Across
- 2. This cash crop required slave labor and was important to the Texas economy.
- 4. Large plantations were the main part of this region’s economy.
- 7. Triangular Trade is the term used to describe the exchange of goods between the Americas, Europe and ______.
- 10. Laws limiting the rights of African Americans passed by Southern governments after the Civil War.
- 12. This amendment to the Constition abolished slavery (type out the number)
- 13. The Civil War started in this state.
- 14. The day celebrated as emancipation day for slaves in Texas.
- 15. The Compromise of 1850 was passed to decided if the territories created out of Mexican Cession woud allow ________.
- 16. When this man became president many Southerners were afraid he would try to outlaw slavery.
- 17. Many escaped slaves in Texas fled here to get freedom.
- 18. A person who supported the South during the Civil War.
Down
- 1. The period following the Civil War when the country tried to piece itself back together.
- 3. Former slaves
- 5. A network of people and safe houses that helped slaves escape to freedom.
- 6. A confederate victory at this battle helped stop a Union invasion of Texas.
- 8. A person who was against slavery and actively tried to end the practice.
- 9. Factories were a main part of the industry in this region.
- 11. Focus on the interests of one's region instead of the country as a whole.