Social Studies Final Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. Period in time that affected specifically Mexican-Americans.
  2. 8. Several states including Texas that are located among this area within the United States.
  3. 11. A military force that was implemented to protect the settlers.
  4. 12. A coach that was pulled by horses.
  5. 13. Hispanic residents of Texas.
  6. 14. The practice of a policy for separating a certain race, class, or group from the rest of society.
  7. 15. Period in time where drought took place among the Great Plains.
  8. 16. American War between the Norther states and Southern states.
Down
  1. 1. To break away from
  2. 2. Rights that are given to all Americans to ensure equality is practiced everywhere.
  3. 3. Holiday that is remembered when slaves were freed.
  4. 4. The process of moving to a new country for a better way of life.
  5. 5. The Southern states called themselves this during the Civil War era.
  6. 6. A piece of land set aside by our government to house certain groups of people.
  7. 7. Executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln to end slavery.
  8. 9. Coast that is closest to the Rio Grande Valley.
  9. 10. Process by which certain groups would start learning the dominant culture and characteristics.