MN History Chapters 8-9

Abolitionist

Someone who opposes slavery.

Secede

To withdraw from the Union of states.

Union

The northern states during the civil war.

Confederacy

The 11 southern states that seceded from the union during the civil war.

Emancipation Proclamation

The presidential decree that stated as of January 1, 1863, the slaves in the Confederate states were free.

Annuity

Annual payment of food and money that the government promised the Indians in return for their land.

Agency

A U.S. government field office.

Traditional Dakota

Dakota who wanted to maintain their culture and resist efforts to make them live like whites.

Farm Dakota

Dakota who adopted some white ways, including farming like white farmers.

Abolitionist

Someone who opposes slavery.

Secede

To withdraw from the Union of states.

Union

The northern states during the civil war.

Confederacy

The 11 southern states that seceded from the union during the civil war.

Emancipation Proclamation

The presidential decree that stated as of January 1, 1863, the slaves in the Confederate states were free.

Annuity

Annual payment of food and money that the government promised the Indians in return for their land.

Agency

A U.S. government field office.

Traditional Dakota

Dakota who wanted to maintain their culture and resist efforts to make them live like whites.

Farm Dakota

Dakota who adopted some white ways, including farming like white farmers.