Civil War Flashcard

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What does "secede" mean?

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To break away

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What was the Underground Railroad?

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Secret routes that helped slaves escape freedom

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What is a Civil War?

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When a country goes to war with itself

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What was the Union (North) during the Civil War?

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The group of states that remained loyal to the USA

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What was the Confederacy (South)?

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The group of states that seceded from the USA

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Who were the Abolitionists?

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People who wanted to get rid of slavery

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What is a plantation?

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A large farm where crops were grown and harvested by slaves.

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What is a border state?

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A state between the Union and the Confederacy that was unsure about which side to be on