| A | B |
| abolitionist | a person who favors abolishing slavery |
| secede | to withdraw from the union |
| emancipation | the release from slavery |
| confederate | the states that did not join the union |
| union | the United SDtates of America |
| pomp | a showy display |
| tribute | money or something of value paid to keep peace, to honor someone |
| stadium | seating structure around a playing field |
| strenuous | very active |
| competitive | having competitionb |
| contestant | a person who takes part in a contest |
| supreme | holding the highest place in rank or authority |
| javelin | a light spear thrown by hand |
| proclaim | to make known publicly and officially |
| attendance | attending |