| A | B |
|---|
| states rights | the belief that states could block pr over rule the actions of the federal government. |
| abolitionists | one who wanted to free the slaves. |
| secession | the withdrawal of a state from the union. |
| propaganda | information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause. |
| military campaign | a military plan with a specific goal. |
| guerilla | a member of a small military group that harasses the enemy. |
| confiscation act | legislation passed by the congress in july 1862 that enabled union forces to sieze the property of rebels. |
| emancipation proclamation | abraham had freed the slaves and in the confederation. |
| lincoln's president election | 1860 |
| civil war begin-ended | 1861-1865 |
| lousiana secession from the union | January 1861 |
| new orleans occupation | 1862 |
| emancipation proclamation | January 1 1863 |
| confederate surrenders (there are two) | 1864 |
| lincolns assasination | 1865 |
