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civil war
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Term | Definition |
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Sectionalism | Loyalty to a region |
Fugitive | Runaway or trying to run away |
Secede | To leave or withdraw |
Abstain | To not take part in such activity |
Popular Sovereignty | Political theory that government is subject to the will of people |
Border Ruffians | Missourians who traveled in armed groups |
Arsenal | A storage place for weapons and ammunition |
Martyr | A person who sacrifices his or her life for a principle or cause |
Secession | Withdrawal from the union |
States Rights | Rights and powers independent from the federal government |
Border State | States between the North and South |
Blcokade | Cut off an area by means or troops |
Offensive | Position of attacking |
Rebel | Confederate Soldier |
Yankee | Union soldier |
Blockade Runner | Ship that sails into and out of a blockaded area |
Ironclad | Armored naval vessel |
Casualty | A military person killed |
Emancipate | To free from slavery |
Ratify | To give official approval to |
Habeas Corpus | A legal order to determine whether a person has been lawfully imprisoned |
Draft | The selection of persons for military service |
Bounty | Money given as a reward |
Greenback | A piece of U.S paper money |
Inflation | A continuous rise in the price |
Entrenched | Occupying a strong defensive position |
Total War | War on all aspects of the enemy's life |