Civil War Vocabulary

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What is the term for cutting off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out?

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Blockade

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Which term refers to states that had slavery but did not secede and remained part of the Union?

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Border States

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What is the term for a military person that has been killed, captured, or wounded?

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Casualty

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What does the term "Draft" refer to in a military context?

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The selection of persons for military service

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What does "Emancipate" mean?

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To free from slavery

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What is "Martial Law"?

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Military government replacing the ordinary law during a time of war

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What does the term "Offensive" refer to?

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An aggressive attacking position

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What is a proclamation?

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A declaration or official statement involving government or law.

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What does it mean to secede?

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To formally withdraw from the Union

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What is a siege?

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A military operation in which enemies surround a town and cut off supplies.