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of central importance

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Fundamental

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the position that the federal government should not interfere with the state exercising their constitutional powers

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States Rights

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3
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focus on the interests of one’s religion

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Sectionalism

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free from outside control; self-governing

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Sovereign

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5
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to withdraw from a larger unit one belongs to

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Secede

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A local law or piece of legislation

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Ordinance

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the system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country of origin

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Economy

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8
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the forced enrollment of people into military service

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Conscription

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9
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a person who supported the Union cause during the civil war

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Unionist

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a member of a volunteer committee organized to punish criminals

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Vigilante

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using naval vessels to prevent the shipment of food and supplies into or out of ports

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Blockade

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12
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to make payment for something

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Compensate

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13
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as a whole or in general

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Overall

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14
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call troops together for inspection

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Muster

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15
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the civilian world in wartime

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Home front

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a coarse, loosely woven, homemade fabric

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Homespun

17
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a drug used for fighting malaria and other fevers

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Quinine

18
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to cause something to continue without changing

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Maintain

19
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to break apart or fall down suddenly

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Collapse