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Civil War Vocab 8
study guide for 8th grade u.s. history civil war vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Compromise | A way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute |
| Democracy | a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting ; an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights |
| Federalism | the distribution of power in an organization (as a government) between a central authority and the constituent units |
| Historical | of or relating to history : based on history : arranged in the order that things happened or came to be |
| Individual Liberty | the liberty of an individual to exercise freely those rights generally accepted as being outside of governmental control. |
| Institution of Slavery | peculiar institution" was a euphemism for slavery and the economic ramifications of it in the American South. |
| Nationalism | a feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries |
| Popular Sovereignty | a doctrine in political theory that government is created by and subject to the will of the people |
| Radicalism | the opinions and behavior of people who favor extreme changes especially in government : radical political ideas and behavior |
| Resistance Movements | A resistance movement is an organized effort by some portion of the civil population of a country to resist the legally established government or an occupying power and to disrupt civil order and stability. |
| Secession | the act of separating from a nation or state and becoming independent |
| Sectionalism | a tendency to be more concerned with the interests of your particular group or region than with the problems and interests of the larger group, country, etc. |
| Greenback | a piece of U.S. paper money |
| Entrenched | to place (someone or something) in a very strong position that cannot easily be changed |
| States’ Rights | all rights not vested by the United States Constitution in the federal government nor forbidden by it to the separate states |
| Confederate States of America | The Confederate States of America, commonly referred to as the Confederacy, was a confederation of secessionist American states existing from 1861 to 1865. |
| Emancipation | to free (someone) from someone else's control or power |
| Military Leadership | process of influencing others to accomplish the mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation. Command is the authority a person in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of his rank and assignment or position. |
| Political Leadership | Political leadership is a concept central to understanding political processes and outcomes, yet its definition is elusive. |
| Total War | Another name for the Civil War; the first American war against itself |
| Turning Point | a time when an important change happens |
| Union | an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members : an act of joining two or more things together : a group of states or nations that are ruled by one government or that agree to work together |
| Yankee | a person born or living in the U.S. |
| Ironclad | not able to be changed : too strong to be doubted or questioned |
| Draft | a system in which young people are required to join the armed forces of a country for a period of service |
| Border Ruffians | The Border Ruffians were pro-slavery activists from the slave state of Missouri, who in 1854 to 1860 crossed the state border into Kansas Territory, to force the acceptance of slavery there. |
| Blockade | to place a blockade on (a port or country) : to stop people or supplies from entering or leaving (a port or country) especially during a war |
| Inflation | a continual increase in the price of goods and services |
| Secede | to separate from a nation or state and become independent |
| Abolitionism | the act of abolishing slavery |
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