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21 Cards in this Set
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Section 1: The Call to Arms |
As the war began and states took sides, the North and South came up with plans for an early victory. |
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Distinct |
Clear or definite; straight ford. |
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Resource |
A supply of something to meet a specific need. |
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Border State |
The states that have yet to secede, or leave the union. |
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Neutral |
Not having an opinion for either side. |
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Martial Law |
A period when the government takes away all of your human rights, and the military would have total control over the people. |
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Blockade |
A military action to prevent traffic from entering or exiting an area. |
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New weapons that made the Civil war more deadly than any previous war |
Rifles and cannons. |
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Section 2: Early Years of The War |
The early years of the war seemed unclear, neither side seemed able to defeat the other. |
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Supieror |
Of greater value or importance; above average. |
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Reinforce |
To make stronger; to upgrade. |
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ironclad |
Warships covered with protective iron plates. *cannon plates bounced harmlessly off of the armor* |
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George McClellan |
* Good organizer, but was very cautious. He spent a lot of time training, but he held back on the fighting, which gave the Confederates time to reinforce their army. * Replaced McDowell * His appearance didn't matter to him. |
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Casualty |
The military term used for people killed, or wounded, or missing in action., |
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Ulysses S. Grant |
* Cared about his apperell * Grant took risky chances |
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Section 3: The Emancipation Proclamation |
Lincoln's decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation opened the way for African Americans to join the Union army. |
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Restore |
Put back together; to reestablish. |
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Sustain |
To maintain; to keep going; to endure. |
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Emancipate |
To free; to let go. |
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Horace Greenley |
News paper publisher. |
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Lincoln's speech meaning |
Lincoln had to persuade the south into thinking that he didn't really care about freeing the slaves, he just wanted to reunite America. |
