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civil war
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |