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Civil War
4th Grade Vocabulary SOL VS.7abcdefg
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abolition | An end to slavery. A person who works to make this happen is called an abolitionist |
| Rebellions | Violent actions organized by a group of people to bring about change |
| Raid | A sudden, unexpected attack on an enemy |
| Union | The states that remained loyal to the U.S. Constitution (Northern States) |
| Confederacy | Another name for the confederate states of American, a nation formed by souther states that seceded from the USA during the Civil War (Southern States) |
| Advantage | Something that gives a person or group a better position |
| Blockade | Use of troops or warships to prevent people or sipplies from entering or leaving an area |
| Neutral | Not supporting any side during a conflict |
| Secession | A withdrawal from or leaving something because of a difference |