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Religious |
having to do with a religion or belief system.-The Pilgrims left England seeking religious freedom in America. |
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Maintain |
-to keep the same status for an amount of time.-We have maintained our position, in the battle, but I fear that we will soon begin to lose ground. |
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Adapt |
-to get used to something.-The Indians adapted to their environment by learning to build fires and using buffalo hides to keep warm. |
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Revolution |
An overthrow of the current government.-The Texans fought a revolution in 1836 in order to become their own nation. |
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Tyranny |
a cruel or harsh rule. -Due to the tyranny of his rule, Hitler’s subjects were afraid to speak out for themselves. |
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Overthrow |
remove forcibly from power.-The people overthrew their government because they wanted freedom. |
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Dictatorship |
-a government where the leader has absolute authority.-Santa Anna ignored the Constitution and established a dictatorship instead, placing himself in charge. |
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Democracy |
a government where the people vote on all issues.-Athens was the first place to set up a democracy in Ancient Greece. |
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Republic |
a government system where the people elect representatives to make important government decisions and vote on issues. |
