| A | B |
| abolitionist | a person that wanted to stop slavery |
| secede | to leave the country |
| emancipation | an anouncement by Lincon that made the freedom of enslaved African Americans |
| Confederate | the South |
| Union | the North |
| inauguration | when the President is sworn into office |
| pomp | a good display |
| tribute | something done or given to show respect or to worship |
| stadium | a place where sports take place |
| strenous | making great effort |
| competitive | wanting to succed or win agianst other people |
| contestent | a person who takes part in a contest |
| supreme | most important |
| javelin | a spear thrown in sporting contests |
| proclaim | to declare publicly |
| attendance | the number of people who come to an event |