U3: CWA Unit Vocab

Abolish

Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). (Verb)

Abolitionist

A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery. (Noun)

Colonies

A group of settlements in a new country or region (plantations, outposts, territories,etc). (Noun)

Cotton gin

A machine that quickly and easily separates cotton fibers from their seeds, enabling much greater productivity than manual cotton separation. (Noun)

Emancipation

The act of setting free from slavery (liberation, freeing, enfranchisement, etc.). (Noun)

Proclamation

A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance. (Noun)

Secede

Withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization. (Verb)

Secession

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state. (Noun)

Union

The northern states of the US that opposed the seceding Confederate states in the Civil War. (Noun)

Confederacy

Another term for Confederate States of America. (Noun)

Confederate

A supporter of the Confederate States of America. (Verb)

Latitude

The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.

Longitude

The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.

Regiment

A permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions.

Humanity

The human race; human beings collectively.

Economy

The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

Legislation

Laws, considered collectively.

Administration

The management of public affairs; government. (Noun)

Civil

(Of disorder or conflict) occurring between citizens of the same country. (Adjective)

Federal

Related to a system where power is divided between a central national government and smaller state/regional government

Garrison

The troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

Insurrection

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Militia

A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.