US History CH 1

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Across
  1. 1. President elected in 1860, triggered Southern secession
  2. 4. War that intensified debates about slavery in new territories. _____-American War.
  3. 5. Divided free and slave states at 36°30'. _____ Compromise.
  4. 7. Ended slavery in rebelling states. _____ Proclamation.
  5. 10. The __________________ Revolution led to urbanization and changes in labor systems.
  6. 11. Created weak national government. Articles of _____.
  7. 12. Guaranteed freedoms of speech, press, and religion
  8. 13. Increased cotton production and reliance on slavery
Down
  1. 2. The U.S. Constitution established _________________ and balances to prevent concentration of power.
  2. 3. Established federalism and checks/balances.
  3. 6. 13th, 14th, 15th amendments protecting freedom and rights. _____ Amendments.
  4. 8. Turning point battle in Civil War
  5. 9. The __________________ and _________________ built advanced civilizations in Mesoamerica before European arrival.