Civil War Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: Raid: a sudden attack; _______.

• ambush

• retreat

• defense

• parade

In the past, soldiers who fought on horseback.

• cavalry

• infantry

• company

• brigade

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

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A) A system in the US before 1863 by which slaves were secretly helped to reach the North or Canada.

• B) A railroad system used for transporting goods.

• C) A network of tunnels used during the Civil War.

• D) A famous train route in the 1800s.

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 'Secede' mean?

• To join together

• To withdraw from

• To celebrate

• To ignore

What does the pink color on the map represent?

• A) Slave State

• B) Free State

• C) Neutral State

Fill in the blank: An Abolitionist is a person who works to end _______.

• slavery.

• poverty.

• hunger.

• war.

What does 'Manufacturing' mean?

• A) To make from raw materials by hand or by machinery

• B) To destroy materials

• C) To sell products

• D) To consume resources.

What does the word 'Revolt' mean?

• To support the authority of a ruler or government

• To rise up against the authority of a ruler or government

• To ignore the authority of a ruler or government

• To negotiate with the authority of a ruler or government