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33 Cards in this Set
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artifacts
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a human made object, such as a tool, a weapon, or part of a building.
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empathy
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ability to imagine oneself in another's place and to understand that person's feelings, desires, ideas, and actions.
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bias
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any factor that might distort or color a person's objective
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primary sources
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document/other records of past events created by people who were present during those events or during that period. Example: soldiers diary
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secondary sources
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book or commentary from someone who was NOT present at the event or not alive during that period. Example: book about the Civil War written in the 1990's.
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chronology
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sequence of events in time
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Why study History?
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the study of history can help people develop greter empathy for others, become better thinkers, and avoid making mistakes of the past.
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Equality
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ideal situation in which all people are treated the same way and valued equally.
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Rights
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powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law.
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Liberty
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freedom
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Opportunity
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the chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams.
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Democracy
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system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.
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What are America's Founding Ideals?
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Equality - Rights - Liberty - Opportunity - Democracy
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What did these ideals look like in 1776?
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The Founding Ideals had many contradictions when you look at the rality of 1776.
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Physical Features
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a natural feature of Earth's surface, such as mountains or valleys.
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Natural Features
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a substance found in nature, such as iron or water, that can be used by people.
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Fossil Fuels
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a fuel that contains carbon and is derived from the decomposed remains of prehistoric plants and animals.
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Regions
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a geopgraphic area defined by one or more characteristic that set it apart from other areas.
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Globalization
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the integration of the cultures, economies, and politics of nations around the world.
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What is special about the physical features of the U.S.?
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Extremely varied, diverse; contains just about every type of landform.
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How has physical features influenced migration settlements and patterns?
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groups have adapted their environment to fit their needs - physical features were barriers - tried shaping the environment to meet their needs.
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What provides the basis for our economy?
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our natural resource; farming, mines waterways - trade & commerce
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Why is agriculture important?
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Colonist's inability to find gold and other precious metals had an effect on the historical development of America. We turned to farming. Once successful, the lure drew farmers and explorers. Agriculture is still a significant economic industry today.
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What did people have to do if their land was not good for farming?
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New England - center of trade & commerce (timber, shipbuilding inndustiry, dried fish, whale oil, used the forest and seas as natural resources.
Virgnia - mineral resources (copper, lead, gold, silver, nickel, and zinc). Energy Resources - fossil fuels became industrial giants (coal, natural gas, and oil). Water - hydroelectric dams produced power. |
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How do you know mining is an important industry?
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Still an active mining industry today; became a source of wealth.
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How has energy resources played a critical role in economic development?
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How did cities turn into centers of wealth?
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Where did early Americans settle?
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Where do most Americans live today?
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What are regions?
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What reflects a regions personality?
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What shapes a region's wants?
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How have regions divided the nation?
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