Across
- 2. Bloodiest battle in U.S. history
- 4. This victory prevented the Confederates from gaining more control in Missouri
- 6. secured the Union's control over the Mississippi River and Orleans Port
- 8. Southwestern state where Wilson's Creek was fought
- 9. General Robert E. Lee and Confederates protect Richmond, Va Confederate Capital during this battle
- 12. Lincoln's new goal was ending this after the Emancipation Proclamation
- 13. Union general killed at Wilson's Creek
- 14. General Grant tells Confederates they must accept unconditional surrender at this fort in Tennessee.
Down
- 1. First major Civil War Battle in the WEST
- 3. River that was critical to the South transporting supplies
- 5. This was the first battle of the Civil War that proved it would be a long war
- 7. Side that won Wilson's Creek, boosting their moral in Missouri
- 10. Ohio troops arrive at this battle to help Grant and northern troops in Tennessee
- 11. This general was appointed leader of Western Campaign for the Union
