Vocabulary – Alexander Stephens
Reluctantly
Adverb
Without enthusiasm
Secession
Noun
the withdrawal from the Union of 11 Southern States in 1860-1861 that led to the formation of the Confederacy and the beginning of the Civil War
Confederate
Noun
A supporter or soldier of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War
Provisional
Adjective
temporary
Moderate
Adjective
Middle-of –the road. Not 100% devoted to one side of an argument or viewpoint
Confirmed
Adjective
Makes something official and for-sure
Nationalist
Noun
Proud loyalty and devotion to a nation OR excessive devotion to nation
Draft
Noun
a system in which people are ordered to join the armed services in time of war
Alienated
Adjective
Cut-off, isolated
Outspokenly
Adjective
Telling how you feel without holding back or making it softer
Misgivings
Noun
A feeling of doubt especially when taking a course of action
Inauguration
Noun
the formal act of placing somebody in an official position, especially the President of the United States, or a ceremony held for this purpose
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