American Civil War
Across
- 2. The alliance of 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860–1861, forming the Confederate States of America.
- 6. S. Grant The commanding general of the Union Army who later became the 18th President of the United States.
- 7. of Gettysburg A major turning point in the Civil War (July 1863), resulting in a Union victory and heavy Confederate losses.
- 9. Proclamation A declaration issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that freed all slaves in Confederate-held territory.
Down
- 1. Address A famous speech by President Lincoln in 1863, emphasizing national unity, freedom, and democracy after the Battle of Gettysburg.
- 3. E. Lee The commanding general of the Confederate Army who led Southern forces throughout the Civil War.
- 4. A person who advocated for the end of slavery in the United States.
- 5. Court House The site in Virginia where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
- 6. The Northern states during the Civil War that remained loyal to the U.S. federal government and opposed the Confederacy.
- 8. The act of formally withdrawing from an organization or political entity; in this case, Southern states leaving the Union, leading to the Civil War.