Civil War Vocab 2

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Constitutional law that abolishes slavery & involuntary servitude

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13 Amendment

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After the Dred Scott Decision, Stephen Douglas stated new territories could vote for free or slave statehood.

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Freeport Doctrine

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Plan by Gen. Scott to blockade southern ports

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Anaconda Plan

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Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg emphasized that 'all men are created equal.'

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Gettysburg Address

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Naval strategy to block ports; see image.

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Blockade

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Not in agreement with U.S. Constitution

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Unconstitutional

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Powers held by individual U.S. states (not federal)

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State's Rights

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Authority to vote on issues in an area.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

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14 Amendment

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Government cannot deny citizens the right to vote.

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15 Amendment