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3. A place where weapons and other military supplies are manufactured.
8. To lie in wait for an unexpected attack.
9. A breech-loading, single-shot, rifle-barreled gun primarily used by cavalry troops. A carbine's barrel is several inches shorter than a regular rifle-musket.
10. Loyal to the government of the United States. Also known as Union, Yankee, or Northern.
11. Resisting or protecting against attack from someone.
12. Freedom from slavery.
13. Gunboats using stacked cotton bales to protect themselves from enemy fire.
14. Raised platform or mound allowing an artillery piece to be fired over a fortification's walls without exposing the gun crew to enemy fire.

1. A smoothbore firearm fired from the shoulder. Thrust from exploding powder shoots the bullet forward like a chest pass in basketball.
2. A flag identifying a regiment or army. The “Color Bearer” was the soldier who carried the flag in battle, which was considered a great honor.
4. Guns”: Large logs painted to look like cannons; used to fool the enemy into thinking a position was stronger than it really was.
5. Actively attacking someone.
6. The officer who was responsible for supplying clothing, supplies and food for the troops.
7. To practice marching, military formations and the steps in firing and handling one's weapon.