Civil War Vocabulary

The term 'Civil War' is defined as:

• A war between citizens of the same country

• A war between two or more countries

• A war involving only military forces

• A war that occurs in ancient times

What is the definition of the term 'Union'?

• A group of states or nations united into a single entity

• A type of plant

• A mathematical operation

• A type of animal

The term 'Confederacy' is defined as:

• A union of political units for common action in relation to other units

• A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units

• A political system where a single party controls the government

• A form of government where the ruler has absolute power

The term 'Emancipation Proclamation' refers to:

• A historical document that declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states during the American Civil War.

• A treaty that ended the American Civil War.

• A law that granted women the right to vote in the United States.

• A proclamation that established the United States Constitution.

The term 'Gettysburg' refers to:

• A battle in the American Civil War

• A type of plant

• A famous painting

• A historical novel

Fill in the blank: Industrialized means having an economy with many _______ and businesses.

• factories

• schools

• parks

• houses

What does the term 'Abolition' mean?

• The beginning of slavery

• An end to all slavery

• A type of government

• A form of protest

When is the antislavery celebration scheduled to take place according to the poster?

• July 4th

• August 1st

• December 25th

• January 1st

The 'First of August' mentioned in the poster is significant because:

• It marks the beginning of a new year.

• It is a national holiday.

• It commemorates an important historical event.

• It is the date of a famous festival.

What does the term 'Agricultural' mean?

• An economy based on technology

• An economy based on farming

• An economy based on industry

• An economy based on trade