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.