Chap 16 Vocab

State between the North and the South was divided over whether to stay in the union or join the Confederacy.

To sell goods abroad.

Cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or out; to close off a country's port.

Large degree of difference.

Demanding situation.

A small river that flows into a larger river.

A military person killed, wounded, or captured.

Armored naval vessel

Give up.

Effect or influence.