8th Grade Civil War Vocabulary

The system of one person owning another person who is forced to obey the other

1860 presidential candidate (Dem). Opposed slave codes and supported popular sovereignty

Large caliber gun used for warfare on land

The northern government during the American Revolution

Divided Louisiana Purchase in half. All states above line: free states, below : slave states

"Of the People's Rule"- the gov is created and sustained by the people

A war between citizens of the same country

Battle in Civil War (7/1863). Lincoln gave address as dedication to soldiers who fought in war.

16th president of US. President during Civil War. Wanted to prohibit slavery in territories

Repealed Missouri Compromise. Stated any state could be a slave state if it wanted to.

1860 presidential candidate (Dem). Supported slave codes and pop sovereignty

The southern government during the American Revoluation

Courtcase: slave sued his owner for bringing him to free state Ruled AA could never be citizens

An executive order issued by Lincoln in 1863. The document freed all slaves.

1860 presidential candidate (Union). Avoided slavery issue and wanted US together at any cost

To withdraw from an organization, specifically a political or religious one