Across
- 3. idea illustrated by acquisition of California, Texas, and New Mexico
- 7. formed in 1861 and consisted of states such as Alabama, Texas, etc.
Down
- 1. ruled that African Americans are not citizens
- 2. introduced the Compromise of 1850
- 4. attempted to ban slavery in territories acquired from Mexico
- 5. caused population explosion in 1840s
- 6. president that moved troops into Texas territory near the Rio Grande