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21 Cards in this Set
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diplomat
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a person employed or skilled in diplomacy
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architect
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a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
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navigation
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the science of getting ships or airplanes from place to place
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reform
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to make better or improve by removal of faults
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debt
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something owed to another
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immigrants
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people who come to a country to become a permanent resident
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revolution
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a sudden radical or complete change
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liberty
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the condition of those who are free and independent
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convention
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an assembly of persons met for a common purpose
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territory
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a geographical area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a government
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moderation
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the action of presiding over or acting as chairman of a meeting
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ordinance
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a law enacted by governmental authority
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aristrocracy
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government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class. a group felt to be superior
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neutrality
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the condition of being neutral in time of war that gives immunity from invasion or from use by belligerents
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expedition
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a journey or trip undertaken for some object or purpose
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atheist
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a person who believes there is no God
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inauguration
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a ceremonial introduction into office.
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victor
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one that defeats an enemy or opponent
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treaty
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an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation, especially between two or more states or sovereigns
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treason
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the offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which one owes allegiance or to bring about its defeat in war
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embargo
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an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
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