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chapter 15 and 16

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