Civil War Vocab

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For a state to leave the U.S. and become its own country:

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Secede / Secession

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Deaths or severe injuries

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Casualties

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North's strategy: Blockade southern coast & control Mississippi River to split South.

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Anaconda Plan

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To block the coast, preventing ships from entering or leaving, cutting off trade.

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Blockade

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Represents the North in the Civil War, usually in blue uniforms.

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Union

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The country formed by the South after secession from the U.S.

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Confederate States of America

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Used in major wars; randomly selects men for service via lottery.

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Draft / Conscription

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Bloodiest single day battle in American history with over 23,000 casualties in 12 hours.

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Battle of Antietam

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First battle of the Civil War

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Fort Sumter

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Officially freed slaves in the U.S., but had little effect until the war ended.

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Emancipation Proclamation