Civil War Slang Worksheet With Answers
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The document provides a list of slang words and phrases used during the Civil War. Students are asked to guess the meaning of each term and then verify it using online resources. Some of the terms included are accoutrements for a soldier's leather equipment, bedroll for rolled blankets and belongings, and bummer for a soldier who took needed items from civilians.
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