Civil War

3. de Main A French term used to describe a quick, vigorous attack that surprises the enemy
7. The long metal tube on a gun through which a projectile is fired
8. Crop A crop such as tobacco or cotton which was grown to be sold for cash --not grown for food like corn or wheat
9. A soldier who was wounded, killed, or missing in action
11. Long cuts (trenches) dug out of the earth with the dirt piled up into a mound in front; used for defense
13. Escaped slaves who fled to the Union lines for protection
15. To practice marching, military formations and the steps in firing and handling one's weapon
16. The effort by the North to keep ships from entering or leaving Southern ports

1. The science of growing crops or raising livestock; farming
2. Someone who wishes to abolish or get rid of slavery
3. To rush towards the enemy
4. A term used for “living off the land,” as well as plundering committed by soldiers\
5. To lie in wait for an unexpected attack
6. Gunboats using stacked cotton bales to protect themselves from enemy fire
7. Barriers which were about breast-high and protected soldiers from enemy fire
8. A series of military operations that form a distinct phase of the War (such as the Shenandoah Valley Campaign)
10. A soldier who served the officers of his regiment by carrying mail or messages
12. A two-wheeled or four-wheeled wagon or cart used to transport wounded or sick soldiers
14. Resisting or protecting against attack from someone
17. Round container used to carry water; made of wood or tin and carried over the shoulder by a strap