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Fort Sumpter A fort in South Carolina that is considered the place where the Civil War began. The Confederates attacked and took the fort from the Union. Consequently, President Lincoln decided to go to war.
Emancipation Proclamation Order issued by Lincoln freeing slaves behind Confederate lines in January of 1863
dissent To hold or express a different opinion or belief; disagree
suspend to put an end to
habeas corpus A court order that says that a person who is jailed has to appear before the court to determine why he or she is being jailed.
desert To leave a person place, or thing, especially if one has a duty to stay (as in the army)
blockade The shutting off of a coast city by enemy ships or troops
Bull Run The first battle of the Civil War. It occurred just 25 miles from Washington, D.C.
Stonewall Jackson A famous Southern general who was given credit for winning the Battle of Bull Run. He earned his nickname "Stonewall" because he stood as firm in battle as a stone wall.
Robert E. Lee Confederate General who won at the second Battle of Bull Run and invaded the North. He was defeated in the battles of Antietam and Gettysburg. Later, he surrendered at Appomattox Court House and the war officially ended.
Ulysses S. Grant Union Army General who was made commander of all Union Armies toward the end of the war
William T. Sherman Union General who captured and burned Atlanta. Afterwards, he marched to the sea destroying personal property and crops.
Jefferson Davis He was elected president of the Confederate States of America
Gettysburg A battle in Pennsylvania that is considered to be the most decisive of the war
Gettysburg Address Important speech made by President Lincoln at the cemetery dedicated at Gettysburg. It honored the dead and asked Americans to rededicate themselves to preserving the Union.
morale State of mind, especially in terms of confidence, courage, hope, etc.
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