Second Semester

Question 1

1861

Answer 1

The Confederate States of America secedes from the U.S.

Question 2

Secede

Answer 2

Formally withdraw (from the Union)
* OPPOSITE OF ANNEX *

Question 3

Unionist

Answer 3

People who wanted to stay in the Union (U.S.) and work out the differences instead of seceding.

Question 4

Confederate States of America

Answer 4

The name seceding states gave themselves as a newly formed government.

Question 5

Abolitionist

Answer 5

A person who wanted to END slavery.

Question 6

Tariff

Answer 6

A tax that is placed on imports or exports from a country that makes it more expensive.

Question 7

Blockade

Answer 7

Sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Question 8

Cotton Diplomacy

Answer 8

The South’s attempt to gain Great Britain’s favor.
(The South’s resources in exchange for acknowledgement as separate from the Union)

Question 9

Martial Law

Answer 9

Military forces rule (have the power)

Question 10

Juneteenth (June 19th, 1865)

Answer 10

The date in which the proclamation that slaves were free was made.