Civil War 4
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
RECRUIT
- A soldier who has just signed up to be a soldier and is without experience
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RIFLED MUSKET
- The standard infantry weapons used in the war. Usually.58 or .577 caliber, the “rifle” fired a Minie ball through a spiral grooved barrel, spinning the bullet for more velocity and accuracy
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SALT PORK
- The must common meal ration during the war, along with hardtack and coffee. The pork was salted to preserve it
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SECEDE
- To withdraw from the Union, as 11 Southern states did in 1860-186. During the war, Southerners were frequently called “secesh” by Northerns.
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STRATEGY
- The art of military command as to an overall plan of war. How to deploy troops and where to deploy troops and components of strategic planning.
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SULTERS
- Dry goods salesman who traveled with the Northern armies. Considered necessary for the provision of extra items for the soldiers, sulters often cheated and overcharge military customers.
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TORPEDO
- Civil War term for an underwater mine that exploded. Used on rivers to defend against enemy troops.
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TURNING MOVEMENT
- A military tactic. Sending troops around the enemy’s flank (side) to attach his line of communications in the rear of his battle line.
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UNION
- The collection of 23 Northern states which fought the rebellious Confederacy during the Civil War. Also called The United States of America
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YANK OF THE BLUE, FEDERAL, OF BILLY YANKS
- Term for the soldier who fought for the Union
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ZOUAVE
- Soldiers in colorful uniforms patterned after the French infantry soldiers, and who specialized in precision drilling
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