This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Civil War & Reconstruction has 19 clues. Answers range from 4 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
someone who wishes to abolish, or get rid of slavery
a place where weapons and other military supplies are manufactured
round container used to carry water
a solder who was wounded, killed, or missing in action
to rush toward the enemy
16th President of the United States, also was President during the Civil War for the Union
loyal to the Confederacy (on the South's side)
a solder who serves the officers of his regiment by carrying mail or messages
resisting or protecting against attack from someone
to fire along the length of an enemy's battle line
loyal to the Government of the United States (also known as Unions, Yankees, or Northerns
to lie and wait for an unexpected attack
A metal blade, like a long knife or short sword, that could be attached to the end of a musket or rifle-musket and used as a spear or pike in hand-to-hand combat.
A crop such as tobacco or cotton which was grown to be sold for cash --not grown for food like corn or wheat.
To practice marching, military formations and the steps in firing and handling one's weapon.
cap worn by Civil War soldiers; more prevalent among Union soldiers
An unrifled artillery gun which was designed to launch shells over walls and enemy fortifications. The most famous Civil War mortar is the “Dictator” -- a mortar which was mounted on a railroad car and used during the siege of Petersburg. With its 13 inch bore it was capable of launching two hundred pound shells.
Actively attacking someone
A sailor (sometimes a child) who carried explosives from the ship's magazine to the ship's guns