American History EOC Vocab

way of life, the characteristics of a society

refers to the city

The movement to end slavery

Definition: to get rid of

the feeling of people who are opposed to immigrants

not allowed to be a part of the political process

separation of people based on race

political system based on voting; elected officials make decisions based on the wants and needs of voters

a period characterized by a decline in business, high unemployment, and falling prices

effect

to move around within a country or region

pride or devotion to one's country

chronologically

goods that are shipped away from one country to another

when someone refuses to use, buy, or patronize an organization to as an expression of protest

the basic physical systems such as transportation, communication, sewage, water, or electrical systems

thesis statement

perspective

definition: to change

bias

goods that are brought into a country from another

stereotype

relating to issues outside of one's own country

to improve or make better that which is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory

refers to the less populated areas, often farmland

relating to issues within one's own country

Original records of an event; might include diaries, letters, photos, etc.

the national government has power over the state and local governments

not supporting either side in a conflict

a system of having no government

Containment Policy

refers to the populated areas outside of the city

to move away from a country

to move into a new country

ratify

the policy of remaining uninvolved in foreign affairs

economic and political system where the government controls the means of production and ownership is shared

the ability to vote

cause

bans the sale, manufacture, transport, use, etc. of alcohol

multiple causation

credible

Writings and interpretations of the past; might include textbooks or magazine articles

a tax on foreign goods brought into the country

economic system based on supply and demand