Chapter 15/16 vocab Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Sectionalism | Loyalty to a region. |
| Fugitive | Runaway or to run away. |
| Secede | To leave or withdraw. |
| Abstain | To not take part in some activity. |
| Popular Sovereignty | Political theory that government is subject to the will of the people. |
| Border ruffians | Missourians that traveled in armed groups. |
| Arsenal | A storage place for weapons and ammunition. |
| `Martyr | A person who dies for a great cause. |
| Secession | Withdrawal from the Union. |
| States' Rights | The beliefs that States' rights supersede federal rights and law. |
| Border State | 4 states that allowed slavery. Missouri Kentucky Maryland Delaware |
| Blockade | close or block a port |
| Offensive | went on the attack |
| Rebel | confederate army was sometimes called this |
| Yankee | the union army soldiers was know as these |
| Blockade Runner | confederate ships |
| Ironclad | modern armored self-propelled warship |
| Casualty | war deaths |
| Emancipate | free slaves |
| Ratify | officially approve by signing or voting for something |
| Habeas Corpus | guarantees accused persons the right to a hearing before being jailed |
| Draft | this required men between 18 and 35 to serve in the army for 3 years |
| Bounty | a monetary gift or reward usually give by a government |
| Greenback | northern money called this because if its color |
| Inflation | a general increase in prices |
| Entrenched | set up in a strong position |
| Total War | union troops cut a path of destruction sometimes 50 miles wide killing and destroying everything in their path. |
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