Chapter 11 - Vocabulary Test

Question 1

Paper money issued by the Nirthern government known because of its color and didn’t have much value after the war

Answer 1

Greenbacks

Question 2

A person’s right to know what they are being arrested for and not to be imprisoned unless charged with a crime and given a trial

Answer 2

Habeas Corpus

Question 3

Freed all slaves after the battle of Antietam because of the huge loss of lives at Antietam

Answer 3

Emancipation Proclamation

Question 4

Bread eaten by soldiers; in the north they were made from flour and in the south they were made from cornmeal

Answer 4

Hardtack

Question 5

Headed the army of north Virginia; lead general of the confederate army in the east

Answer 5

Robert E. Lee

Question 6

Right hand man of Robert E. Lee; died from wounds in the Battle of Chancellorsville; real name is Thomas Jackson

Answer 6

Stonewall Jackson

Question 7

Sum of money given as a bonus

Answer 7

Bounty

Question 8

Small, fast vessels the south used to smuggle goods past the blockade, usually under cover of night

Answer 8

Blockade Runners

Question 9

Searching or raiding for food

Answer 9

Foraging

Question 10

To cut off its food and supplies and bombard the city until its defenders give up

Answer 10

Siege

Question 11

Loot or plunder

Answer 11

Pillaged

Question 12

Clear sign from the voters; authorization to act given to a representative

Answer 12

Mandate

Question 13

The wearing down through use

Answer 13

Attrition