Unit 3 Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 1. Technology that powered early railroads and factories during industrial growth.
- 3. Growing loyalty to one’s region—North, South, or West—over the nation as a whole.
- 5. Period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South and integrating freed African Americans.
- 8. Chief Justice who strengthened the federal government with landmark Supreme Court decisions.
- 9. Journey to map and explore the newly purchased western territory.
- 10. Eli Whitney’s invention that increased cotton production and expanded slavery.
- 13. “Father of the Constitution” and president during the War of 1812.
- 14. Former enslaved man who became a leading abolitionist and author.
- 16. Belief that Americans were destined to expand westward across the continent.
- 17. Forced relocation of Cherokee people to the west under U.S. government orders.
- 18. Escaped enslaved woman who led dozens to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
- 19. 1846 conflict that gained the U.S. territories including California and the Southwest.
- 21. Third U.S. president who authorized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
- 22. Man-made waterway that connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
- 24. Union general who defeated the Confederacy and later became president.
- 25. Transportation network that expanded national markets and connected regions.
- 27. Post–Civil War farming system that often trapped formerly enslaved people in debt.
- 28. President who issued the Emancipation Proclamation and led the Union during the Civil War.
- 30. 1861–1865 conflict between the Union and Confederacy over slavery and states’ rights.
Down
- 2. 1820 agreement that balanced slave and free states and drew the 36°30’ line.
- 4. Agreement admitting California as a free state and strengthening the Fugitive Slave Act.
- 6. President known for a doctrine warning European powers not to interfere in the Americas.
- 7. Communication device invented by Samuel Morse allowing instant long-distance messages.
- 11. Movement aimed at ending slavery in the United States.
- 12. Movement that sought voting rights for women, including leaders like Stanton and Anthony.
- 15. 1854 law allowing popular sovereignty that led to “Bleeding Kansas.”
- 20. President known for the spoils system and the Indian Removal Act.
- 23. Conflict with Britain that boosted U.S. nationalism after victory at New Orleans.
- 26. 1803 land deal that doubled the size of the United States.
- 29. Senator called the “Great Compromiser” for helping negotiate major sectional compromises.