The Civil War Time Period

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Across
  1. 5. 2 Words- Famous case resulting in slavery being possible in the north
  2. 8. 3 Words- The famous book that called attention to the awful practice of slavery
  3. 11. 3 Words- Originated to try and impede the progress made in the south by African Americans through the use of terror
  4. 12. Former General, elected in 1868, presidency was bogged down by scandal and corruption
  5. 14. 2 Words- Allowed for an additional slave state, no more north of the 36'30" line of latitude
  6. 15. 2 Words- Pro and Anti-slavery supporters clashed violently in this territory
Down
  1. 1. Famous Supreme Court Case setting the precedent of "separate but equal is constitutional
  2. 2. 3 Words- As a result of the Compromise of 1850, this is a big win for the southern states to retrieve "escaped" slaves
  3. 3. First president to be impeached, driven by the radical Republicans
  4. 4. Politically this party hi-jacked the reconstruction process and decided to punish the south
  5. 6. 3 Words- Disgruntled southern actor who shot Lincoln
  6. 7. This person's election was the immediate cause of the Civil War
  7. 9. 2 words- In 1849 thousands of people flocked to California in this event.
  8. 10. Famous turning point battle in the Civil War
  9. 13. Passed after the Civil War, these addressed the issues of slavery, citizenship, and voting