1 2 3 1 _ _ _ 2 _ _ _ 3 _ _ _ ACROSS 1) north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 2) french writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) 3) mother of the ancient irish gods; sometimes identified with danu DOWN 1) north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 2) the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system 3) a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land ** Scroll down for solution. ** Are you sure you want to peek? uss sue ana