Across
- 5. The act of a state or region formally withdrawing from a larger political entity, most notably referring to the secession of Southern states and the formation of the Confederacy leading to the American Civil War
- 6. The movement to end slavery, which gained momentum in the 19th century and played a significant role in the lead-up to the Civil War
- 9. The nationwide constitutional ban on the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, enforced from 1920 to 1933 through the 18th Amendment
- 11. A federal law passed in 1887 that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments for Native American families
- 14. A political movement in the late 19th century that championed the rights and interests of the common people against the elite
- 15. A person who acquired and settled on public land under the Homestead Act, typically involved in farming and agricultural activities
- 18. The economic policies implemented by President Ronald Reagan, which emphasized tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced government spending
- 19. A foreign policy stance that advocates for a nation to avoid involvement in international affairs and conflicts
- 20. Refers to the late 19th century, characterized by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and stark social inequality
Down
- 1. An economic philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy, allowing market forces to determine prices, wages, and production
- 2. The period after the Civil War when the United States attempted to rebuild and reintegrate the South into the Union
- 3. The belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand its territory from coast to coast
- 4. The process of transforming an economy from primarily agrarian and manual labor-based to one focused on manufacturing and mechanized production, as occurred in the United States during the late 19th century
- 7. Goals of improving social problems, reforming local governments, improving labor conditions, and regulating big business
- 8. The theory that states have the right to invalidate federal laws they consider unconstitutional, a concept that was debated during the early years of the United States
- 10. The policy of extending a nation's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, often involving the acquisition of new territories or the establishment of economic dominance over other regions
- 12. The period of geopolitical tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by ideological, political, and military conflicts
- 13. The railroad system connecting the eastern and western coasts of the United States, completed in 1869, which facilitated transportation, trade, and settlement across the country
- 16. The process of ending racial segregation, particularly in schools, housing, and public facilities
- 17. The practice of making accusations without proper evidence, particularly associated with Senator Joseph McCarthy's anticommunist campaigns in the 1950s