The Civil War

a legal order for an inquiry to determine whether a person has been lawfully imprisoned

an opposing force

cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out

to sell goods abroad

a continuous rise in the price of goods and services

the selection of persons for military service

state between the North and the South that was divided over whether to stay in the Union or join the Confederacy

war on all aspects of the enemy’s life

military blockade

occupying a strong defensive position

armored naval vessel

a piece of U.S. paper money first issued by the North during the Civil War

money given as a reward, such as to encourage enlistment in the army

a military person killed, wounded, or captured

a smaller river that flows into a larger river