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Philandus Thomas
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FLASH CARDS
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Colony
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is any territory separated from but subject to ruling power.
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Annex
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or incorporated,into the United States
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Cede
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a large area of the Southwest to the United States.
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Civilwar
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a conflict between opposing groups of citizens of the same country.
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Industrial Revolution
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introduced power-driven machinery, enabling factories to produce great quantities of goods.
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Continental Divide
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a boundary that separates rivers flowing toward opposite sides of a continent.
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Drainage Basin
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areas of land that are drained by major riviers.
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Tributary
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rivers and streams that carry water to a major river.
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Striation
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glaciated areas are characterized by polished rocks and scratch marks.
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Rain Shadow
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and area of reduced rainfall on the leeward side of high mountains
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Literacy
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the ability ot read and write.
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Suburb
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residential areas outside a central city.
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Standard Of Living
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a meaurement based on available education, housing, health care, and nutrition.
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Per Capity
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per person.
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