Discovering independence

1. This is when many states became free and they out weighed the slave states.
5. Unable to grasp
9. To hold or fight
12. This man sold Louisiana because he needed money for war.
15. What court house did the south surrender in the Civil War?
16. What job does Richard have to gain weight for?
17. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote what famous book?
19. What did Richard have to gain from fighting those bullies trying to take his money for groceries?
20. Who won the election of 1860?

2. Militarty government involving the suspension of everyday law.
3. Executive order from president Lincoln, this freed slaves in slave states, but not border states
4. The act of women gaining their independence.
6. What is the name of one of Richards favorite authors?
7. This is where Richard moved because of religious beliefs, he also died here.
8. What is the name of the boy Richard is paid to fight?
10. To shorten by cutting off a part
11. What was a quasi-form of slavery called?
13. Which river did the Americans cross to start the Mexican-American War?
14. Richard becomes leader to what communist group?
18. Another name for chaos or lawlessness.