act Divided the area in the mid west into Kansas and the Nebraska territories
attacking the enemy society
disagreement and criticism
First major bloodshed of the Civil war
drafting of citizens to serve in military

16 Clues: Killed Abraham Lincoln • Formally leave the Union • Angel of the Battle Field • disagreement and criticism • attacking the enemy society • Proposed compromise of 1850 • First major bloodshed of the Civil war • anti slavery moral not political basis • drafting of citizens to serve in military • drafting of citizens to serve in military • ...

CIVIL WAR CROSSWORD 2024-04-26

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To be set free
The South, fighting to leave the nation and to keep slavery
Nickname given to Confederate general who held the line of fire
Name of the plan made buy the Union to stop the Confederates
Where Lincoln was killed

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The North, fighting to keep the nation together and to end slavery
The strategy the Confederates used that led to their downfalllPLAY: Where Lincoln was killedPLAY: Where Lincoln was killed
Ship plated or made with iron, floating low to the water and are nearly indestructible to cannons
To be enslaved
The battle that gave the Union the advantage
The Deadliest 24 hour battle in history
The first official battle of the civil war
Murderer of Lincoln
The President of the Union
The President of the Confederation

15 Clues: To be set free • To be enslaved • Murderer of Lincoln • Where Lincoln was killed • The President of the Union • The President of the Confederation • The Deadliest 24 hour battle in history • The first official battle of the civil war • The battle that gave the Union the advantage • The South, fighting to leave the nation and to keep slavery • ...

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To be set free
The South, fighting to leave the nation and to keep slavery
Nickname given to Confederate general who held the line of fire
Name of the plan made buy the Union to stop the Confederates
Where Lincoln was killed

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The North, fighting to keep the nation together and to end slavery
The strategy the Confederates used that led to their downfalllPLAY: Where Lincoln was killedPLAY: Where Lincoln was killed
Ship plated or made with iron, floating low to the water and are nearly indestructible to cannons
To be enslaved
The battle that gave the Union the advantage
The Deadliest 24 hour battle in history
The first official battle of the civil war
Murderer of Lincoln
The President of the Union
The President of the Confederation

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To be set free
The South, fighting to leave the nation and to keep slavery
Nickname given to Confederate general who held the line of fire
Name of the plan made buy the Union to stop the Confederates
Where Lincoln was killed

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The North, fighting to keep the nation together and to end slavery
The strategy the Confederates used that led to their downfalllPLAY: Where Lincoln was killedPLAY: Where Lincoln was killed
Ship plated or made with iron, floating low to the water and are nearly indestructible to cannons
To be enslaved
The battle that gave the Union the advantage
The Deadliest 24 hour battle in history
The first official battle of the civil war
Murderer of Lincoln
The President of the Union
The President of the Confederation

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To be set free
The South, fighting to leave the nation and to keep slavery
Nickname given to Confederate general who held the line of fire
Name of the plan made buy the Union to stop the Confederates
Where Lincoln was killed

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The North, fighting to keep the nation together and to end slavery
The strategy the Confederates used that led to their downfalllPLAY: Where Lincoln was killedPLAY: Where Lincoln was killed
Ship plated or made with iron, floating low to the water and are nearly indestructible to cannons
To be enslaved
The battle that gave the Union the advantage
The Deadliest 24 hour battle in history
The first official battle of the civil war
Murderer of Lincoln
The President of the Union
The President of the Confederation

Vocabulary Civil War 2024-06-03

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A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery.
A bag similar to a knapsack but worn over one shoulder.
Sheathed in iron armor —used especially of naval vessels.
An agricultural estate usually worked by resident labor.
A legal-tender note issued by the U.S. government.
The state of a person who is forced usually under threat of violence to labor for the profit of another.
Weapons (such as bows, slings, and catapults) for discharging missiles.

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The action of a state impeding or attempting to prevent the operation and enforcement within its territory of a law of the U.S.
An act or instance of uniting or joining two or more things into one: such as the formation of a single political unit from two or more separate and independent units.
A Northerner in the South after the American Civil War usually seeking private gain under the Reconstruction governments.
A coarse work shoe reaching to the ankle.
soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot.
A group of people, countries, organizations, etc. joined together for a common purpose or by a common interest.
A long gun with a smooth bore that soldiers shot from the shoulder.
A state (such as Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, or Missouri) bordering on an antislavery state and favoring slavery before the Civil War.

15 Clues: A coarse work shoe reaching to the ankle. • A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery. • A legal-tender note issued by the U.S. government. • soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot. • A bag similar to a knapsack but worn over one shoulder. • An agricultural estate usually worked by resident labor. • ...

Civil War Vocabulary 2024-05-15

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the states that seceded from the United States of America to form their own nation.
Soldiers marching and fighting collectively.
Paper currency which began to circulate in the North after February 1862 with the passage of the Legal Tender Act.
Someone who wishes to get rid of slavery
The portion of the country that stayed loyal to the Federal Government during the Civil War.
Small canvas bags used to carry soldiers food.
A ship protected by iron armor.
Withdrawal of the Southern states from the Federal Government during the Civil War.
States that lay on the boundary of the Confederacy and the Union states.

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Freedom from slavery.
To get suddenly and unexpectedly attacked.
Cannons or other large weapons, sometimes a branch of an army.
leather shoes, similar to ankle-high boots, issued to soldiers during the war.
An estate where crops are grown.
A person who went from the North to the South to profit from the Reconstruction.

15 Clues: Freedom from slavery. • A ship protected by iron armor. • An estate where crops are grown. • Someone who wishes to get rid of slavery • To get suddenly and unexpectedly attacked. • Soldiers marching and fighting collectively. • Small canvas bags used to carry soldiers food. • Cannons or other large weapons, sometimes a branch of an army. • ...

Civil war crossword 2023-04-09

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July 3rd, 15,000 confederates tried to attack the center of the union but failed
The bloodiest battle that lasted three days
There was no clear winner of this battle
This freed slaves that were on Confederate territory.
This battle was fought on a wooded ground, Lee defeated the Union in three days
Forces people to join the army
armies do this to make the enemy surrender when they run out of supplies.
One of the worst Union defeats.

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Gives the right to be charged or have a hearing before going to jail
Normal people went to watch this battle because they thought it was going to be a one and done
The Unions ironclad
People who didn't like using force to keep the South in the Union
The most important state in the Confederacy
Shortest speech Lincoln wrote, but one of the most famous.
One of the bloodiest battles in the Civil war

15 Clues: The Unions ironclad • Forces people to join the army • One of the worst Union defeats. • There was no clear winner of this battle • The bloodiest battle that lasted three days • The most important state in the Confederacy • One of the bloodiest battles in the Civil war • This freed slaves that were on Confederate territory. • ...

CIVIL WAR VOCABULARY 2023-04-11

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the states that left the union were called this
Lincoln said this about the US; impossible to split into parts
what both sides resorted to in order to raise troops
what Lee did at Appomattox Courthouse
land and sea areas that become directly involved in war operations
troops trained to fight on horseback
what overall Union strategy was named after
not subject to any conditions; complete total
Gen Sherman destroyed this in his "March to the Sea"

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strategy to keep South from exporting
related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
5 slave states that did not leave the union were called this
action of withdrawing formally; the South did this
process of being set free from restrictions; liberation.
public or official announcement; Lincoln made one regarding slavery

15 Clues: troops trained to fight on horseback • strategy to keep South from exporting • what Lee did at Appomattox Courthouse • what overall Union strategy was named after • not subject to any conditions; complete total • the states that left the union were called this • action of withdrawing formally; the South did this • what both sides resorted to in order to raise troops • ...

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a Confederate victory and Federal forces retreated to the defenses of Washington, DC.
the Civil War's bloodiest battle
the killing of government leaders
known as the union
shell-firing guns, howitzers, and mortars
The Reconstruction Era
known as the united states
occurring or existing before a particular war

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If the Union took the city, they would control the river, and Arkansas,
known as the Confederate
knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped to fit the end of a rifle
known as the south
was a crucial success for the Union Army, led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Tennessee
a person who sought to abolish slavery
fought between the Union and the Confederacy

15 Clues: known as the south • known as the union • The Reconstruction Era • known as the Confederate • known as the united states • the Civil War's bloodiest battle • the killing of government leaders • a person who sought to abolish slavery • shell-firing guns, howitzers, and mortars • fought between the Union and the Confederacy • occurring or existing before a particular war • ...

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a Confederate victory and Federal forces retreated to the defenses of Washington, DC.
the Civil War's bloodiest battle
the killing of government leaders
known as the union
shell-firing guns, howitzers, and mortars
The Reconstruction Era
known as the united states
occurring or existing before a particular war

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If the Union took the city, they would control the river, and Arkansas,
known as the Confederate
knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped to fit the end of a rifle
known as the south
was a crucial success for the Union Army, led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Tennessee
a person who sought to abolish slavery
fought between the Union and the Confederacy

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a Confederate victory and Federal forces retreated to the defenses of Washington, DC.
the Civil War's bloodiest battle
the killing of government leaders
known as the union
shell-firing guns, howitzers, and mortars
The Reconstruction Era
known as the united states
occurring or existing before a particular war

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If the Union took the city, they would control the river, and Arkansas,
known as the Confederate
knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped to fit the end of a rifle
known as the south
was a crucial success for the Union Army, led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Tennessee
a person who sought to abolish slavery
fought between the Union and the Confederacy

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a Confederate victory and Federal forces retreated to the defenses of Washington, DC.
the Civil War's bloodiest battle
the killing of government leaders
known as the union
shell-firing guns, howitzers, and mortars
The Reconstruction Era
known as the united states
occurring or existing before a particular war

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If the Union took the city, they would control the river, and Arkansas,
known as the Confederate
knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped to fit the end of a rifle
known as the south
was a crucial success for the Union Army, led by Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Tennessee
a person who sought to abolish slavery
fought between the Union and the Confederacy

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Amendment to the constitution added to give African Americans rights
The hill occupied by the union during gettysburg
Led the northern virginia army
The amendment states all men can vote
The president after Lincoln was assassinated
JOhn Browns raid on _______ _____
What the south is most known for
Assassinated President Lincoln

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The other name for the south
Laws created to stop African American rights in the south
Formed to help former slaves
16th president
President of the confederacy
General Thomas Jackson's nickname
This decision made it that when slave was once a slave they are always slave

15 Clues: 16th president • The other name for the south • Formed to help former slaves • President of the confederacy • Led the northern virginia army • Assassinated President Lincoln • What the south is most known for • General Thomas Jackson's nickname • JOhn Browns raid on _______ _____ • The amendment states all men can vote • The president after Lincoln was assassinated • ...

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(A tract of public land claimed by a settler under the Homestead Act)
(An agreement between opposing parties to resolve a dispute)
(The act of incorporating a territory into an existing political unit)
(The belief that the US was destined to expand across North America)
(An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or government)
(An act of violent or open resistance against an established government)
(A formal agreement between two or more countries)
(A large estate where crops are grown, often with the use of slave labor)
(A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area)
(A period of rapid migration to an area where gold has been discovered)

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(The act of a state withdrawing from a larger political union)
(The act of freeing someone from slavery)
(The practice of owning people and forcing them to work without pay)
(A person who wanted to end slavery)
(The process of a country increasing in size by acquiring new territories)

15 Clues: (A person who wanted to end slavery) • (The act of freeing someone from slavery) • (A formal agreement between two or more countries) • (An agreement between opposing parties to resolve a dispute) • (The act of a state withdrawing from a larger political union) • (An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or government) • ...

Reconstruction & Civil War 2022-11-01

Reconstruction & Civil War crossword puzzle

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A formerly enslaved person who has been released from slaver
a traveler who arrives in a new region with only a satchel of possessions
a legal constitution mechanism passed by seven southern states during reconstruction to deny sufferage to blacks.
an agricultural crop which is grown to sell for profit
used to prevent African Americans from registering to vote
a received fix payment to rent on owner land and worked for the land
a large pattern of whites trying to maintain political dominance and suppress the freedman, newly anticipated African Americans
white southerners republicans

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the systematic separation of facilities and services.
public acknowledgement of racist events and crimes
citizens in some states had to pay a fee to vote in a national election
the goal of an organized movement to break down the barriers of discrimination
American hate group
The period after the american civil war
believed that blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites

15 Clues: American hate group • white southerners republicans • The period after the american civil war • public acknowledgement of racist events and crimes • the systematic separation of facilities and services. • an agricultural crop which is grown to sell for profit • used to prevent African Americans from registering to vote • ...

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A formerly enslaved person who has been released from slaver
a traveler who arrives in a new region with only a satchel of possessions
a legal constitution mechanism passed by seven southern states during reconstruction to deny sufferage to blacks.
an agricultural crop which is grown to sell for profit
used to prevent African Americans from registering to vote
a received fix payment to rent on owner land and worked for the land
a large pattern of whites trying to maintain political dominance and suppress the freedman, newly anticipated African Americans
white southerners republicans

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the systematic separation of facilities and services.
public acknowledgement of racist events and crimes
citizens in some states had to pay a fee to vote in a national election
the goal of an organized movement to break down the barriers of discrimination
American hate group
The period after the american civil war
believed that blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites

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A formerly enslaved person who has been released from slaver
a traveler who arrives in a new region with only a satchel of possessions
a legal constitution mechanism passed by seven southern states during reconstruction to deny sufferage to blacks.
an agricultural crop which is grown to sell for profit
used to prevent African Americans from registering to vote
a received fix payment to rent on owner land and worked for the land
a large pattern of whites trying to maintain political dominance and suppress the freedman, newly anticipated African Americans
white southerners republicans

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the systematic separation of facilities and services.
public acknowledgement of racist events and crimes
citizens in some states had to pay a fee to vote in a national election
the goal of an organized movement to break down the barriers of discrimination
American hate group
The period after the american civil war
believed that blacks were entitled to the same political rights and opportunities as whites

The Civil War! 2022-12-13

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She influenced slaves in the south to escape to the north after she successfully escaped herself and assisted them in doing so through the underground railroad. She was also a nurse as well as a union scout during the civil war. Her success in helping enslaved people escape led to a $40,000 reward for her capture or death. She also supported John Brown in his failed raid as well as became a respected guerrilla operative.
provided any adult citizen of the U.S. who had never borne arms with the U.S. government 160 acres of land. Required them to cultivate the land as well. This was intended to help spur economic growth is western america and ended up distributing millions of acres of land to individual settlers.
This act offered government incentives to assist men in building the nations first transcontinental rail line. These incentives included land grants to railroad companies for right of way, and helped to secure the use of the railroad and telegraph line for the use of the government. This railroad stretched from the Missouri river to the pacific ocean.
He was Lincoln’s secretary of state during the civil war, managed internal affairs, and negotiated the purchase of Alaska in 1867. He ran for the republican presidential nomination in 1860 but due to his antislavery speeches some people viewed him too radical and Lincoln was nominated over him. He also involved the U.S. affairs as he supported the anti-French forces in defeating the emperor of Mexico which was installed by the French in 1862.
an attempt by a union general to capture the confederate capital in richmond virginia. Was launched in southeast virginia in march 1863 lasting until july 1862. However the union ended up losing the battle of drewry's bluff to the confederates and withdrew from the virginia peninsula.
They were the best known pro confederate partisans who fought during the civil war. Also known as the bushwhackers. These partisans were led by William Quantrill, and they aimed to ambush the union army’s patrol as well as terrorize northern supporters such as kansas. They engaged in bloody raids in which 150 citizens or more were killed, before they retreated back to texas.
Was the organizer of the union army known at potomac, and was a chronic procrastinator who did not get along well with Lincoln after he used many excuses to get out of battles. He reorganized the union forces in the first year of the civil war, but was widely criticized for failing to collapse on his advantage over the confederates. Was established as the “young Napoleon of the west”, but after retreating after the 7 days' battles Lincoln lost hope in his decisions.

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freed slaves in states still in rebellion with the union, however, did not touch on slavery in states that had remained loyal to the union such as the border states. This was announced by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. This event made the eradication of slavery a goal for the Union as well as a war effort. This event also prevented European forces from joining the war on behalf of the confederacy.
Was a bill that created a foundation for the reconstruction and readmittance of confederate states into the union following the civil war. This bill was co-sponsored by a representative of Maryland and a senator of ohio. This bill provided that 50% of white males in states applying for readmittance swear a loyalty oath, however president Lincoln vetoed this bill.
This was an act taken by the union navy which cut off the confederates access to their ports. The union wanted to prevent goods, weapons, and troops from entering into the southern states. As well as the exports of southern cash crops such as cotton. The union hoped to send the confederacy into an economic crisis and cause the southern states to collapse.
Ultimately destroyed the confederates efforts to preserve the union penetration into their territory as they lost this battle to the union in Pittsburg landing, Tennessee . This is considered one of the bloodiest battles in American history as there were more than 23,000 casualties, including the loss of confederate general Albert Sidney Johnston.
A bill signed by the president which set aside federal lands for colleges to be built which laid the foundation for a national system of colleges and universities. People of color were often excluded from these educational opportunities due to their race, but this was attempted to be fixed in the second bill that was aimed at the confederate states. However, this bill also led to many misuse opportunities which led to many land grants being used for things other than education purposes.
A slave who escaped slavery, changed his name to one he found in a famous poem, and moved north where he became a famous writer, abolitionist, and orator during the civil war. This person also taught himself how to read and write as well as many other slaves. He also traveled to avoid re-enslavement and advocated for women's rights.
Required every male of citizenship between 20-45 to register for the war and was the first national draft system. This act was sponsored by senator Henry wilson. This act was needed due to the confederacy’s poor military planning as all of the men who joined the army in 1861 had terms of service that were expiring.
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia. These composed the middle ground of the civil war. When the emancipation proclamation was put into place and slavery was rid of, these places’ slavery was untouched because they remained loyal to the union. These places were divided as some civilian loyalists wanted to secede from the union and others did not.

15 Clues: an attempt by a union general to capture the confederate capital in richmond virginia. Was launched in southeast virginia in march 1863 lasting until july 1862. However the union ended up losing the battle of drewry's bluff to the confederates and withdrew from the virginia peninsula. • ...

Angola Civil War 2023-02-06

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US President who decided Unita was more of a threat than an ally.
These gems were used to fund a lot of fighting in Angola, often extracted through questionable means
While his own people struggled economically, he offered scholarships to Angolan students
A leftist coup here in 1974 erupted in Civil War in Angola
Led by Jonas Savimbi, it opposed the MPLA and was supported by South Africa
started as a leftist, he moved his political ideology to the right when he received support form the US and South Africa
South Africa's system of racial segregation that kept a white minority in power.
Angola's neighbor, led by Roberto's brother-in-law Mobuto Seko, this nation transferred a lot of aid from other nations to the FNLA

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Led by Augustino Neto, and supported by communist nations.
Sent over 300,000 troops to Angola to support the MPLA
Capital of Angola and the site of the first Portugese trading colony
National Liberation Front of Angole, who received support from China
MPLA leader who forged a fragile cease-fire with Savimbi in 1989.
Bordering both South Africa and Angola, this nation saw heavy fighting between groups fighting for power
These continue to kill and maim Angolans today, and are very hard to get rid of.

15 Clues: Sent over 300,000 troops to Angola to support the MPLA • Led by Augustino Neto, and supported by communist nations. • A leftist coup here in 1974 erupted in Civil War in Angola • US President who decided Unita was more of a threat than an ally. • MPLA leader who forged a fragile cease-fire with Savimbi in 1989. • ...

Civil War Crossword 2022-05-09

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The action of withdrawing from a federation or body
The period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery following the creation of the new territory Kansas
A period after the civil war, which the US grappled with the challenges of reintegrating into the Union the states that had broke away.
A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution
Also known as the North, referred to the US led by Abraham Lincoln.
A state in which slavery was prohibited or being phased out
Idea that the US are destined to by god to expand its dominion and spread democracy and capitalism across the North America continent.
The state of being a slave
The assassination of the 16th president of the US
The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people
A military strategy proposed by General Winfield Scott

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The proclamation that declared all people held as slaves shall be free
A network of routes and safe houses established in the US
A state in which owning slaves were legal
Also known as the South,11 southern states that broke away from the north

15 Clues: The state of being a slave • A state in which owning slaves were legal • The assassination of the 16th president of the US • The action of withdrawing from a federation or body • A military strategy proposed by General Winfield Scott • A network of routes and safe houses established in the US • A state in which slavery was prohibited or being phased out • ...

Civil War Hobbs 2024-09-16

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Plan for the union to surround and cut off imports and exports for the south
President of the Confederacy
Battle won by the union that was the second turning point of the war making Grant Ulysses a hero
When a state withdraws from the union
Slave denied his freedom when he was moved to a free state decided in the supreme court
A state that allows slavery but is still a part of the union
Northern Army

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Charge of 15,000 confederate soldiers in Gettysburg across an open wheat field that lead to their deaths
Tax imposed by the federal government to pay for the war
Wrote the compromise of 1850
Southern Army
President of the Union
Battle that served as the first turning point for the union
South's source of money
The civil war wasn't caused by this but it wouldn't have happened without it

15 Clues: Southern Army • Northern Army • President of the Union • South's source of money • Wrote the compromise of 1850 • President of the Confederacy • When a state withdraws from the union • Tax imposed by the federal government to pay for the war • Battle that served as the first turning point for the union • A state that allows slavery but is still a part of the union • ...

Civil war test 2024-09-12

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peace democrats were known as this
faught against against general Mcdowellat the first battle of ball run
was the confederate president
was closing of ports
captured in New Orleans
guarantees a person hearing before jail
The main goal of the -----was to reunite the army
was named after a small church
happened in New York

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was the confederate capital
was the first female surgeon
was the union capital
of women were served as nurses
came up with the war plan for the north
wanted support from British and France for supplie
was a two day battle in April

16 Clues: was closing of ports • happened in New York • was the union capital • captured in New Orleans • was the confederate capital • was the first female surgeon • was the confederate president • was a two day battle in April • of women were served as nurses • was named after a small church • peace democrats were known as this • came up with the war plan for the north • ...

Reconstruction Crossword Puzzle 2025-05-21

Reconstruction Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Separation of people based on race
Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery
Laws that enforced racial segregation in the South
Gave African American men the right to vote
White supremacist group that used terror to oppose Reconstruction
A pardon, often used for former Confederates after the war
Group in Congress who wanted to punish the South and protect African American rights
Farming system where landowners provided land and supplies in return for a share of the crop

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The period of rebuilding the South after the Civil War
Gave citizenship and equal protection under the law
Agency that helped newly freed slaves adjust after the Civil War
Northerner who moved South during Reconstruction for political or financial gain
White Southerner who supported Reconstruction and the Republican Party
Laws passed in Southern states to restrict the freedom of African Americans

14 Clues: Separation of people based on race • Gave African American men the right to vote • Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery • Laws that enforced racial segregation in the South • Gave citizenship and equal protection under the law • The period of rebuilding the South after the Civil War • A pardon, often used for former Confederates after the war • ...

Vocab choice board 2023-12-13

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A novel published by harriet beecher stowe in 1852 which portrayed slavery as brutal and immoral
"Compromise of 1820" over the issue of slavery in Missouri. It was decided Missouri entered as a slave state and Maine entered as a free state and all states North of the 36th parallel were free states and all South were slave states.
Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation
16th President of the United States saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
Agreement designed to ease tensions caused by the expansion of slavery into western territories
Belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War
A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States
1854 - Created Nebraska and Kansas as states and gave the people in those territories the right to chose to be a free or slave state through popular sovereignty.

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The violent conflict between Union and confederate forces over states rights and slavery between 1861-1865.
Began when he and his men took over the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in hopes of starting a slave rebellion.
Northern Troops
Loyalty to one's own region of the country, rather than to the nation as a whole
A government in which the people rule by their own consent.
A loose union of independent states; name of government used by the southern states that seceded during the Civil War
United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state
(1846-1848) The war between the United States and Mexico in which the United States acquired one half of the Mexican territory.

16 Clues: Northern Troops • Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation • A person who wanted to end slavery in the United States • A government in which the people rule by their own consent. • Belonging to a period before a war especially the American Civil War • United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state • ...

Civil War 2022-11-15

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Where was the first battle of the civil war
Who won the civil war
What was the south main trade

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Who was the president during the civil war
When did the Civil war start
Who was freed during the Emancipation procomation

6 Clues: Who won the civil war • When did the Civil war start • What was the south main trade • Who was the president during the civil war • Where was the first battle of the civil war • Who was freed during the Emancipation procomation

Unit 8 Reconstruction 2025-05-07

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The time period when the South was rebuilt after the war
Group that helped former slaves
The president after Lincoln who was impeached
The war fought between the North and South
The executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, freeing slaves in Confederate states.

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A law that gave citizenship to African Americans
Southern laws that limited the rights of African Americans
Amendment that freed the slaves
The Northern states during the Civil War, which fought to preserve the United States and end slavery.
Refers to the Confederate states that fought against the North during the Civil War.

10 Clues: Group that helped former slaves • Amendment that freed the slaves • The war fought between the North and South • The president after Lincoln who was impeached • A law that gave citizenship to African Americans • The time period when the South was rebuilt after the war • Southern laws that limited the rights of African Americans • ...

Unit 7/8 Vocabulary Review 2015-05-19

Unit 7/8 Vocabulary Review crossword puzzle

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the selection of persons for military service
the idea that people living in a territory had the right to decide by voting if slavery would be allowed there
segregation or isolation of a race, class, or group
war on all aspects of the enemies life

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state between the North and the South that was divided over whether to stay in the union or join the confederacy
laws passed in the south just after the Civil War aimed at controlling freedmen and enabling plantation owners to exploit African American workers
the reconstruction and rebuilding of the former confederate states after the Civil War
northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War
withdrawal from the union
system of farming in which a farmer works land for an owner who provides equipment and seeds and receives a share of the crop

10 Clues: withdrawal from the union • war on all aspects of the enemies life • the selection of persons for military service • segregation or isolation of a race, class, or group • northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War • the reconstruction and rebuilding of the former confederate states after the Civil War • ...

Power Sharing 2017-05-31

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Eelam clue
Prudential clue
concurrent list clue
Union list clue
majority clue
coming clue
sinhala clue
accommodation clue
community clue
together clue
ethnic clue
coalition govt clue
Civil War clue

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federalism clue
state list clue
decentralization clue
Jurisdiction clue
linguistic states clue
horizontal clue
french speaking clue

20 Clues: Eelam clue • coming clue • ethnic clue • sinhala clue • majority clue • together clue • community clue • Civil War clue • federalism clue • state list clue • Prudential clue • Union list clue • horizontal clue • Jurisdiction clue • accommodation clue • coalition govt clue • concurrent list clue • french speaking clue • decentralization clue • linguistic states clue

Barton's Red Crunch 2023-09-12

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Where was Clara Barton born?
War Clara Barton was a nurse during which war?
Where did Clara Barton die?
What did Clara Barton found?

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What was Clara Barton known as?
What was Clara Barton's real first name?
Who did Clara help during the Civil War?
What was Clara Barton's first job ?

8 Clues: Where did Clara Barton die? • Where was Clara Barton born? • What did Clara Barton found? • What was Clara Barton known as? • What was Clara Barton's first job ? • What was Clara Barton's real first name? • Who did Clara help during the Civil War? • War Clara Barton was a nurse during which war?

Crossword 9.4 Secession and War (Pages 427-432) 2024-01-12

Crossword 9.4 Secession and War (Pages 427-432) crossword puzzle

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border state that was significant to the North because, if it seceded, it would mean Washington DC was surrounded by the Confederates
side in the Revolutionary war that had better quality officers and were fighting a defensive war
slave states that did not secede from the Union
the first major battle of the Civil War
side in the Revolutionary war that had the most factories, men, food, and railroads
president of the Confederate States of America

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winner of the Election of 1860
the first shots of the Civil War were fired at this location
the pro slavery, pro secession candidate in the Election of 1860
controlling this border state meant controlling access to part of the Mississippi River for the North
border state that was important to the Union because it bordered the Ohio River
candidate in the Election of 1860 that believed that the issue of slavery should be solved by popular sovereignty within the states
Carolina the first state to secede from the Union

13 Clues: winner of the Election of 1860 • the first major battle of the Civil War • president of the Confederate States of America • slave states that did not secede from the Union • Carolina the first state to secede from the Union • the first shots of the Civil War were fired at this location • the pro slavery, pro secession candidate in the Election of 1860 • ...

Impact of Civil War on Georgia 2018-11-12

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states where slavery was not legal.
Supreme Court ruling that declared slaves were not citizens of the United States.
the act of making legally null and void
Union victory; this one day battle allowed Union forces to inch closer to the city in the Atlanta Campaign; was not the battle that allowed Union Troops to occupy the city.
compromise that brought Missouri into the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state; in addition, Congress banned slavery north of the 36˚20' line of latitude.
position supported by several prominent Georgia politicians who supported the Compromise of 1850.
act that required runaway slaves to be returned to their masters if caught anywhere in the United States.
the act of separating from a nation or state and becoming independent; the withdrawal of eleven southern states from the Union in 1860, leading to the Civil War.
Confederate victory; largest battle fought in Georgia; led to the battle of Chattanooga.
infamous Civil War prisoner-of-war camp in Macon County, Georgia. Over 13,000 Union soldiers died in the camp.

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involuntary servitude of African-Americans or Blacks in the United States from 1619-1865.
all of the assets that are used or can be used by the enemy are targeted, such as food sources, transportation, communications, industrial resources, and even the people in the area; Sherman employed this policy during his March to the Sea campaign.
election where Abraham Lincoln defeated three opponents to win the presidency; upon Lincoln's election Southern states seceded from the Union.
Union strategy during the Civil War which incorporated a plan to blockade Southern ports and capture the Mississippi River. It was called the Anaconda Plan as the strategy resembled an anaconda squeezing its prey to death.
a series of battles fought in the Western Theater of the American Civil War throughout northwest Georgia and the area around Atlanta during the summer of 1864; a Union military campaign led by William T. Sherman from May 1864-September 1864 with the Atlanta as the ultimate objective; Sherman's army marched from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Included the battles of Dalton (Union victory), Resaca (Union victory), and Kennesaw Mountain (Confederate victory; only Union loss during the campaign).
compromise between the North and South that allowed California to enter the union in exchange for the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act.
Union military campaign led by William T. Sherman from November 15-December 25, 1864 with Savannah being the ultimate objective; more importantly Sherman used a "scorched earth" policy to end the South's will to fight.
The 16th president of the United States, Lincoln preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.
document that declared all slaves in the rebellious states would be freed if the South did not return to the Union by January 1, 1863.
the belief that a state's sovereignty is more important than that of the national government.

20 Clues: states where slavery was not legal. • the act of making legally null and void • Supreme Court ruling that declared slaves were not citizens of the United States. • Confederate victory; largest battle fought in Georgia; led to the battle of Chattanooga. • involuntary servitude of African-Americans or Blacks in the United States from 1619-1865. • ...

A Divided Nation and Civil War Quiz 2025-03-21

A Divided Nation and Civil War Quiz crossword puzzle

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The 14th president of the U.S
He participated in the underground railroad
A massacre that happened on the night of May 24–25, 1856, as part of a small civil war in Kansas
The act that was put into place that said all slaves had to be returned to their owner, regardless of whether they were in a free state or not
The 16th president of the U.S.
A decision saying that having lived in a free state and territory did not entitle an enslaved person to their freedom
Compromise that established a stricter fugitive slave act, among other things
This was a small town in northeastern West Virginia that was the site of a raid in 1859
Was considered a state in September of 1850

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The people who wanted to end slavery
The place that was attacked, marking the beginning of the American Civil War
A small civil war that happened in Kansas
A state found in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern part of the U.S.
Multiple battles each day for a week
This was a steam-propelled warship protected by steel or iron armor, though replaced with something else
A story about an enslaved person, depicted as saintly and dignified, noble and steadfast in his beliefs
The 5th month of the year
An election that included 4 candidates, such as John Bell
To come to an agreement by mutual concession
This states that a territory could choose whether they would allow slavery or not

20 Clues: The 5th month of the year • The 14th president of the U.S • The 16th president of the U.S. • The people who wanted to end slavery • Multiple battles each day for a week • A small civil war that happened in Kansas • He participated in the underground railroad • Was considered a state in September of 1850 • To come to an agreement by mutual concession • ...

Civil War Vocabulary 2024-02-09

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An attempt to stop people and supplies from going in or out of a port.
When the southern states chose to leave the United States and to no longer be a part of the country.
A nickname for southern whites who supported the Republican Party.
A nickname for people from the North as well as Union soldiers.
The rebuilding of war torn southern states so they could be readmitted into the Union after the Civil War.
A nickname given to people in the South supporting the Confederate States.

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A warship that is fully covered and protected by iron cladding.
A term meaning "before war".
A northerner who moved to the South during the reconstruction in order to become rich.
A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery.
When a person is murdered for political reasons.
Slave states that did not leave the Union.
A nickname for northerners who were against the Civil War.

13 Clues: A term meaning "before war". • Slave states that did not leave the Union. • When a person is murdered for political reasons. • A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery. • A nickname for northerners who were against the Civil War. • A warship that is fully covered and protected by iron cladding. • ...

The Civil War 2022-02-10

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Grant forced this city to surrender on July 4, 1863
Where the first shots of the Civil War were fired (two words)
Site of two Civil War battles, both of which the South won
site of the battle that turned the tide of war in the North's favor
eleven states seceded from the union to form the ______ States of America
Lee surrendered to Grant at _____ Courthouse

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President ______ called for the states' governors to to send 75,000 militia to fight for three months
William T Sherman led a devastating march through this state
City that was under siege near the end of the war
The Main Union Army was called the army of the ______
Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia (first and last name)
This was the final commander of the Union Army
The Confederate Army that fought in most of the well-known battles was the Army of _____________

13 Clues: Lee surrendered to Grant at _____ Courthouse • This was the final commander of the Union Army • City that was under siege near the end of the war • Grant forced this city to surrender on July 4, 1863 • The Main Union Army was called the army of the ______ • Site of two Civil War battles, both of which the South won • ...

Civil war 2022-05-12

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The Last Battle of the Civil War
The longest battle in the civil war
president throughout the civil

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The First Major Battle of The Civil War
Union General
General turned president

6 Clues: Union General • General turned president • president throughout the civil • The Last Battle of the Civil War • The longest battle in the civil war • The First Major Battle of The Civil War

History Crossword 2021-02-19

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the 16th president of the United States
Era after the Civil War to help try and unite both parts of the U.S.
boys that carried powder for cannons
Bloodiest battle in American History
Riot to buy food for same price as army
Leaving military before a soldier’s term is up
Union spy and helped guild people in the Underground Railroad
Where Robert E. Lee offically became a Southern general and the Battle of Hampton Roads happened
Capital of the Union and current capital of U.S.
states that had slavery and did not secede

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First speech a president gives when they officially become the president of the U.S.
Federal fort, once fired at, started the Civil War
Bloodiest single day in American history
Domestic terrorist group that helped increase racism
helped union secure Tennessee river
Another Southern name
war was started and ended in his property
Confederate general that fought in the Battle of Antietam and Gettysburg
Nicknamed after a poisonous snake, the Copperheads
man who inspired the word sideburn
war fought between the North and South side of America
another Northern name
Union general and the 18th president
A document that freed slaves in rebelled confederacy states
When most of the South formilly withdrew from the Union

25 Clues: Another Southern name • another Northern name • man who inspired the word sideburn • helped union secure Tennessee river • boys that carried powder for cannons • Bloodiest battle in American History • Union general and the 18th president • the 16th president of the United States • Riot to buy food for same price as army • Bloodiest single day in American history • ...

Reconstruction Crossword Puzzle 2023-09-12

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the president after Abraham Lincoln
the name for racist laws passed across the nation meant to control black people
the name of the nation people in the North fought for
the name for a war that happens within a nation
the general for the union and later the 18th president (don't include the middle initial)
the amendment granting black men voting rights
November 29, 1864, union army soldiers killed Arapahoe and Cheyenne women and children seeking refuge in an event called the Sand Creek ________
the amendment guaranteeing equal rights (except voting) for people regardless of race
40 acres and a _____ (Special Field Order No. 15)
the president during the Civil War
the hate group formed by veterans from the Confederacy
the bureau made by the government to help newly freed people

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paying farmers very little to tend to the land they don't own
the word (ending in ING) for killing people as punishment for "crimes" without a trial
the president after Andrew Johnson (don't include the middle initial)
the amendment outlawing slavery (except in prisons)
the name of the nation people in the South fought for
the period after the Civil War
the law codes meant to control black people passed in the South
in 1873 there was a financial ______ that destroyed the post-war economy

20 Clues: the period after the Civil War • the president during the Civil War • the president after Abraham Lincoln • the amendment granting black men voting rights • the name for a war that happens within a nation • 40 acres and a _____ (Special Field Order No. 15) • the amendment outlawing slavery (except in prisons) • the name of the nation people in the North fought for • ...

Civil War Assignment Crossword 2024-04-10

Civil War Assignment Crossword crossword puzzle

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can also be known as secessionists.
a plan the union came up with to force the south to submit.
Declared that all slaves in slave states were officially free by law.
Union capital was located in.
Confederate capital was located in.
Marked the beginning of the civil war (put exactly what it is no filler).
Which country gave the confederate the most chance of winning the civil war
First major setback for the confederate.
first submarine to sink a warship.
The main reason for the war was that the south thought the union was.

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a job young boys (aged 10 and up) in the military could work as with an instrument.
Federal governments would not interfere with states rights
a job young boys would do holding up flags to help the soldiers follow commands.
freed all slaves regardless where they lived.
General Robert E lee surrendered General Ulysses S Grant in this place. to
were okay with being part of the union and they believed the constitution did not harm SC way of life.
South Carolinians who believed seceding was a last resort and they needed the support of other southern states.
believed that breaking away from the union was the only answer for SC.
how old could boys joining the military be.
The south wanted to have this type of war.

20 Clues: Union capital was located in. • first submarine to sink a warship. • can also be known as secessionists. • Confederate capital was located in. • First major setback for the confederate. • The south wanted to have this type of war. • how old could boys joining the military be. • freed all slaves regardless where they lived. • ...

African Wars Crossword Sophie Flaherty 2024-05-22

African Wars Crossword Sophie Flaherty crossword puzzle

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Islamic extremist group in Somalia
President of Tanzania from 1964-1985
Authoritarian leader of Somalia whose overthrow created a power vacuum
May have caused the US not to intervene during the Rwandan Genocide
Opposition group led by Ugandan exiles
Concert organized to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia
Term for jewels mined to help fund war in the Congo
Border region between Ethiopia and Somalia
Unpopular president of Uganda that was overthrown by the army in 1971
Emperor whose rule raised ethnic and class divisions within Ethiopia
"Africa’s first world war"
Ethiopian Red Terror, in Amharic
Majority Igbo state that tried to succeed from Nigeria

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Leader of Nigeria during the civil war
Organization that claimed the elections that put Milton Obote back in power were rigged
Event in 1994 where between 5-8 hundred thousand Tutsi killed by the Hutu majority
Ethiopian group that challenged the authority of the Derg
Event during Nigerian civil war that killed 1-3 million people in Biafra
African dictator known as one of the most brutal in modern history
Leader of Biafra's independence movement
Congolese dictator who took power after Patrice Lumumba
Marxist-Leninist military dictatorship
Ethnic group from northern Nigeria
UN created task force to provide aid and stabilize Somalia

24 Clues: "Africa’s first world war" • Ethiopian Red Terror, in Amharic • Islamic extremist group in Somalia • Ethnic group from northern Nigeria • President of Tanzania from 1964-1985 • Leader of Nigeria during the civil war • Opposition group led by Ugandan exiles • Marxist-Leninist military dictatorship • Leader of Biafra's independence movement • ...

Unit 7 and 8 Review 2025-04-16

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Three letter initials of the man who is considered the "leader" of the Civil Rights Movement. He advocated using nonviolent direct action, such as sit-ins and demonstrations, to end racial segregation.
Dr. King made the decision to use this group in the Birmingham Campaign protesting racial segregation. The violence they faced made people criticize Dr. King's decision.
Two word name for the type of funeral that Mamie Till decided to have following the brutal murder of her son, Emmett Till. This served as a big spark for the Civil Rights Movement.
In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Dr. King explained that this was neutral, and could be used positively or negatively to achieve equality. Dr. King argued that it had been used negatively too long in the U.S.
Many Americans felt that this was unfair during the Vietnam War because middle and upper class young men could use their financial privilege to avoid it.
Two word name for the competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to demonstrate superior technological advancements. It ended with the U.S. successfully having a man land on the moon in 1969.
Two word name for the discriminatory practice that was eliminated by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, allowing thousands of Black Americans to finally exercise their right to vote.
Repeated nuclear bomb tests on the Marshall Islands by the U.S. has led to a higher rate of this disease among the Marshallese people compared to the rest of the world.
Civil rights activists launched this in Montgomery after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a White person on a city bus.
Three word term for the inequality that grew following WWII due to Black Americans being denied college and housing benefits under the G.I. Bill.
Name of the group who published a ten point program in 1966 to address ongoing racial injustice in America and developed survival programs to help Black communities across the country.
Communist supporters in the Soviet Union criticized capitalism by saying it did this to workers, meaning to take advantage of them.

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First and last name of the civil rights leader who pushed for more systematic change in America and urged Black Americans to defend themselves "by any means necessary" from violence.
Although the U.S. framed the Vietnam War as a war against the spread of communism, the North Vietnamese framed the war as a fight for Vietnam's this.
Americans against the Vietnam War used this form of art to protest the war and deliver anti-war messages to the American people.
Two word name for the period of mass paranoia and fear in America in which innocent Americans were accused of being communist spies. Many Americans' lives were ruined without any proof of them being spies.
Capitalist supporters in the U.S. criticized communism by saying it gave too much power to the government, threatening people's this.
Two word name for the period of tension that existed between the U.S. and the Soviet Union following the end of WWII through the 1990s.
Isaac Woodard became this after being severely beaten by a sheriff just hours after returning from WWII. This showed that racial injustice was still widespread in America even after winning WWII.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a huge victory for the Civil Rights Movement, as it finally outlawed this throughout the South.
Last name of the president who gave a moving speech in support of the Civil Rights Movement in June, 1963. Sadly, he was assassinated just months later.
In order to get around the blockade the Soviet Union set up around West Berlin shortly after WWII, the U.S. used these to deliver supplies to the people of West Berlin.
An intense 13 day standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union began in 1962 when the U.S. discovered that the Soviet Union had placed nuclear missiles in this nearby country. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed.
This was a popular strategy used by the Vietcong to fight American soldiers in Vietnam. It often involved surprise attacks on American troops in the thick jungles of Vietnam.

24 Clues: Americans against the Vietnam War used this form of art to protest the war and deliver anti-war messages to the American people. • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a huge victory for the Civil Rights Movement, as it finally outlawed this throughout the South. • ...

16 Sections 1 & 2 Review 2023-10-23

16 Sections 1 & 2 Review crossword puzzle

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Earned his famous nickname at the 1st Battle of Bull Run by holding the line.
This was the side that had a "strong military tradition"
This was the battle that had George B. McClellan trying to get to Richmond by landing at Fort Monroe and fighting his way up (right through were we are!!)
This Confederate general was known for being unpredictable and willing to take risks.
This was idea that Great Britain would support the Confederacy because it needed the South's raw cotton.
This was the first major battle of the Civil War. The confederates won and it was important because it showed it was NOT going to be a quick war!
A series of battles outside of Richmond taking place in the summer of 1862. These battles forced McClellan to retreat from Richmond.
Found in Charleston harbor, this is where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.
This Union general was an excellent trainer of troops and was known for being cautious and hesitant.

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These four states stayed with the Union even though they were slave states.
This Confederate victory convinced general Robert E. Lee that it was time to invade the North.
This Union general was a Mexican war hero, ran for president, AND came up with the Anaconda Plan!
This battle is also known as Sharpsburg and it was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War.
This was the population of the North.
These ships made of iron changed naval warfare for ever!

15 Clues: This was the population of the North. • This was the side that had a "strong military tradition" • These ships made of iron changed naval warfare for ever! • These four states stayed with the Union even though they were slave states. • Earned his famous nickname at the 1st Battle of Bull Run by holding the line. • ...

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A system of farming where workers are paid a percentage of the crops grown on the plantation
A Northerner who moved to the South to make money after the Civil War
Citrus County's county seat
When the army is in charge of the government

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A person in the South who rooted for the North at the end of the Civil War
To build again; refers to the time just after the Civil War
A fight between the U.S. Government and the American Indians that started the Second Seminole War
Sumter County's county seat

8 Clues: Sumter County's county seat • Citrus County's county seat • When the army is in charge of the government • To build again; refers to the time just after the Civil War • A Northerner who moved to the South to make money after the Civil War • A person in the South who rooted for the North at the end of the Civil War • ...

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they were lead by the king
lead the roundheads
parlements army
charles the 1st was executed by being
the model armys cavalry
they shot from behind the.
they stopped to pick up the loot
parlement used a cheaper....in their armour

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the kings name
the gun they used
they were lead by parlement
parlement wore
their main transpored the cavelears wore....
lead the cavelears
their main weapon

15 Clues: the kings name • parlement wore • parlements army • the gun they used • their main weapon • lead the cavelears • lead the roundheads • the model armys cavalry • they were lead by the king • they shot from behind the. • they were lead by parlement • they stopped to pick up the loot • charles the 1st was executed by being • parlement used a cheaper....in their armour • ...

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Author of the Liberator
who would be senator of Illinois
Senator of Illinois
Kansas was called this around 1861
slave case decided in 1857
worldwide anti-slavery writing

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What the south was called after it seceded the US
Believing that slavery was wrong
to leave
Law allowing slave owners to get back escaped slaves
Articles urging people to work for abolition
States getting to vote weather or not they want slavery
tried to arm slaves
Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
"Great peace maker"

15 Clues: to leave • tried to arm slaves • Senator of Illinois • "Great peace maker" • Author of the Liberator • slave case decided in 1857 • Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin • worldwide anti-slavery writing • Believing that slavery was wrong • who would be senator of Illinois • Kansas was called this around 1861 • Articles urging people to work for abolition • ...

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Who northerners lined up behind
1847 Senator of Michigan
How some slaves escaped
Senator of South Carolina
nominated a Mexican-American War hero
Senator from Illinois
1857 Chief of Justice
provoked by the Kansas Nebraska Act
Bills signed into law
called for major political realignment

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founded in the summer of 1848
people who decide slavery's fate
divided Nebraska and Kansas
Novel that depicts the brutality of the South
California adventurer

15 Clues: Senator from Illinois • 1857 Chief of Justice • California adventurer • Bills signed into law • How some slaves escaped • 1847 Senator of Michigan • Senator of South Carolina • divided Nebraska and Kansas • founded in the summer of 1848 • Who northerners lined up behind • people who decide slavery's fate • provoked by the Kansas Nebraska Act • nominated a Mexican-American War hero • ...

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criminal
some one who owns slaves
questioned slavery extension
Missouri admitted slave state

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black poet
anti-slavery novel in 1852
military equipment land
leaving
of or pertaining to congress
under agreement
rightful independence
settle in land
anti-slavery newspaper
black man who taught school.
athoritive comand

15 Clues: leaving • criminal • black poet • settle in land • under agreement • athoritive comand • rightful independence • anti-slavery newspaper • military equipment land • some one who owns slaves • anti-slavery novel in 1852 • questioned slavery extension • of or pertaining to congress • black man who taught school. • Missouri admitted slave state

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a large farm with,cotton, tobacco,coffee,and sugar cane
fleeing,transitory,elusive
Party countries indicate their opposition to monarchy
a sealed agreement
breaking up, leave
clay former U.S senator
Someone who is owned by another

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a choice between 2 or more candidates
laws,decree,or command
settlement,agreement,modification of demands
disposed to peace
war,unfairness,slavery
sunsets,phrases of the moon,tides
a disagreement
senate,respect,person

15 Clues: a disagreement • disposed to peace • a sealed agreement • breaking up, leave • senate,respect,person • laws,decree,or command • war,unfairness,slavery • clay former U.S senator • fleeing,transitory,elusive • Someone who is owned by another • sunsets,phrases of the moon,tides • a choice between 2 or more candidates • settlement,agreement,modification of demands • ...

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person worked at Supreme Courts Supreme Court
urged no slavery
company brought slaves to Virginia
He prepared an almanac
people who want slavery
put paper for no slavery
land
Servents used for slavery

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give both sides something
decide to vote state free
president abolished slavery
E Lee general for the confederates
person against slavery
He taught school in North Carolina
people against slavery

15 Clues: land • urged no slavery • He prepared an almanac • person against slavery • people against slavery • people who want slavery • put paper for no slavery • give both sides something • decide to vote state free • Servents used for slavery • president abolished slavery • company brought slaves to Virginia • E Lee general for the confederates • He taught school in North Carolina • ...

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act in which this state were to choose to be a free or slave state
person who wants slavery abolished
book written dealing cruelties of slavery
decision made by Supreme Court in 1857
re-election seeking senator
another great congressional leader
blacks who worked without choice
stop slavery
slavery abolishing president
group consisting of to parties

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great congressional leader
debate about slavery extension
to be independent
to get bigger
also know as the great peacemaker

15 Clues: stop slavery • to get bigger • to be independent • great congressional leader • re-election seeking senator • slavery abolishing president • debate about slavery extension • group consisting of to parties • blacks who worked without choice • also know as the great peacemaker • person who wants slavery abolished • another great congressional leader • ...

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People should decide for themselves whether their territories would enter the union as a free state or a slave state.
A runaway slave
The 16th president of the
Armed pro-slavery supporters who crossed the border from Missouri just to vote.
An act which determined where slavery stopped, the 36 degrees 30´N latitude.
States that withdraw from the union.
A person who dies for a cause

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Anti slavery Whigs and Democrats joined with free soilers to form the _________.
President of the Confederate States of America.
This is where the civil war started.
A storage site for weapons
Was a way to help runaway slaves find their freedom.
The person who supplied weapons to enslaved africans and started a revolt.
A war between citizens of the same country.
The slave who tried to sue for his freedom.

15 Clues: A runaway slave • The 16th president of the • A storage site for weapons • A person who dies for a cause • This is where the civil war started. • States that withdraw from the union. • A war between citizens of the same country. • The slave who tried to sue for his freedom. • President of the Confederate States of America. • ...

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Battle that was the turning point for the Union
Confederate's failed strategy to convince Great Britain and France to help them
Naval blockade of the Confederate littoral
First naval battle w/ ironclad ships
Union general
First major land battle in the Civil War
Group that fought against slavery

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Confederate general
Issued the Emancipation Proclamation
Bloodiest battle of the war
Speech that freed slaves
Lasted from 1861-1865
Group that fought for slavery
Assassinated Lincoln in a theater
Capital of the Confederate states

15 Clues: Union general • Confederate general • Lasted from 1861-1865 • Speech that freed slaves • Bloodiest battle of the war • Group that fought for slavery • Assassinated Lincoln in a theater • Capital of the Confederate states • Group that fought against slavery • Issued the Emancipation Proclamation • First naval battle w/ ironclad ships • First major land battle in the Civil War • ...

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16th president
17th president abrahams
codes segragation in the south
war fought in september of 1862
commander of the union army
to be removed from office
confederate general
white supremacist
town in virginia

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battle good win for the union
first major battle of the war
war plan by the union
segregation in the south
unify the south and north again
fort in South Carolina

15 Clues: 16th president • town in virginia • white supremacist • confederate general • war plan by the union • fort in South Carolina • 17th president abrahams • segregation in the south • to be removed from office • commander of the union army • battle good win for the union • first major battle of the war • codes segragation in the south • war fought in september of 1862 • ...

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an exaggerated devotion to the interests of a region over those of a country as a whole.
When a part of a country leaves or breaks off from the rest.
President during civil war
A state of competition
was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
when the government chooses people who have to serve in the military.
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.
The unfair treatment of particular group
American Nurse

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soldiers who are killed or wounded.
he was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army.
To be set free from something.
Completely do away with something.
another name for the United States.
relating to private relations between members of a community.

15 Clues: American Nurse • A state of competition • President during civil war • To be set free from something. • Completely do away with something. • soldiers who are killed or wounded. • another name for the United States. • The unfair treatment of particular group • When a part of a country leaves or breaks off from the rest. • ...

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Union military campaign led by William T. Sherman from November 15-December 25, 1864 with Savannah being the ultimate objective
The act of separating from a nation/state and becoming an independent entity.
document that declared all enslaved people in the rebellious states would be freed if the South did not return to the Union by January 1, 1863. This changes the war to one of a morale issue.
The act of making something null and void
a naval strategy by the United States to prevent the Confederacy from trading
compromise between the North and South that allowed California to enter the union in exchange for the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act.
Union strategy during the Civil War which incorporated a plan to blockade Southern ports and capture the Mississippi River; to restrict and cut off the south from trading and receiving goods.
Union victory; this one day battle allowed Union forces to inch closer to the city in the Atlanta Campaign
The belief of a state's sovereignty is more important than that of the national government. Anything within a state's borders is up to the people of that state.

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election where Abraham Lincoln defeated three opponents to win the presidency; upon Lincoln’s election Southern states seceded from the Union.
- infamous Civil War prisoner-of-war camp in Macon County, Georgia. Over 13,000 Union soldiers died in the camp.
compromise that brought Missouri into the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state; in addition, Congress banned slavery north of the 36˚30’ line of latitude.
The 16th president of the United States, Lincoln preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of enslaved people.
Confederate victory; largest battle fought in Georgia; led to the battle of Chattanooga.
act that required runaway enslaved people to be returned to their masters if caught in the north or anywhere in the United States. This will lead to Georgia Institution the Georgia Platform.

15 Clues: The act of making something null and void • The act of separating from a nation/state and becoming an independent entity. • a naval strategy by the United States to prevent the Confederacy from trading • Confederate victory; largest battle fought in Georgia; led to the battle of Chattanooga. • ...

Civil War Era 2022-04-01

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The increases in price is?
Who was the Republican party President?
What was the proclamation that stated slaves would be freed?
Which party didn't like Lincolns war strategy?
What was the south's main resource?
Who did Lincoln believe should be free?
The US is a __ ?
Who was the commander of the Union Army?

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Who was the Confederate President?
What did Lincoln believe was illegal?
Who was the commander of the Confederate Army?
States that allow slavery that are still in the Union...
A person who wants to end slavery?
What prevented the south from shipping and receiving products?
What war started April 12, 1861?

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The increases in price is?
Who was the Republican party President?
What was the proclamation that stated slaves would be freed?
Which party didn't like Lincolns war strategy?
What was the south's main resource?
Who did Lincoln believe should be free?
The US is a __ ?
Who was the commander of the Union Army?

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Who was the Confederate President?
What did Lincoln believe was illegal?
Who was the commander of the Confederate Army?
States that allow slavery that are still in the Union...
A person who wants to end slavery?
What prevented the south from shipping and receiving products?
What war started April 12, 1861?

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Freed slave taken back into slavery because he was not considered a citizen
Equal slave and free states
Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Act that punished anyone who aided slaves
Someone who sought to end slavery
16th United States president, was an abolitionist
Tax on imports
Failed rebellion led by John Brown

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What the South called John Brown
Led to secession of multiple states
Nickname given to Kansas after Kansas Nebraska Act
Debate that led to Lincoln gaining supporters
"We the people"
The act of being enslaved
Someone who died for a cause

15 Clues: Tax on imports • "We the people" • The act of being enslaved • Equal slave and free states • Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin • Someone who died for a cause • What the South called John Brown • Someone who sought to end slavery • Failed rebellion led by John Brown • Led to secession of multiple states • Act that punished anyone who aided slaves • ...

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Who was the army general for the South?
What animal did the North name their plan after?
What was another name for the South?
What were warships covered in iron called?
Who assassinated the president at Ford's Theatre?
Where did the South surrender?
Which amendment banned slavery from the US?

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Where was the "bloodiest day" in all of American history?
What was the __________ Proclamation?
What was another name for the North?
Which battle gave the North control of the Mississippi Valley?
Who was the president during this time?
Where did Lincoln give his famous speech?
What gun has a grooved barrel that causes a bullet to spin through the air?
Who was the army general for the North?

15 Clues: Where did the South surrender? • What was another name for the North? • What was another name for the South? • What was the __________ Proclamation? • Who was the army general for the South? • Who was the president during this time? • Who was the army general for the North? • Where did Lincoln give his famous speech? • What were warships covered in iron called? • ...

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the idea of spreading democracy and capitalism to the entirety of North America
a place under Union control; slavery was legal
a group that was not part of the Union
that a person was able to make their own decisions about slavery within their territoral borders
a group that remained loyal to the Federal Government
a military strategy made by General Winfield Scott; a type of naval blockade
someone who supported the abolition of slavery
a time of guerrilla war between anti-slavery and pro-slavery forces
the time after the civil war

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a speech given by Abraham Lincoln declaring that all slaves in states not controlled by the Union will be free
an escape route for runway slaves
when Abraham Lincoln was killed
when a state breaks off from the Union
a place not under Union control; slavery was illegal
the state of being owned and used for manual labor

15 Clues: the time after the civil war • when Abraham Lincoln was killed • an escape route for runway slaves • a group that was not part of the Union • when a state breaks off from the Union • a place under Union control; slavery was legal • someone who supported the abolition of slavery • the state of being owned and used for manual labor • ...

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A word to withdraw from the Union is ___.
Who fought for the South?
What was the last name of the president who was elected in 1860?
What gun increased war casualties?
Camps were dirty and had poor ____.
What was the name of the Union's plan to block all the southern ports?
Which fort did the first shots of the Civil War begin?
What was the Confederacy's main plan? (no space)
What type of battleships replaced wooden ships?

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Which document freed all the slaves in the Confederacy? (no space)
What was the Confederacy's capital?
During a play, John Wilkes Booth ________ Abraham Lincoln.
Which court house did General Robert E. Lee surrender in?
Which amendment ended slavery?
Who fought for the North?

15 Clues: Who fought for the South? • Who fought for the North? • Which amendment ended slavery? • What gun increased war casualties? • What was the Confederacy's capital? • Camps were dirty and had poor ____. • A word to withdraw from the Union is ___. • What type of battleships replaced wooden ships? • What was the Confederacy's main plan? (no space) • ...

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part of the union that owned slaves
confederate general
battle that allowed Lincoln to declare the emancipation proclamation
confederate capitol
president during the civil war
union general
they seceded from the union
war that occurred in the US 1861-1865

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union capitol
Killer of lincoln
famous for his march to sea
call for registration of all males between the ages of 20 and 45 to fight in war
plan that navally cut supplies off for the south
confederacy seceded from them
battle that put an end to Robert E. Lee's plan to invade the North

15 Clues: union capitol • union general • Killer of lincoln • confederate general • confederate capitol • famous for his march to sea • they seceded from the union • confederacy seceded from them • president during the civil war • part of the union that owned slaves • war that occurred in the US 1861-1865 • plan that navally cut supplies off for the south • ...

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gold miners
Tomb of the unknown
the right to vote
Stop Slavery
new citizens
Freeing the slaves
moving to a new country
U.S. president
withdraw or leave

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Sovereignty
Change it
The underground railroad
A person who stops slavery
The north army
The southern army

15 Clues: Change it • Sovereignty • gold miners • Stop Slavery • new citizens • The north army • U.S. president • the right to vote • The southern army • withdraw or leave • Freeing the slaves • Tomb of the unknown • moving to a new country • The underground railroad • A person who stops slavery

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Month Gettysburg address was delivered
A person against the use of slavery
Lincoln was the ___ president
Number of states that seceded from the union
First name of the president of the Confederate States of America
Last name of well known leader in the Underground railroad
The battle that started the civil war was Fort__

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Name of play Lincoln was watching before he was assassinated
Term for an official withdrawal out of an organization
State in which convention for secession occured
State where the Battle of Gettysburg took place
Hometown of Lincoln
last name of Confederate general
Last name of US general
Last name of Lincoln's killer

15 Clues: Hometown of Lincoln • Last name of US general • Lincoln was the ___ president • Last name of Lincoln's killer • last name of Confederate general • A person against the use of slavery • Month Gettysburg address was delivered • Number of states that seceded from the union • State in which convention for secession occured • State where the Battle of Gettysburg took place • ...

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who created the Anaconda Plan
flowed through the Andersonville prison yard
the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea was to -------- Georgia's civilian population into abandoning the Confederate
the most destructive campaign against a civilian population during the Civil War
The Battle of Chickamauga accepted as the second --------- engagement of the war
What was the Union Blockade trying to keep out
Name given by historians to the military operations that took place in north Georgia during(CW) in the spring and summer

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Who created the Anaconda Plan
War Begin in 1861 ended in 1864
Was an edict issued by Abraham Lincoln that freed the slaves of the Confederate states in rebellion against the Union
The Union Blockade plan
known as the biggest battle fought in Georgia
what was the Anaconda Plan for
man who identify and marked the unknown soldier at the Andersonville Cemetery
a Free man who was a slave who was sued for their freedom
Bragg the general in chickamauga

16 Clues: The Union Blockade plan • Who created the Anaconda Plan • who created the Anaconda Plan • what was the Anaconda Plan for • War Begin in 1861 ended in 1864 • Bragg the general in chickamauga • flowed through the Andersonville prison yard • known as the biggest battle fought in Georgia • What was the Union Blockade trying to keep out • ...

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Responsible for getting a thing out
fluent in speaking or writing
Illinois Lawyer
great interest
Standing Out
Loyalty to 1 region
Peacefully
retreat/leave
A Hero
Northern States

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Illinois Senator
annual calendar
Southern States
People choose
Punlished Uncle Toms Cabins

15 Clues: A Hero • Peacefully • Standing Out • People choose • retreat/leave • great interest • annual calendar • Southern States • Illinois Lawyer • Northern States • Illinois Senator • Loyalty to 1 region • Punlished Uncle Toms Cabins • fluent in speaking or writing • Responsible for getting a thing out

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Wished to end slavery
Could see both sides; “Great Compromiser”.
Barred slavery from the Northwest Territory.
New political party wanted extended slavery into territories.
Included 5 measures to make each side even.
Kansas and Nebraska chose popular sovereignty to decide.
Recovering of runaway slaves.

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Americans first published black poet, in 1773
Debate with Lincoln and Douglas about slavery.
Immigrants got freedom after working for 7 years.
Did not want slavery extended into new territories.
wanted to support a plan called “popular sovereignty”
the laws to control slaves were called this
first African American to graduate from an American university
a self educated scientist, astronomer, inventor, writer, and antislavery publicist

15 Clues: Wished to end slavery • Recovering of runaway slaves. • Could see both sides; “Great Compromiser”. • Included 5 measures to make each side even. • the laws to control slaves were called this • Barred slavery from the Northwest Territory. • Americans first published black poet, in 1773 • Debate with Lincoln and Douglas about slavery. • ...

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cancel or put an end to
state that allows slavery
northern states
to a region
who work for people for free.
rule by the people
to Arsenal to get guns for the slaves
person who wants to end slavery

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between people
America’s first black poet
war”a bad war that happened between north and south states about slavery
two people have to agree with something together
for slaves
leave or withdraw
storage place for military equipment

15 Clues: for slaves • to a region • between people • northern states • leave or withdraw • rule by the people • cancel or put an end to • state that allows slavery • America’s first black poet • who work for people for free. • person who wants to end slavery • storage place for military equipment • to Arsenal to get guns for the slaves • two people have to agree with something together • ...

Civil war crossword 2021-04-02

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dc- capital of union
barton- women nurse
davis- president of confederate states
lincoln- won the election of 1860
south
north wore this color

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plan- plan to barricade the south
state- dleware marlyand kentucky and missouri
north
capital of conferderate
carolina- seceeded from us
e lee- commander of confederate army
south wore this color
war- war between groups in the same country
grant- commanding general of union army

15 Clues: north • south • barton- women nurse • dc- capital of union • south wore this color • north wore this color • capital of conferderate • carolina- seceeded from us • plan- plan to barricade the south • lincoln- won the election of 1860 • e lee- commander of confederate army • davis- president of confederate states • grant- commanding general of union army • ...

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