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abolitionist
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Person who wanted an end to slavery
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acid rain
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Type of rain caused when pollution mixes with moisture in the air and falls to the ground
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American Revolution
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War from 1775 to 1883,between the American colonies and Great Britain,that led to the establishment of the independent United States
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apprentice
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Person who agrees to work for a more experienced person for a certain period of time in order to learn a skill
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archaeologist
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Scientist who learns about the past by studying artifacts
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artifact
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Object made by people in the past
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artisan
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Worker with a special skill,such as a carpenter or shoemaker
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bar graph
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Graph that usees bars to show and compare information
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Battle of Saratoga
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Battle that was an American victory over the British in 1777;a turning point in the American Revolution
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Battle of Yorktown
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Final decisive battle of the American Revolution,fought in 1781,after which Britain surrendered
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bill
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Proposed law
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Bill of Rights
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First ten amendments to the United States Constitution,listing the rights that belong to all Americans and cannot be taken away by the government
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blizzard
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Storm with strong winds and heavy snow
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canal
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Waterway built by people
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capital
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City where the government of a state or country meets
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capitol
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Building where the government of a state or country meets
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