American History Crossword Puzzles

Test your knowledge of the United States with American History crossword puzzles. Explore the presidents, wars, and events that shaped the nation.

About American History Crosswords

American History crossword puzzles offer an engaging way to explore the fascinating story of the United States. From the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race, these grids challenge your knowledge of pivotal events and influential figures. Expect clues about presidents, iconic landmarks, major treaties, and the diverse cultures that have contributed to the American narrative.

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Crossword clues used in american history puzzles, with answers and links to play.

The armed conflict between the colonies and Great Britain.

WAR (3)

An official mark on documents required by a 1765 act.

STAMP (5)

Weapons used by the colonial militia.

ARMS (4)

A compulsory financial contribution imposed by the British crown.

TAX (3)

The beverage dumped into the harbor during a famous protest.

TEA (3)

Russian leader who worked with Clinton on post-Cold War ties

YELTSIN (7)

GOP nominee who challenged Bill in 1996

DOLE (4)

Dominant web browser of the mid-nineties

NETSCAPE (8)

Convention where Clinton was nominated in 1996

DNC (3)

The group that found OJ not guilty

JURY (4)

Vice President and environmental advocate during this era

GORE (4)

First female Attorney General of the United States

RENO (4)

Record-breaking 1997 film about a maritime disaster

TITANIC (7)

IBM computer that defeated Garry Kasparov in 1997

DEEPBLUE (8)

First name of the 1992 and 1996 candidate Perot

ROSS (4)

Auction site founded in 1995 as AuctionWeb

EBAY (4)

Space telescope repaired by shuttle astronauts in 1993

HUBBLE (6)

First woman to serve as Secretary of State

ALBRIGHT (8)

Last name of the fictional 1994 movie hero Forrest

GUMP (4)

Direction of Lewis and Clark's trek

WEST (4)

Midnight rider of 1775

REVERE (6)

State of the Union between 1861 and 1865

WAR (3)

General who accepted Lee's surrender

GRANT (5)

To change the Constitution

AMEND (5)

Boston Harbor beverage of 1773

TEA (3)

Person freed by the 13th Amendment

SLAVE (5)

The surname of the 2nd and 6th U.S. Presidents

ADAMS (5)

The 44th U.S. President

OBAMA (5)

The 27th U.S. President who later became Chief Justice

TAFT (4)

The surname of the 41st and 43rd U.S. Presidents

BUSH (4)

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