Texas History - Civil War Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The economy of the South was based on this.
  2. 6. This port town in Texas temporarily fell under the control of the Union before the Confederacy reclaimed it.
  3. 7. This type of farmer had to give up 25% of his crops to the landowner.
  4. 9. Putting the interests of a region ahead of the interests of a different region or a nation.
  5. 11. This political party was supported mostly in the North and wanted to prevent slavery from spreading.
  6. 12. Governor of Texas who was against secession.
  7. 14. Leader of the Confederate forces.
  8. 15. The battle at this location was fought because of the importance of the railroad that connected Houston to northern cities.
  9. 16. First state to secede after the 1860 presidential election.
  10. 17. The economy of the North was based on this.
Down
  1. 1. The battle at this location was considered the turning point of the Civil War.
  2. 3. The attack on this place is considered the first event of the Civil War.
  3. 4. Individual who assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
  4. 5. Location of the surrender of Robert E. Lee.
  5. 8. Elected U.S. President in 1860, he was the president when the Civil War began.
  6. 10. The battle at this location is considered the last of the Civil War.
  7. 13. Leader of the Union forces.
  8. 16. This type of farmer had to give up 50% of his crops to the landowner.
  9. 18. This political party was supported mostly in the South and wanted to preserve slavery.