This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Civil War & Reconstruction has 20 clues. Answers range from 4 to 24 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
a person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery
large caliber firearms like cannons and mortars
when a person is murdered for political reasons
a long blade or knife attached to the end of a musket
an ankle high shoe worn by soldiers during the Civil War
a soldier that is wounded or killed during battle
the side of an army or military unit
a term used to describe people who supported the Union
crackers eaten by Civil War soldiers made from flour, water, and salt
a canvas bag that many Civil War soldiers used to carry their food
soldiers that fight and travel by foot
a cap worn by Civil War soldiers
draft- used by both sides
president of the Union
declared slaves to be free
leader of the Confederate Army
to withdraw
second turning point of the war
bloodiest battle of the war
North's strategy to win the war