U.S. History 1 Chapter 11, Section 2, The Politics Of War The Americans
Haebeas Corpus
A court order that requires authorities to bring a person held in jail before the court to determine why he, or she is being jailed.
Conscripition
A draft that would force certain members of the population to serve in the army.
Lincoln's View Of Slavery
Although Lincoln hated slavery, Lincoln had a job to save the Union, not to save nor destroy slavery.
Copperheads
Northern Democrats who advocated peace with the South
Th Trent Affair
Sent two diplomats to gain support from Britain and France.
One American Story
Southerners tried to help the British defeat the North, but the British announced their neutrality, and said no
Emancipation Proclamation
To free the slaves