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democracy - 1. a fonn ofgovernment where the people rule themselves through elected
representatives: 2. equality ofrights, opportunity, and treatment
drill- training by repetition; teaching something by having participants do it over and over again
enlist - to sign-up or enroll in the army
t1ank - the end ofa line ofsoldiers
foraging - roving the countryside in search offood, sometimes taking from farmers
formation - the basic physical arrangement ofsoldiers in a unit, made up ofranks and files; a rank is
the single line ofmen from right to left, and a tile is the line ofmen from front to back
Gettysburg Address - speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication ofthe
Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg on November 19, 1863. Lincoln stressed the necessity of
continuing the fight for a government ofthe people.
hardtack - flour, salt and water biscuit that was very hard and dry
haversack - small canvas bag used by soldiers to carry food and other belongings
headquarters - the building or location for the head ofan anny to direct movements and operations
during a battle and campaign
housewife - small sewing kit used by soldiers on the march
infantry - group ofmen who travel and fight on foot
joumal- a daily written record ofone's experiences, sometimes called a diary
kepi - cap or hat; part ofthe uniform ofa Civil War soldier
knapsack - canvas container strapped to a soldier's back, carrying personal belongings
liberty - a right or a freedom; the idea that every individual has a fair and equal chance for success
and happiness
line ofbattle - territory marked by formations ofsoldiers, either in defense ofa position, or in
preparation to attack a position
muster - to assemble and be counted for military service
National Park Service -government agency created to care for and teach about the special land areas
set aside for their natural or cultural importance to the history ofthe U.S.
rebel - common term for a Confederate soldier
reinforcements - additional troops held back from battle until they are needed to support and
strengthen the units already in the battle
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