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History

History for Dummies

WordMeaning
435 members in HOR
William Sherman burned Atlanta
Farzoil The juice in a compass
Income tax Tax on earned money
Stars and Bars What the Confederate flag was called
Martial law rule by army rather than by government
Total War War that includes citizens
Citizen that is not in the army Civilian
Supporters of the war copperheads
One who gives up his/her life for their beliefs Martyr
Gun warehouse arsenal
To undo Repeal
Slaveholders Supporters of Slavery
Moderates Not against but not with slavery; neutral
Abolitionists Against Slavery
Sectionalism Loyalty to a state or section
To add on Annex
Manifest destiny The belief the U.S. had the right to spread its rule to the Pacific
James K. Polk Democratic leader known for demanding the control of Texas and Oregon
Gadsden Purchase Land purchased from Mexico in order to finish a Railroad
(Cost $10 million) (blank)
Louisiana Purchase Bought for $15 million from France and explored by Lewis and Clark.
Mexican Cession Includes Utah and Colorado and was bought for $15 million from Mexico and gave New Mexico and California. Part of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Oregon Country Bought by James K. Polk and include Washington state and Idaho. Negotiated w/ Britain in order to fulfill a campaign promise.
Texas Annexation Briefly independent, but joined in 1845.
War for Southern Independence What southerners called/believed what the war was.
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