Civil War Concepts and Terminology

Miss Bosma introduces a new unit on the Civil War, starting with vocabulary. Key terms include Confederacy, Union, Secession, Border States, States' Rights, and Emancipation. Each term is explained in the context of the Civil War. The session concludes with a reminder to check notes.

What was the main issue leading up to the Civil War?

• Economic policies

• Slavery and compromises

• Foreign invasions

• Technological advancements

What does the term 'Confederacy' refer to in the context of the Civil War?

• A strong central government

• A loose agreement between groups

• A peace treaty

• A military alliance with Europe

Which states were part of the Union during the Civil War?

• Western territories

• Northern states

• Eastern colonies

• Southern states

What does 'secession' mean in the context of the Civil War?

• Creating a new constitution

• Formally leaving a country

• Declaring independence from Europe

• Joining a new country

What were 'border states' during the Civil War?

• States that were neutral

• Slave states that stayed in the Union

• States that joined the Confederacy

• States that were newly formed

What is the concept of 'states' rights'?

• Powers given to state governments

• Federal control over states

• Rights of individual citizens

• International trade agreements

Which amendment is associated with states' rights?

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What does 'emancipation' mean?

• To form alliances

• To impose taxes

• To set free

• To declare war

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

• A declaration freeing slaves

• A new constitution

• A treaty with foreign nations

• A document declaring war

Which principle is related to the sharing of power between state and national governments?

• Federalism

• Monarchy

• Colonialism

• Isolationism