CWA Unit Vocabulary (8-4)

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)

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)

Confederacy

An association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection (Union, coalition, alliance, etc.) (Noun)

Civil

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