Civil War Terms

Civil War Terms

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History

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jaxon Child

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1.

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Abolitionist

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Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery.

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Ambush

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To lie in wait for an unexpected attack.

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Battery

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The basic unit of soldiers in an artillery regiment, similar to a company in an infantry regiment.

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Bivouac

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A temporary soldier encampment in which soldiers were provided no shelter other than what could be quickly assembled.

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Blockade

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The effort by the North to keep ships from entering or leaving Southern ports.

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Caisson

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A two-wheeled cart that carried ammunition chests for artillery pieces.

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Cavalry

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A branch of the military mounted on horseback, primarily used for gathering information about enemy movements.

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