| A | B |
|---|
| evidence | Proof of something |
| Primary source | record of event by people who were present |
| Secondary Source | Book/article written by someone who was not present |
| Point of View | Perspective, or outlook on events |
| Equality | All people are treated the same way |
| Rights | Privileges granted to people by law. |
| Opportunity | Chance to pursue hopes and dreams. |
| Democracy | Government where power comes from the people |
| Liberty | FREEDOM |
| Embargo | To ban trade with another country |
| Abolitionist | A person who is against slavery |
| Secession | To break away from one’s country |
| Emancipation | The process of becoming free |
| Compromise | To make a deal with someone, to give and take, bargain |
| Sectionalism | A strong attachment to one’s region or area. |
| Popular Sovereignty | Allowing people to vote to decide a conflict |
| Freedmen | Former slaves who were granted freedom |
| Naval Blockade | A line of ships that blocks a port |
| Habeas Corpus | The right to appear before a judge after being accused of a crime |
| Military Draft | The government calls on individuals to fight in a war |
| Rifled Musket | New weapon that had a spiral barrel, making it more accurate |
| Arsenal | A place where guns and ammunition are stockpiled. |
| Fugitive | Someone who has escaped from a place or who is in hiding from the law. |
| Urban | A City. |
| Total War | Doing whatever is necessary to beat your opponent. |
