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10 Cards in this Set
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1. abolish
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To do away with something
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2. civil war
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War between opposite groups of the same country
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3. compromise
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To settle differences by each side giving up something to the other side
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4. Charter
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Document similar to a constitution that outlines a municipality’s powers and borders and the form and structure of its government.
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5. Articles of Confederation
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Early version of constitution approved by continental congress; lasted from 1781 to 17 89
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6. Amendment
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Change made to the constitution of the United States
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7. Missouri Compromise
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series of bills that were fought over in congress for eight months made to keep the balance between slave and non-slave states
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8. Declaration of Independence
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document that stated the separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain: approved on July 4, 1776
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9. Democracy
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Government by the People
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10. Emancipation Proclamation
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Proclamation issued by Lincoln declaring freedom for all slaves in states still in rebellion against the federal government
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