civil war terms

4. The distance around the inside of a gun barrel measured in thousands of an inch. Bullets are labeled by what caliber gun they fit.
5. Blanket or other bedding rolled up and carried over the shoulder by a soldier.
7. To rush towards the enemy.
10. Small sewing kit soldiers used to repair their garments.
11. Loyal to the government of the United States. Also known as Union, Yankee, or Northern.
13. The major political party in America most sympathetic to states rights and willing to tolerate the spread of slavery to the territories. Democrats opposed a strong Federal government. Most Southern men were Democrats before the War.

1. To practice marching, military formations and the steps in firing and handling one's weapon.
2. A branch of the military in which soldiers traveled and fought on foot.
3. Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery
5. The long metal tube on a gun through which a projectile is fired
6. Resisting or protecting against attack from someone.
7. Round container used to carry water; made of wood or tin and carried over the shoulder by a strap.
8. Manufacturing goods from raw materials, such as cloth from cotton or machine parts from iron.
9. Small canvas bag, about one foot square, used to carry a soldier's food. Typically, these bags were painted with black tar to make them waterproof.
12. Temporary fortifications put up by an army in the field.