Civil War Word Search
11 words · 13×13 grid
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The American Civil War split the country into the Union of the north and the Confederate states of the south. At its heart was the question of slavery and its abolition, and the secession that followed. Armies led by their generals fought battle after battle with muskets, rifles, and cannons, while naval blockades cut off supplies. Years of fighting ended in surrender. This puzzle gathers eleven words from that period of history.
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What does secession mean in this civil war word search?
SECESSION was the act of southern states formally leaving the Union, the event that set the war in motion.
How did the war end?
With the SURRENDER of the Confederate armies, which restored the Union and led to the end of slavery across the country.
Is this civil war word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.
