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26 Cards in this Set
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Advocate
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Person who supports a cause
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Alien
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Person who lives in a country but is not a citizen of that country
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Abolitionist
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Person who believed slavery was wrong and tried to stop it in hte United States
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Agrarian
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Related to farming
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Acquit
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To declare not quilty
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Administration
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The group of officials that makes up the executive branch, including the President
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Almanac
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Informational book updated regularly
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Allies
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People who lives in a country united for special purpose. During World War II, the countries that united to fight Germany.
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Amendment
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Change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
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Amnestry
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Pardon for offense against a government.
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Anarchist
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Person who rebels against any authority, government, or established power.
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Annex
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To add on to nation's territory
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Antebellum
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Before the Civil War
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Antifederalist
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Person who believed in strong state government during the early history of he United States.
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anti-Semitism
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Hatred and prejudice against Jews
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appeal
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Request for a higher court to review a case
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appeasement
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Act of giving in to keep peace
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apprentice
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Perso I learning a trade
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arbitrary power
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Power used without considering principles, especially ethical principles
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arbitration
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Settlement chosen to hear both sides and then make a decision
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archipelago
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Chain of islands
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aristocracy
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People who have inher-
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armade
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Spanish word used to describe a great fleet of armed ships.
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armistice
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Temporary peace agreement
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Articles of Confederation
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The first constitution of the United States; ratified in 1781 and replaced in 1789 by constitution we have now.
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assassin
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A murderer, especially someone who kills a public figure for political reasons.
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