Across
- 3. A person who wants to abolish or stop slavery.
- 6. The power to become stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life.
- 7. Fair behavior or treatment.
- 9. A history of a person's life written by that person.
- 10. The right to own property, and other rights considered inherent to being human. (Note: The original clue was modified slightly for a more precise fit with the word, which relates to inherent self-respect.)
- 12. The state of being able to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance.
- 15. A person who is skilled at public speaking. (Note: This clue was reused in error in the original request. The word Literacy does not fit the clue. The correct clue for ORATOR is below.)
- 16. The state of being kept in captivity or involuntary servitude. (Note: The word Suffering does not mean 'captivity' but is strongly associated with it. Emancipation or Abolitionist are better fits for an "Across" answer, but based on the original list, the answer that fits the theme best is SUFFFERING, using a slightly modified clue.)
Down
- 1. The practice of claiming to have higher standards or beliefs than is the case.
- 2. The ability to read and write.
- 4. The state of being extremely unhappy, typically as a result of illness, poverty, or bereavement.
- 5. The systematic oppression or abuse of human rights.
- 8. A person who publicly advocates or supports a particular cause or policy. (Note: The clue was modified from the original "A person who is skilled at public speaking" to better fit the available words, though Orator is the best fit.)
- 11. The quality or state of being reduced in worth or character.
- 13. The quality of being powerful and expressive in speech or writing.
- 14. The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.