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The position that the federal government should not interfere with the states exercising their constitutional power.
Focus on the interests of one's region.
To withdraw from a larger unit one belongs to.
A person who supported the union cause during the Civil War.
A drug used for fighting malaria and other fevers.
A coarse loosely woven, homemade fabric.
Using naval vessels to prevent shipment of food and supplies into or out of ports.
The civilian world during wartime.
Self govern
A member of a volunteer committee organized to punish criminals.
The forced enrollment of people into military service.
North Union president, he was elected in 1860.
The president of the South Confederacy.
A tax on imported goods.
The event caused Texas to secede from the United States.
What happens inside of factories?
A large farm used to grow cash crops.
Someone who is forced into physical labor.
He graduated 21st out of 39 cadets in the class of 1843.
He was 1 of 11 children.
He was born in Cadiz, Spain, he came to America after him and his family were financially ruined during the Napoleonie Wars.
Was nicknamed "Young Napoleon".
Married Mary Anna Randolph Custis, a descendant of George Washington's adopted son.
Was born in South Carolina, but spent most of his childhood in Georgia with his "Uncle Gus".
Resigned from the United States army in May of 1861 to join the confederacy following Virginia's secssion.
Was the governor of Texas when Texas wanted to secede form the United States, but he did not want to because of this he was fired.
Was the 7th state to secede from the Union during the Civil War.
The type of economy in the north.
It was a port which the Confederacy could get supplies.
Was promoted to general in 1862.
Call troops together for inspection.

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