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9 Cards in this Set
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racism |
The belief that one race is superior to another. |
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discrimination |
Unequal treatment based on a person's race, gender, religion, place of birth, or other arbitrary characteristic. |
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segregation |
The social separation of groups of people especially by race. |
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Underground Railroad |
A secret network of free blacks and whites who helped thousands of slaves escape to free states and Canada. |
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oppression |
The feeling of being weighed down or held back by severe and unfair force. |
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reformer |
Someone who works to make change in order to bring about improvement, end abuses, or correct injustice. |
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passive |
Not active |
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sympathetic |
Understanding or agreeing with the feelings or situation of another person. |
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evident |
Easily seen or understood |
