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Ch 12 Road to Civil War
V.I.Ps and Vocab
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Social Studies
8th Grade
03/04/2012

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Abolitionist

 

Definition
growing band of reformers who worked to abolish, or end, slavery
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Underground Railroad
Definition
a network of safe houses set up by free African Americans and white abolitionists who help slaves to their northern freedom
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Sectionalism
Definition
an exaggerated loyalty to a particular part or region of the country
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Nullify
Definition
legally overturn 
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Protective Tariffs 
Definition
Taxes that are placed on imported goods in an effort to keep US money at home (in the US)
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Fugitive
Definition
a runaway slave
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Secede
Definition
to leave or break away
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Abstain
Definition
 To decide not to cast a vote
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Popular sovereignty
Definition
allowing the people to decide 
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