History Stack Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Sectionalism | Taking interest/helping one section instead of the whole. |
Fugitive | A runaway or refugee in hiding. |
Secede | To leave an official governmental group. |
Abstain | To not vote. |
Popular Sovereignty | The idea that representatives should be picked by the people. |
Border ruffians | Pro-slavery activists that crossed borders to try and force their views on others. |
Arsenal | A weaponry collection. |
Secession | To secede. |
States rights | The rights of state governments. |
Border state | Slave states bordering free states. |
Blockade | A wall that blocks people and goods. |
Offensive | Attacking, invasive. |
Rebel | Uprising against the government. |
Yankee | Derogatory term for a northerner. |
Blockade runner | A vessel that tries to cross blockades. |
Ironclad | An iron ship. |
Casualty | Injured or killed people in accidents, crimes, or war. |
Emancipate | Setting someone free. |
Ratify | Validation |
Habeas corpus | The right to see a judge or lawyer |
Draft | Signing people up for war. |
Bounty | Reward for the capture or killing of a wanted person. |
Greenback | Paper money |
Inflation | Money losing value (costs more money to buy goods) |
Entrenched | Ingrained belief or habit |
Total war | A war without rules or restrictions. |
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