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Social Studies
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Colonies where public schools were required so children could read the bible.. Societies typically have a upper, middle and lower _________.. belong to a citizen and cannot be taken away. Prohibitted working or playing on Sundays. Restricted the king's power..
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Social Studies
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a theory advocatingcollective control ;emphasis on the group rather than than the indiviual or identity. authoritative command or instraction,to make mandatory. One’s acceptance of the responsibility of forming one’s own judgment and by the work of one’s own mind. The act or habit of bringing oneself into harmony or agreement with others; of adhering to conventional behavior. the idea that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the only justification of his existence, and that self-sacrifice is the highest moral duty, virtue and value.
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Social Studies
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The king in which Ghana reached its height. His name was Muhammad Ture who then conquered Sunni Baru and his name changes to Askia the Great. Songhai's growth was mostly because of this ruler. a spoken record of past events. a hand-woven, brightly colored fabric.
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Social Studies
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Fought for or supported independece from Great Britian.. Small fight. Unbearable, unacceptable. Great Britian; law making body. To refuse to approve legislation.
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Socials civil war
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The rear end of an animal. This man ruled the UK from 1653-1658. He was a spiritual writer. This man fled during a general panic that defeated the army. The NMA started a battle here.
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Southern States - 1860
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Confederate soldiers thought they had the advantage because they knew this better. . Number of years the Civil War lasted.. Along with North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas this state was key in joining the Confederacy.. The south had very few factories to produce these.. President Davis spent a lot of time arguing with them..
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Spain Claims an Empire
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the Portuguese Navigator who established a navigation school. person sent by the Church to convert Native Americans to Christianity. conquered the Inca of Peru. conquistador who brought the Aztec empire to ruin. people or nations involved in a pact or treaty.
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Spanish American War
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To seize and take control of a country or territory. . Cuba originally sought independence from whom?. Name of rebellious Chinese secret society.. Where did the first actions of war take place? . Never gained independence from the United States..
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Spanish Armada
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How many times was Phillip married?. What did Phillip call the invasion?. When did the Spanish fleet set sail from Spain?. What was the name of the battle in the North Sea?. Who was executed by Elizabeth? ----, Queen of Scots.
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Spanish Settlements
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commander of a presidio who arrested a French man named St.Denis. most feared group of Indians on the Texas Plains. a Spanish mission built near the San Antonio River & grew to be modern day city. warrior tribe driven out by the Comanche. tiny fort where Spanish taught indians Catholicism.
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Spanish-American War
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Instituted an ______ school system.. First Naval Governor of Guam was _______.. There are ____ Naval officers on Guam.. An important subject is ______.. Captain captured Guam is _____..
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Spanish-American War
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Exaggerated reporting that could often be found false.. Islands all the way near Malaysia; not too far from China.. The belief that a country should stay uninvolved when it comes to other Country's conflicts.. A valuable crop grown in Cuba that got America's interest.. A group of Native Americans, College Students, and other volunteers who fought alongside Teddy Roosevelt..
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Sparta
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Intense military/education system spartans went through. The goddess of pregnancy and childbirth. The formation spartans used in battle. Group of special spartans used to terrorize rebellious helots. The moutain that unhealthy babies were thrown from after inspection.
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Sports and Entertainment of the 1920s
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Invented water skiing in 1922. type of club that became extremely popular during the 1920s. one of the famous jazz musicions in the 1920s. American professional boxer . One of the most popular baseball players during the 1920s.
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St Helens, Oregon 1915
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Columbia River----Association. Dillard Librarian. McCormick. Italian Importing Company Single. St Helens----Company.
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St.Catherine of Siena
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What she called the people who gathered around her for spiritual guidance. Place where God revealed a secret promise . Place that was in war with Papal States. Age when Catherine decided to dedicate her life to God. Order that Catherine joined .
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St.Patrick
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not afraid. St Patrick's main color. another word for ireland. a person who is officially recognized . another word for courtesy .
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Stalin
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Government run farms?. The russian working class. Small comittee of leading communists.. Stalin died of a_?. Where in Georgia was he born?.
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Stalin
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Products that people buy. To remove from office, to clean by getting rid of unwanted things. A fixed amount that is the goal to be reached. The manufacturing of products such as machines and raw materials for use in other industries. A government in which a small group totally controls the lives of its country’s citizen.
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Steps to the American Revolution
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hurt someone for doing something wrong. document that states the colonies are free from British control. colonists who were ready to be soldiers. allowing someone in government to speak for you. country that controlled the 13 colonies.
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Steps to the Texas Revolution
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first arguments over land between the Texans and Mexicans. location for the convention. Texans forced to speak while living under Mexican rule. document stating Texas' independence from Mexico. first president of Texas.
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Stone Age
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Worn in cold weather. New Stone Age. Used for hunting. Stone Age man was a hunter and .... Example of Stone Age building.
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Stone Age
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paleolithic people used tools to help them do tasks, which was known as their _______.. during this era cavemen hunted and drew on rocks.. the place where paleolithic people lived.. paleolithic people used ______ to hunt for animals.. I study history..
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Stone Age
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a large elephant like animal. a home for early man. a circle of stones built in the Neolithic period. to keep warm. from the animals to wear as clothes.
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Susan B. Anthony
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What resulted after 14 years of her death?. Organized a large group of activists and lobbied state governments and _________. Region of states where women gained the right to vote before 1919. Met this woman at a temperance movement and helped Anthony with her campaigns. This state legislature passed an act that allowed women to enter into contracts and control their own earnings.
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Teachers In The Colonial
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powder that remains after burning. in your chimney . penalty . school. work.
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Terrible Tudors
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Who did Henry the VII marry first?. Who was Henry the VIII’s favourite wife?. Who ruled for 9 day’s?. How many people did Henry the VIII marry?. What was the battle between Henry the VII and Richard the VII called?.
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Texas History
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the lone star state. Spanish cowboys. represent countries in foreign affairs. Spanish forts. a piece of land.
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Texas History
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to incorporate a country or territory into another. heads of departments, group of advisors. official government documents. a building where a legislative body meets. money paid out.
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Texas Regions and American Indians
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to change the environment or use its resources. animal that provided Natives on the Great plains with food, shelter, clothes, and tools. permanent homes the Caddoes made of wood and grass. the number of regions in Texas. mud and straw shelter.
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Texas Revolution
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The last battle of the Texas Revolution.. Author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.. Fought in the legendary 'Sandbar Fight' in 1827.. What month did the Texas Revolution end.. Heavy artillery used in the Battle of San Jacinto and the Battle of Galveston..
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Texas Revolution
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formal joining of one political region to another. approve. those killed, wounded, captured, or missing during war. executive department heads to assist the president. foot soldiers.
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The 1920's
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American blues singer; guitarist. series of arrests of anarchists and radical leftists. plays at the Cotton Club. American jazz trumpeter. American baseball player for the New York Yankees; home run king.
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The 1920's
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agreement signed in 1928 in which nations agreed not to pose the threat of war against one another . A time when the American public feared a Communist revolution in America. The government tracked down and jailed people suspected of being communist, often unfairly because of their race. Attitude toward immagrants. term used to describe the 1920's . a policy of pulling away from involvement in world affairs .
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The 1920's Decade
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Broadcasting system. Sport played by Babe Ruth. Fear of Communism . Women cosmetics. Opposition to Immigration.
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The 1920s
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Influential people and events that marked the fabulous era of the 20s
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French automobile manufacturer founded in 1919. 'Charles _' Made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight.. Dance craze of the 20s. Law that made the US a dry state. This Egyptian Pharaoh's tomb was found..
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The 1940s
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Harry S. He followed FDR as president.. Song by the Andrews Sisters 'Don't Sit Under the ______Tree'. Boogie Woogie _______ Boy of Company B. 'In the Mood' was just one of this bandleader's many hits. . Another word for money.
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The 1960's
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1965-1965 U.S was in a _________ war in Vietnam.. 1960-1961 was a state of __________.. Kennedy was a ________ _________ activist.. Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty signed _____ 25, 1963. The 1960's was a very _________ time for government.
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The 1970s
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stylish pants. Famous 1970s film tracing the history of an Intalian family in America.. Soul Singer murdered by his father. U.S. Supreme Court decision that guarantees a woman’s right to abortion.. Comedy sitcom starring Comedian Redd Foxx.
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The 1980s
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The one hundredth anniversary of placing this statue in the New York Harbor was celebrated during Reagan's presidency.. This issue was addressed in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services in July of 1989.. Seven people died instantaneously when this tragedy occurred on January 28, 1986.. Who was appointed as the Secretary of Transportation under President Reagan?. This American ship accidentally shot an Iranian airline in the Persian Gulf..
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The 7 Year War
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The British government passed it, it gave the French many of their rights back, the Quebec ___ 1774. The French built it, it is big, the Brits didn't like it. A type of fighting, uses small groups of soldiers, and uses the element of surprise. New leader, arrived in 1756, experienced military commander, the first letter of all the words in his name. It was built in 1754, there is a sketch of it on page 78, the battle for Fort _______.
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THE 80's
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The manager that showed Madonna the ropes. The person that wrote 'everybody'. How many years did Ronald sign with the Warner Brothers. The oldest person apointed to be president. What state was ronald reagan born in.
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The 90's
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Los Del Rio released a song that created this popular dance fad. These books were released in the 90's and spawned video games and movies. Killed September 13,1996. Got 14 Academy Award nominations, won 11 including Best Picture. This president was almost impeached in the 1990's.
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The Aftermath of WW1
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This act is still present today and provides old age insurance, had an unemployment compensation system, and gave aid to families with dependent and disabled children.. The nations that fought against the Axis Powers. Included Great Britain, France, the United States, China, and the Soviet Union.. This act provided federal insurance for individual bank accounts of $5000 and required banks to be more cautious with customers money.. This policy created by FDR had three goals: relief for the needy, economic recovery, and financial reform.. This president was admired for his 'can-do' attitude..
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The Age of Discovery
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a period of time from the 15th to the 17th century in which Europeans explored and mapped the world. people conquered by Hernan Cortes. a group of people who settle far from home and maintain ties with their home country. to defeat in combat. mapmaker.
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The Age of Exploration
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man who began school of navigation. fleet of ships sent out by phillip II to teach the english a lesson. explorer who searched for NW passage up st. lawrence river stopped in montreal. ship with triangular and square sails. man america was named after.
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The Age of Exploration
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State where you find the oldest permanently settled city in the United States. People conquered by Cortes. Present-day name of the country where Cabot claimed land. To take over. Explorer whose voyage ended in mutiny .
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The Age of Exploration
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What ship did Columbus travel in . What is caused by a lack of vitamin C . Who was the first European in the Indian ocean. What country did Columbus discover. How many ships did Vasco Da Gama have on his voyage.
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The Age of Exploration (Part 1)
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This instrument is used to find direction. Sailors worked out their speed and distance by using this. Triangular-shaped sails which allowed ships to move in and out of habours. A country or region that is ruled by another country. The main route to the East over land.
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The Age of Imperialism
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one who frees a group of people. a large picture painted on a wall. a person who comes from certain ancestors. the governor of a country of province, who rules as the representative of the monarch. material that ils provided by nature, such as forests, minerals, and water.
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