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27 Cards in this Set
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assertion
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declaration or statement
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We could not believe John's assertion that he had never seen Star Wars.
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clarity
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clearness in thought or expression
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Carol spoke with such clarity that her two year old son understood exactly what she wanted him to do.
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cogent
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convincing, reasonable
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Christina's argument was so cogent that even her opponents had to agree with her.
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cohesive
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condition of sticking together
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Erik's essay was cohesive because each point flowed nicely into the next point.
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didactic
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intended to instruct
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The tapes were entertaining and didactic because they both amused and instructed children.
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discourse
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verbal expression or exchange; conversation
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Their discourse varied widely; they discussed everything from Chaucer to ice fishing.
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eloquence
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the ability to speak vividly or persuasively
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Cicero's eloquence is legendary; his speeches were well-crafted and convincing.
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emphasize
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to give special attention to something; to stress
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During English class, our instructor emphasized the importance of learning vocabulary.
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fluid
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easily flowing
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The two old friends' conversation was fluid; each of them was able to respond quickly and easily to what the other had to say.
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implication
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the act of suggesting or hinting
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When your mother says, "Where were you raised, in a pigsty?" the implication is that you should clean your room.
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lucid
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easily understood, clear
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Our teacher does a good job because he provides lucid explanations of difficult concepts.
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pundit
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an authority who expresses his or her opinions
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The political pundit has made many predictions, but few of them have come true.
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rhetoric
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the art of using language effectively and persuasively
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Since they are expected to make speeches, most politicians and lawyers are well versed in the art of rhetoric.
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Adkins v. Children's Hospital
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Reversed Muller v. Oregon
women can't have special minimum wage |
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Esch-Cummins Transportation Act
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encouraged private combinations of railroads and pledged the International Commerce Commission to guarantee their profitability. (Pro-trusts)
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Merchant Marine Act of 1920
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authorized the Shipping Board, which controlled about fifteen hundred shipping vessels
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The Railway Labor Board
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ordered a wage cut of 12%, provoking a 2month strike, ended by Daugherty
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Veterans Bureau
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authorized to operate hospitals and provide treatment
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The American Legion
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founded by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. 1919, renew old hardships, military patriotism, demanded veteran benefits
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Adjusted Compensation Act
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gave every former soldier an insurance policy due in 20 yrs (adding $3.5 bill total cost of war) (vetoed by Coolidge, overrode by cong)
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Disarmament Conference
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1921-22, invitation to all major powers
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The 5-Power Naval Treaty
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proposed by Hughes, 5:5:3 ratio on battleships (GB,US,JP)
- Br and Am conceded that they would refrain from fortifying their Far Easter Possessions, including the Philippines. |
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The 4-Power Treaty
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bound Jp, Br, Fr, and US to preserve the status quo in the Pacific
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The 9-Power Treaty
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open the Open Door in China
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Kellogg-Briand Pact (Pact of Paris)
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by Kellogg, Sec. of State under Coolidge, ratified by 62 nations, prevent armament
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Fordney-McCumber Tariff Law
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boost from 27% (Wilson’s Underwood Tariff) to 38.5%
Sign- hurt not only Am goods but also European (one more step to the rise of Hitler) |
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Teapot Dome
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Fall leased the lands to the oilmen Harry F. Sinclair and Edward L. Doheny receiving bribes from Doheny and Sinclair
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