Ch 7 TEST

the act of spying to gather information about the enemy's positions and weaknesses

a military operation in which a city or fort is completely surrounded, cutting off help and supplies in order to force a surrender

weapons, ammunition and equipment used in war.

What is the principle that the federal government has only limited authority over each state?

This battle was in Northern territory and had a profound influence on the Civil War

After the election of 1860, many states chose to ________ from the Union.

to discuss or bargain between two or more parties in order to reach an agreement

Where was the bloodiest single day battle fought?

a temporary fortification where guns are mounted

the period of time following the end of the Civil War when Americans would have to work together to rebuild a united nation was known as ___________