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of central importance
Fundamental
the position that the federal government should not interfere with the state exercising their constitutional powers
States Rights
focus on the interests of one’s religion
Sectionalism
free from outside control; self-governing
Sovereign
to withdraw from a larger unit one belongs to
Secede
A local law or piece of legislation
Ordinance
the system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country of origin
Economy
the forced enrollment of people into military service
Conscription
a person who supported the Union cause during the civil war
Unionist
a member of a volunteer committee organized to punish criminals
Vigilante
using naval vessels to prevent the shipment of food and supplies into or out of ports
Blockade
to make payment for something
Compensate
as a whole or in general
Overall
call troops together for inspection
Muster
the civilian world in wartime
Home front