states Crossword Puzzles
States 3 2014-10-25
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- The first American chess tournament was held here
- The world's first installed parking meter was built here
- NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks are home team when they play here
- The movie "Hard Rain" was filmed here
- This state is the coldest state
- The world's largest shrimp is on display here
- The first slot machine was built here
- Milk is the official state beverage
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- NFL’s Dolphins live here
- ______ was the first state to give women the right to vote
- The most turkeys are raised here than any other state
- The world's first nuclear powered submarine was built here
- The home of the MLB’s Nationals
- The states bird is the Willow Goldfinch
- ______ is the only state in the United States whose name has one syllable.
- The capitol of this state is Topeka
- NHL’s Devils call this place home
17 Clues: NFL’s Dolphins live here • The home of the MLB’s Nationals • This state is the coldest state • NHL’s Devils call this place home • The capitol of this state is Topeka • Milk is the official state beverage • The movie "Hard Rain" was filmed here • The first slot machine was built here • The states bird is the Willow Goldfinch • The world's largest shrimp is on display here • ...
Hayden states 2022-05-24
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- known as the "Lone Star State" and is famous for its BBQ, live music, hot temperatures, and more.
- is world-renowned for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation
- The state is known for its skiing, with the mountains near Salt Lake City collecting an average of 500 inches of snow per year,
- State is known for NYC, cultural diversity, and breathtaking sights like the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Adirondack Park, and historic covered bridges.
- magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music, and southern charm.
- is known for: American football. Oil. Tornadoes.
- famous for its lobsters and tree land
- is known for its lakes, rivers, and hot springs, extreme weather and frequent storms, rice and poultry production, and the only active diamond mine in the United States.
- is nicknamed “The Gem State” because almost every known type of gemstone has been found in the state, including the largest diamond discovered in the United States.
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- is known for Diverse landscape. Birthplace of the nuclear bomb. Ancient Pueblo People.
- is known for glaciers, national parks, the vast wilderness, Northern lights, midnight sun, and cruises.
- is the country's number-one producer of peanuts and pecans
- is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame
- produces more sweet cherries, apples, pears, and red raspberries than any other state.
- is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- is known for the beaches, surfing, Hollywood, and wine, as well as its large economy and progressive politics.
- has long been known as "The Wheat State."
- is known for its beautiful beaches—some of them with unusual colors. Many beaches are filled with white sand,
18 Clues: famous for its lobsters and tree land • has long been known as "The Wheat State." • is known for: American football. Oil. Tornadoes. • magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music, and southern charm. • is the country's number-one producer of peanuts and pecans • is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame • ...
States 2021-03-16
10 Clues: Quail • Bitterroot • Cactus wren • Lark bunting • Big sagebrush • Great roadrunner • Indian paintbrush • Mountain Bluebird • American Goldfinch • Western Meadowlark
States 2020-03-30
10 Clues: Desert state • The golden state • The equality state • The flattest state • The lone star state • Nickname the gem state • Known for horse racing • The land of 10,000 lakes • Known for lobster harvests • Known as the birth place of country music
States 2021-04-15
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- , The state bird is a mockingbird.
- , The parking meter was created in this state
- , This is a big state
- , this state did not become official until 1953
- , The capital for this state is Topeka
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- , This state is known for mountains
- Dakota , The state animal for this state is a coyote.
- Dakota , The capital of this state is Bismark
- , Not many people live in this state
- , surfing was invented in this state
10 Clues: , This is a big state • , The state bird is a mockingbird. • , This state is known for mountains • , Not many people live in this state • , surfing was invented in this state • , The capital for this state is Topeka • Dakota , The capital of this state is Bismark • , The parking meter was created in this state • , this state did not become official until 1953 • ...
States 2021-09-02
10 Clues: Abraham Lincoln • Olympian mountain • the top of America • Montgomery is here • Mexico's newer state • the state of phoenix • Where all Anna's live • one of the longest state names • the biggest state in South America • better get your MITTEN its cold outside
States 2013-02-13
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- What cost was founded first?
- Who founded the eastern colonies?
- What is the biggest state?
- Washington Who was the first president?
- How many states are there?
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- What is one transprotation device used in New York?
- What kind of leaders do we have?
- Island What is the smallest state?
- What is the abreviation?
- York What is one of the largest cities?
10 Clues: What is the abreviation? • What is the biggest state? • How many states are there? • What cost was founded first? • What kind of leaders do we have? • Who founded the eastern colonies? • Island What is the smallest state? • York What is one of the largest cities? • Washington Who was the first president? • What is one transprotation device used in New York?
States 2023-12-05
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- What is the capital of Pakistan
- What is the capital of Nigeria
- What is the capital of Mexico
- What is the capital of India
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- What is the capital of Russia
- What is the capital of Bangladesh
- What is the capital of Indonesia
- What is the capital of Brazil
- What is the capital of China
- What is the capital of UnitedStates
10 Clues: What is the capital of China • What is the capital of India • What is the capital of Russia • What is the capital of Brazil • What is the capital of Mexico • What is the capital of Nigeria • What is the capital of Pakistan • What is the capital of Indonesia • What is the capital of Bangladesh • What is the capital of UnitedStates
States 2024-08-21
10 Clues: Hollywood • famous river • the peach state • lots of beaches • capital is Albany • nearest to Russia • has a southern state • everything is bigger • to the left of Georgia • Named after a president
States 2024-05-24
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- Known for its theme parks, beaches, and the Everglades.
- Renowned for its Rocky Mountains and ski resorts.
- Hosts the Indianapolis 500, one of the world's most famous auto races
- Home to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building.
- Famous for Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and the Golden Gate Bridge
- Known as the "Heart of Dixie."
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- Home to Atlanta, the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr., and Coca-Cola
- The first state to ratify the United States Constitution
- Known as the "Constitution State" and famous for Yale University.
- Features Hot Springs National Park and the Ozark Mountains.
10 Clues: Known as the "Heart of Dixie." • Renowned for its Rocky Mountains and ski resorts. • Known for its theme parks, beaches, and the Everglades. • The first state to ratify the United States Constitution • Features Hot Springs National Park and the Ozark Mountains. • Home to the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. • ...
States 2021-03-10
10 Clues: Has 2 parts to it. • Capital has 2 words. • Known for jazz music. • Made color television. • State fruit is peaches. • Ariana Grade was born there. • Has 2 sets of double letters. • Has a palm tree on there flag. • The capital of the state is Jackson. • Capital is in the south east of the state.
States 2021-03-16
10 Clues: Quail • Bitterroot • Cactus wren • Lark bunting • Big sagebrush • Great roadrunner • Indian paintbrush • Mountain Bluebird • American Goldfinch • Western Meadowlark
States 2021-04-07
states 2022-05-04
10 Clues: Here • Borders Canada • Borders Alabama • Chain of islands • In the tropical zone • Mount rushmore state • land of being married (joke) • Nickname is The Heart Of Dixie • Has a mountain named Mount Moriah • What the letter K stands for of KFC
States 2 2014-10-21
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- The home of NBA’s ______ Hawks
- NFL’s ________ Vikings call this state home
- Walt Disney was born here
- Where the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight
- This state was the capitol of the Confederate
- The smallest state in the country
- The Cornhusker State
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- “Rainbow Bridge” is here
- The Yellow-poplar is the state tree
- The 9th state of the U.S.
- The Show Me State
- The first battle of the Civil War took place here
- The Camellia is this state’s official flower
- Dakota The first school was opened here
- MLB’s Orioles are the home team when they play here
- The first baseball stadium was built here
- They are known for their potatoes
17 Clues: The Show Me State • The Cornhusker State • “Rainbow Bridge” is here • The 9th state of the U.S. • Walt Disney was born here • The home of NBA’s ______ Hawks • They are known for their potatoes • The smallest state in the country • The Yellow-poplar is the state tree • Dakota The first school was opened here • The first baseball stadium was built here • ...
States 2 2014-08-24
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- The Yellow-poplar is the state tree
- The first baseball stadium was built here
- The first battle of the Civil War took place here
- Walt Disney was born here
- This state was the capitol of the Confederate
- NFL’s ________ Vikings call this state home
- MLB’s Orioles are the home team when they play here
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- The 9th state of the U.S.
- “Rainbow Bridge” is here
- They are known for their potatoes
- The Show Me State
- Dakota The first school was opened here
- The smallest state in the country
- Where the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight
- The Camellia is this state’s official flower
- The home of NBA’s ______ Hawks
- The Cornhusker State
17 Clues: The Show Me State • The Cornhusker State • “Rainbow Bridge” is here • The 9th state of the U.S. • Walt Disney was born here • The home of NBA’s ______ Hawks • They are known for their potatoes • The smallest state in the country • The Yellow-poplar is the state tree • Dakota The first school was opened here • The first baseball stadium was built here • ...
United States 2022-12-31
17 Clues: home • flag • brave • honor • dream • peace • stars • eagle • rights • stripes • liberty • Freedom • patriot • equality • Beautiful • Independence • States United States
Hayden states 2022-05-24
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- known as the "Lone Star State" and is famous for its BBQ, live music, hot temperatures, and more.
- is world-renowned for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation
- The state is known for its skiing, with the mountains near Salt Lake City collecting an average of 500 inches of snow per year,
- State is known for NYC, cultural diversity, and breathtaking sights like the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Adirondack Park, and historic covered bridges.
- magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music, and southern charm.
- is known for: American football. Oil. Tornadoes.
- famous for its lobsters and tree land
- is known for its lakes, rivers, and hot springs, extreme weather and frequent storms, rice and poultry production, and the only active diamond mine in the United States.
- is nicknamed “The Gem State” because almost every known type of gemstone has been found in the state, including the largest diamond discovered in the United States.
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- is known for Diverse landscape. Birthplace of the nuclear bomb. Ancient Pueblo People.
- is known for glaciers, national parks, the vast wilderness, Northern lights, midnight sun, and cruises.
- is the country's number-one producer of peanuts and pecans
- is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame
- produces more sweet cherries, apples, pears, and red raspberries than any other state.
- is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- is known for the beaches, surfing, Hollywood, and wine, as well as its large economy and progressive politics.
- has long been known as "The Wheat State."
- is known for its beautiful beaches—some of them with unusual colors. Many beaches are filled with white sand,
18 Clues: famous for its lobsters and tree land • has long been known as "The Wheat State." • is known for: American football. Oil. Tornadoes. • magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music, and southern charm. • is the country's number-one producer of peanuts and pecans • is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame • ...
States 2021-04-14
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- Blake Shelton made a song thats called Austin
- you go here to get to Kentucky
- where not not in______anymore Toto
- Dakota this is up
- Volcanoes are comin here
- Dakota this is down
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- Big rocky mountains
- jersey you go here and you might join the mafia
- A movie called twister was filmed here
- Huskies love this place
10 Clues: Dakota this is up • Big rocky mountains • Dakota this is down • Huskies love this place • Volcanoes are comin here • you go here to get to Kentucky • where not not in______anymore Toto • A movie called twister was filmed here • Blake Shelton made a song thats called Austin • jersey you go here and you might join the mafia
States 2022-10-18
10 Clues: the great lakes state • named after a president • known as the peach state • has the capital of Denver • recently had an earthquake • has the abbreviation of OH • where most celebrities live • it's also called the Old Dominion • so open up the doors to, ______, _______ • you find lots of lobsters and seafood there
States 2023-05-26
States 2023-12-07
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- Kinshasa is the capital of this country
- Cairo is the capital of this country
- Baghdad is the capital of this country
- Dhaka is the capital of this country
- Algiers is the capital of this country
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- Bogotá is the capital of this country
- Naypyidaw is the capital of this country
- Manila is the capital of this country
- Hanoi is the capital of this country
- Nairobi is the capital of this country
10 Clues: Cairo is the capital of this country • Hanoi is the capital of this country • Dhaka is the capital of this country • Bogotá is the capital of this country • Manila is the capital of this country • Baghdad is the capital of this country • Nairobi is the capital of this country • Algiers is the capital of this country • Kinshasa is the capital of this country • ...
States 2024-09-25
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- State where the ancient Nalanda University is located.
- Known for backwaters and the city of Kochi.
- State home to Mumbai, India's financial capital.
- India's smallest state by area, famous for its beaches.
- State with capital city Chennai, known for Dravidian-style temples.
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- Famous for the Jagannath Temple and the Sun Temple at Konark.
- State whose capital is Bengaluru, the tech hub of India.
- Famous for tea gardens and Kaziranga National Park.
- State with Kolkata as its capital.
- Known for the Pink City, Jaipur, and grand forts.
10 Clues: State with Kolkata as its capital. • Known for backwaters and the city of Kochi. • State home to Mumbai, India's financial capital. • Known for the Pink City, Jaipur, and grand forts. • Famous for tea gardens and Kaziranga National Park. • State where the ancient Nalanda University is located. • India's smallest state by area, famous for its beaches. • ...
States 2 2014-08-24
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- Walt Disney was born here
- The Camellia is this state’s official flower
- The Yellow-poplar is the state tree
- The smallest state in the country
- MLB’s Orioles are the home team when they play here
- The first baseball stadium was built here
- “Rainbow Bridge” is here
- Where the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight
- They are known for their potatoes
- This state was the capitol of the Confederate
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- The first school was opened here
- The first battle of the Civil War took place here
- The 9th state of the U.S.
- The Show Me State
- The home of NBA’s ______ Hawks
- The Cornhusker State
- NFL’s ________ Vikings call this state home
17 Clues: The Show Me State • The Cornhusker State • “Rainbow Bridge” is here • Walt Disney was born here • The 9th state of the U.S. • The home of NBA’s ______ Hawks • The first school was opened here • The smallest state in the country • They are known for their potatoes • The Yellow-poplar is the state tree • The first baseball stadium was built here • ...
Hayden states 2022-05-24
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- known as the "Lone Star State" and is famous for its BBQ, live music, hot temperatures, and more.
- is world-renowned for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, and nautical recreation
- The state is known for its skiing, with the mountains near Salt Lake City collecting an average of 500 inches of snow per year,
- State is known for NYC, cultural diversity, and breathtaking sights like the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Adirondack Park, and historic covered bridges.
- magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music, and southern charm.
- is known for: American football. Oil. Tornadoes.
- famous for its lobsters and tree land
- is known for its lakes, rivers, and hot springs, extreme weather and frequent storms, rice and poultry production, and the only active diamond mine in the United States.
- is nicknamed “The Gem State” because almost every known type of gemstone has been found in the state, including the largest diamond discovered in the United States.
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- is known for Diverse landscape. Birthplace of the nuclear bomb. Ancient Pueblo People.
- is known for glaciers, national parks, the vast wilderness, Northern lights, midnight sun, and cruises.
- is the country's number-one producer of peanuts and pecans
- is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame
- produces more sweet cherries, apples, pears, and red raspberries than any other state.
- is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- is known for the beaches, surfing, Hollywood, and wine, as well as its large economy and progressive politics.
- has long been known as "The Wheat State."
- is known for its beautiful beaches—some of them with unusual colors. Many beaches are filled with white sand,
18 Clues: famous for its lobsters and tree land • has long been known as "The Wheat State." • is known for: American football. Oil. Tornadoes. • magnolias, catfish, bluegrass music, and southern charm. • is the country's number-one producer of peanuts and pecans • is known for Cedar Point, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Pro Football Hall of Fame • ...
Civil War Crossword 2023-04-13
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- nickname for the South
- large-carliber guns
- soldier that is wounded or killed during battle
- law that says escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners
- nickname for the northerners who were against the Civil War
- name given to the South supporting the Confederates
- states that stayed loyal to the United States government
- the side of an army or military unit
- a group of states that left the United States
- a person who wanted to end slavery
- a long gun with a smooth bore
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- states that did not leave the Union
- A large farm in the southern United States
- murder of a public figure, usually for political reasons
- nickname for the United States paper money
- when southern states chose to leave the United States
- issued by Lincoln
- "before war"
- crackers that the Civil War soldiers ate
- putting local interests and customs ahead
20 Clues: "before war" • issued by Lincoln • large-carliber guns • nickname for the South • a long gun with a smooth bore • a person who wanted to end slavery • states that did not leave the Union • the side of an army or military unit • crackers that the Civil War soldiers ate • putting local interests and customs ahead • A large farm in the southern United States • ...
Civil War Crossword 2023-04-13
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- A large farm in the southern United States
- large-caliber guns
- when southern states chose to leave the United States
- issued by Lincoln
- a person who wanted to end slavery
- a group of states that left the United States
- nickname for the South
- soldier that is wounded or killed during battle
- nickname for the United States paper money
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- law that says escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners
- murder of a public figure, usually for political reasons
- putting local interests and customs ahead
- name given to the South supporting the Confederates
- "before war"
- states that stayed loyal to the United States government
- a long gun with a smooth bore
- nickname for the Northerners who were against the Civil War
- states that did not leave the Union
- crackers that the Civil War soldiers ate
- the side of an army or military unit
20 Clues: "before war" • issued by Lincoln • large-caliber guns • nickname for the South • a long gun with a smooth bore • a person who wanted to end slavery • states that did not leave the Union • the side of an army or military unit • crackers that the Civil War soldiers ate • putting local interests and customs ahead • A large farm in the southern United States • ...
Civil War Crossword 2023-04-13
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- "before war"
- crackers that the Civil War soldiers ate
- nickname for the Northerners who were against the Civil War
- law that says escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners
- a long gun with a smooth bore
- issued by Lincoln
- A large farm in the southern United States
- murder of a public figure, usually for political reasons
- nickname for the South
- name given to the South supporting the Confederates
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- putting local interests and customs ahead
- states that did not leave the Union
- when southern states chose to leave the United States
- the side of an army or military unit
- soldier that is wounded or killed during battle
- a person who wanted to end slavery
- large-caliber guns
- nickname for the United States paper money
- states that stayed loyal to the United States government
- a group of states that left the United States
20 Clues: "before war" • issued by Lincoln • large-caliber guns • nickname for the South • a long gun with a smooth bore • a person who wanted to end slavery • states that did not leave the Union • the side of an army or military unit • crackers that the Civil War soldiers ate • putting local interests and customs ahead • nickname for the United States paper money • ...
civil war crossword 2023-02-23
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- A large farm in the southern United States. Before the Civil War many of the workers on plantations were enslaved
- A nickname given to people in the South supporting the Confederate States
- A nickname for people from the North as well as Union soldiers.
- A term used to describe people who supported the Union
- An attempt to stop people and supplies from going in or out of a port
- These states were slave states that did not leave the Union, but largely supported the cause of the Confederates. They included Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware
- he was the president for the confederacy states
- A long gun with a smooth bore that soldiers shot from the shoulder.
- A law passed by Congress in 1850 that said escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners.
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- An executive order from President Abraham Lincoln stating that the enslaved in the Confederate states were to be set free.
- The name given to the states that stayed loyal to the United States government. Also called the North.
- Another name for the Confederate States of America or the South. The Confederacy was a group of states that left the United States to form their own country.
- He was the Confederate general in charge of the Army of Northern Virginia and at the end of the war Supreme Commander of remaining Confederate forces.
- A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery.
- was the president during the civil war
- A term meaning "before war". It was often used to describe the United States before the Civil War.
- The northern states of the United States, also called the Union.
- When the southern states chose to leave the United States and to no longer be a part of the country.
- A nickname for the South
- A nickname for the Confederate States of America or the Confederacy
20 Clues: A nickname for the South • was the president during the civil war • he was the president for the confederacy states • A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery. • A term used to describe people who supported the Union • A nickname for people from the North as well as Union soldiers. • The northern states of the United States, also called the Union. • ...
Nations, States & Nation States 2022-10-25
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- Japan is an example of this.
- Identity with a group of people who share citizenship and personal allegiance to a particular country.
- An area of land that is part of a country but is not officially a province or state of that country.
- Example of ethnic cleansing
- the USA is an example of this.
- Elimination or forced removal of a specific ethnic group of people.
- Independent, defined borders, internationally recognized, full sovereignty (control over land and people), includes different nations (groups).
- A practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world.
- Ability of a state (country) to govern its territory free from control of other countries.
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- The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.
- The capital of the USA.
- A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to an aspect of a person's identity (country, language, religion, ethnic group).
- A group of people who have a common language, culture, and set of values.
- Common group of people who may share a common ancestry, religion, language, behavior, and history.
- A state in which a nation's (group of similar people) homeland corresponds exactly to a state's territory.
- Puerto Rico is an example of this.
16 Clues: The capital of the USA. • Example of ethnic cleansing • Japan is an example of this. • the USA is an example of this. • Puerto Rico is an example of this. • Elimination or forced removal of a specific ethnic group of people. • A group of people who have a common language, culture, and set of values. • ...
Chapter 3 - Federalism 2021-10-22
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- Federal law will override state law
- "Marble-cake" federalism
- Amendment "reserving" powers to the states
- Mandates given to states to implement without $
- Amendment that outlawed slavery
- Federal Bill of Rights are applied to the states
- Powers given ONLY to federal gov't
- Federal money given to states for policy
- Grants provided to states with "specifics"
- Returning more authority to state and local government
- Grant that gives states more authority...it's broad
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- Powers given to the states
- Clause - states honor other state laws
- Returns criminal to "scene of crime"
- Amendment that provides equal protection
- Tax money to states with no "strings"
- Amendment that gave blacks the right to vote
- Powers expressed explicitly in Constitution
- System where states have substantial power
- Sometimes referred to as the "elastic clause"
- Powers shared between federal and state
- "Layered-cake" federalism
- Divides power between federal and state gov't
- Powers considered "necessary and proper"
- System where federal gov't has all power
25 Clues: "Marble-cake" federalism • "Layered-cake" federalism • Powers given to the states • Amendment that outlawed slavery • Powers given ONLY to federal gov't • Federal law will override state law • Returns criminal to "scene of crime" • Tax money to states with no "strings" • Clause - states honor other state laws • Powers shared between federal and state • ...
States Vocabulary 2014-03-18
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- something valuable or useful to a place or a person
- digging up minerals that are underground
- the height above sea level
- the city in a country or state where the government is based
- the falling of water from the sky in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow
- adding a group of figures together and then dividing by the sum of the numbers
- an area or district
- the way a country runs its industry, trade, and finance
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- a piece of land that sticks out from a larger land mass and is almost completely surrounded by water
- the amount of surface within a given boundary, measured in square units
- to make something, often with machines
- farming
- the usual weather in a place
- the total number of people who live in a place
- manufacturing companies and other businesses, taken together
- the dividing line between one country or region and another
16 Clues: farming • an area or district • the height above sea level • the usual weather in a place • to make something, often with machines • digging up minerals that are underground • the total number of people who live in a place • something valuable or useful to a place or a person • the way a country runs its industry, trade, and finance • ...
Southern States 2017-08-16
16 Clues: Texas • Florida • Georgia • Alabama • Maryland • Arkansas • Kentucky • Virginia • Delaware • Oklahoma • Louisiana • Tennessee • Mississippi • West Virginia • South Carolina • North Carolina
Midwest States 2018-02-01
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- The longest river in the U.S.
- This state is directly west of Ohio.
- This state is directly north of Iowa.
- This city is located along the Mississippi River. One of its main attractions is its Arch.
- What state is directly south of Nebraska?
- The Great Lakes connect to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. ____Seaway.
- Farmers in the Midwest grow so much corn, its nicknamed the corn___.
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- Most eastern, Midwest state on your map.
- This state is north of Illinois.
- Prairie____ live on the Great Plains in underground burrows.
- The center of the auto industry is located in Detroit, ___.
- The Western Meadowlark is the official state bird of _____.
- Mount ____ is located in South Dakota.
- How many states are on your Midwest map?
- The wide open land of the Great ____ is perfect for farming.
- How many Great Lakes are there?
16 Clues: The longest river in the U.S. • How many Great Lakes are there? • This state is north of Illinois. • This state is directly west of Ohio. • This state is directly north of Iowa. • Mount ____ is located in South Dakota. • Most eastern, Midwest state on your map. • How many states are on your Midwest map? • What state is directly south of Nebraska? • ...
states review 2023-12-06
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- is the capital of Minnesota
- is the capital of Flordia
- is the capital of Kentucky
- is the capital of Idaho
- is the capital of California
- is the capital of Michigan
- is the capital of Hawaii
- is the capital of Massachusetts
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- is the capital of Maryland
- is the capital of Connecticut
- Rock is the capital of Arkansas
- city is the capital of Missouri
- is the capital of Alaska
- is the capital of Illinois
- is the capital of Georgia
- is the capital of Alabama
16 Clues: is the capital of Idaho • is the capital of Alaska • is the capital of Hawaii • is the capital of Maryland • is the capital of Flordia • is the capital of Kentucky • is the capital of Illinois • is the capital of Georgia • is the capital of Michigan • is the capital of Alabama • is the capital of Minnesota • is the capital of California • is the capital of Connecticut • ...
US States 2024-06-05
16 Clues: Crabs • Island • Peaches • Casinos • Potatoes • The Arch • The First • Really Hot • Mardi Gras • Great Lakes • Biggest State • Eastern Most State • North and South ___ • Most Populated State • Everything is bigger in ___ • Southern Beach Tourist Attraction
US States 2022-12-14
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- The first state to be founded
- Nothing but nature and potatoes
- This state comes with its own named lake
- Looking for something or anything that's big?
- More than just its big city
- Dorothy doesn't think she's in this state anymore
- Home of the Redsox and the Boston Tea Party
- The capital of entertainment of technology
- Go skiing near the rocky mountains in this state
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- America's biggest dairy factory capital
- Warmest state in the winter and one of the rainiest
- you can visit two big cities in one day
- A populated state all because of one massive city
- It's the state where the Declaration of Independence is signed.
- A very "peachy" state
- Costs a fortune to visit or move there
16 Clues: A very "peachy" state • More than just its big city • The first state to be founded • Nothing but nature and potatoes • Costs a fortune to visit or move there • America's biggest dairy factory capital • you can visit two big cities in one day • This state comes with its own named lake • The capital of entertainment of technology • Home of the Redsox and the Boston Tea Party • ...
50 States 2024-09-18
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- Capital of country music
- Known for their vast amoutn of Mormons
- Home to multiple popular cities like LA, San Fransisco Hollywood
- Known for producing peaches
- Known for producing lots of potatoes
- Airplanes were invented here
- Smallest State
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- Home to Mount Rushmore
- Home to Yellowstone
- Known as the concrete jungle
- 49th State
- Islands
- Home to the Liberty Bell
- Home to the Grand Canyon
- Disney world and lots of gators
- Has a weird shaped flag
16 Clues: Islands • 49th State • Smallest State • Home to Yellowstone • Home to Mount Rushmore • Has a weird shaped flag • Capital of country music • Home to the Liberty Bell • Home to the Grand Canyon • Known for producing peaches • Airplanes were invented here • Known as the concrete jungle • Disney world and lots of gators • Known for producing lots of potatoes • ...
Southeast States 2024-10-01
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- Florida's capital
- Tallahassee is the capital of this state
- North Carolina capital
- South Carolina capital
- Georgia capital
- Kentucky capital
- Tennessee capital
- Alabama capital
- Mississippi capital
- Jackson is the capital of this state
- Frankfort is the capital of this state
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- Raleigh is the capital of this state
- Columbia is the capital of this state
- Montgomery is the capital of this state
- Nashville is the capital of this state
- Atlanta is the capital of this state
16 Clues: Georgia capital • Alabama capital • Kentucky capital • Florida's capital • Tennessee capital • Mississippi capital • North Carolina capital • South Carolina capital • Raleigh is the capital of this state • Atlanta is the capital of this state • Jackson is the capital of this state • Columbia is the capital of this state • Nashville is the capital of this state • ...
Wanted: A Just Right Government 2020-10-15
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- Branch that carries out laws
- In Virginia Plan, these states have more power
- People afraid states might lose this
- In NJ Plan these states have more power
- The Articles was America's first plan for
- Branch that makes laws
- Fraction of states to amend Constitution
- People afraid states might lose this
- States must treat their & other citizens this way
- In Articles government only had one of these
- Laws by Congress _ to state laws
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- Branch that interprets laws
- Document that replaced the Articles
- Group of individuals united for purpose
- In Articles Congress could not do this w laws
- States send these to Congress
- In Articles Congress create this but not pay
- In Articles America didn't have one of these
- States charged these on goods from other states
- "Individuals" in the "Confederation"
- In the House, number of vote depends on this
- Congress chamber where each state gets two votes
22 Clues: Branch that makes laws • Branch that interprets laws • Branch that carries out laws • States send these to Congress • Laws by Congress _ to state laws • Document that replaced the Articles • People afraid states might lose this • "Individuals" in the "Confederation" • People afraid states might lose this • Group of individuals united for purpose • ...
Putting the Constitution to Work 2021-01-07
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- each citizen has equal rights
- Ensuring National __
- no longer in effect
- fraction of vote of the Senate
- to approve and make official
- each state gets help to put these down
- states are protected from these
- legal change to a document
- states must honor these from other states
- Supreme __ of the United States
- decides on admitting new states
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- first state to approve the new Constitution
- number of states needed to approve the Constitution
- capture and return of criminals
- time limit on new amendments
- __ government
- last state to approve the Constitution
- promise
- __ Among the States
- congressional power over these
20 Clues: promise • __ government • no longer in effect • __ Among the States • Ensuring National __ • legal change to a document • time limit on new amendments • to approve and make official • each citizen has equal rights • fraction of vote of the Senate • congressional power over these • capture and return of criminals • states are protected from these • Supreme __ of the United States • ...
US States 2023-06-14
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- It is a state with stunning natural beauty, including the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound. It is known for its coffee culture.
- It is a state famous for its bustling city life and iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
- It is a state known for its desert landscapes, including the Grand Canyon. It has a warm climate and rich Native American history.
- It is a state famous for the vibrant city of Las Vegas, with its casinos, entertainment, and nightlife.
- It is a state with southern charm and hospitality. It is known for its delicious food, historical sites, and peaches.
- It is a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and unique culture. It is a popular tourist destination.
- It is a state known for its breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, glaciers, and vast wilderness.
- It is a state known for its sunny weather and beautiful beaches. It is home to Hollywood and many famous cities.
- It is a state with stunning mountains and outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and white-water rafting.
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- It is a state with vast open plains and majestic mountains. It is known for its outdoor activities and wildlife.
- It is a state with beautiful forests, mountains, and a rugged coastline. It is known for its eco-friendly culture.
- It is a state with a rich history dating back to colonial times. It is known for its historical sites and beautiful countryside.
- It is a state with a vibrant music scene, delicious cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage influenced by French and Creole traditions.
- It is a state with warm weather and stunning beaches. It is a popular vacation destination with many theme parks.
- It is a state known for its bustling city of Chicago, deep-dish pizza, and famous sports teams like the Chicago Bulls.
- It is a large state with wide-open spaces and a rich cowboy history. It is known for its barbecue and rodeos.
16 Clues: It is a state famous for the vibrant city of Las Vegas, with its casinos, entertainment, and nightlife. • It is a state known for its breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, glaciers, and vast wilderness. • It is a state with stunning mountains and outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and white-water rafting. • ...
United States 2024-06-05
16 Clues: crabs • Austin • islands • Disneyworld • hot and dry • Little Rock • smallest state • hockey and snow • The Peach State • highest mountain • home of Las Vegas • Richmond is the capital • Mrs. Hoshaw's home state • the most populated state • Elvis used to hang out there • Mrs. Hoshaw used to live there
Chemistry states 2023-10-13
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- How dissolvable they are
- Where a state dissolves in liquid or gas
- The difference of particle in one area to another
- The equitment we use for fire
- The 4th state many people dont know about
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- A non firm fluid with a fixed volume but not shape
- The process from a liquid to solid
- Something that is able to be dissolved
- The process from a gas to plasma
- The thing that effects states and make them change
- The chemical symbol for water
- The state with no fixed volume or shape
- A firm state with a fixed volume and shpae
- The chemical symbol for table salt
- The process from a liquid to gas in nature
- Not able to diffuse or dissolve
16 Clues: How dissolvable they are • The chemical symbol for water • The equitment we use for fire • Not able to diffuse or dissolve • The process from a gas to plasma • The process from a liquid to solid • The chemical symbol for table salt • Something that is able to be dissolved • The state with no fixed volume or shape • Where a state dissolves in liquid or gas • ...
United States History 2022-05-05
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- one of American histories greatest and most important fighter for racial equality
- an ideological and political revolution that occurred in Great Britain between 1765 and 1792
- helped draft the declaration of independence, a signer of the document, represented the us in France during the American revolution
- purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River from France by the United States in 1803
- made up of the first 10 amendments
- best known for commander of the confederate states army, American and confederate solider
- four year war between the United States and 11 southern states that separated the union and formed the Confederate States of America
- first president of the united states
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- a sharp decline in U.S. stocks in 1929 that contributed to the great depression
- document that states US is now independent from Great Britain
- author of the declaration of independence/ third president of the United States
- first United States secretary of treasure
- one of American historys greatest generals/ also the 18th president of the United States
- US foreign policy that opposed European colonialism in the western hemisphere
- first capitol of the United States
- battle fought in Gettysburg, Pensylvania by union and confederates during the American Civil War
- uprising by citizens due to raising liquor taxes
- 40th president of the United States
- an African American civil rights activist best known for her role in the Montgomery bus boycott
- American lawyer and states man who served as the 16th president
20 Clues: first capitol of the United States • made up of the first 10 amendments • 40th president of the United States • first president of the united states • first United States secretary of treasure • uprising by citizens due to raising liquor taxes • document that states US is now independent from Great Britain • ...
Unit 3 2020-11-09
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- fifth president of the united states
- organized incorporated territory of the united states
- helped lead the lewis and clark expedition
- prohibited american ships from trading in all foreign ports
- taking men into a military or naval force by compulsion with or without notice
- president jeffersons vice president
- identification of ones own nation and support for its interests
- fourth president of the united states
- seventh president of the united states
- states that north and south america would not be colonized
- second president of the united states
- an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances
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- made it illegal to "write, print, utter, or publish... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government
- nearly doubled the size of the united states
- leader of the lewis and clark expedition
- ban on trade with another country
- first president of the united states
- tax protested started in 1791 and ending in 1794
- first secretary of treasury of the united states
- caused tension between the united states and france
- religious revival
- third president of the united states
- conflict fought between the united states and its allies, united kingdom and its allies
- started the nat turner rebellion
- native shoshone woman who helped translate on the lewis and clark expedition
25 Clues: religious revival • started the nat turner rebellion • ban on trade with another country • president jeffersons vice president • fifth president of the united states • first president of the united states • third president of the united states • fourth president of the united states • second president of the united states • seventh president of the united states • ...
Civil War 2023-03-09
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- Another name for the Confederate States of America or the South
- Putting the local interests and customs ahead of the entire country.
- A decision made by the Supreme Court that said Congress could not outlaw slavery and that people of African descent were not necessarily U.S. citizens.
- A term meaning "before war"
- A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery.
- A nickname given to people in the South supporting the Confederate States
- Said that black people were citizens of the United States and that all people were protected equally by the law
- The Confederacy
- The name given to the states that stayed loyal to the United States government. Also called the North.
- Outlawed slavery
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- Gave all male citizens the right to vote regardless of race.
- When the southern states chose to leave the United States and to no longer be a part of the country.
- These were laws that prevented black people from voting, going to school, owning land, and even getting jobs
- An executive order from President Abraham Lincoln stating that the enslaved in the Confederate states were to be set free.
- A law passed by Congress in 1850 that said escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners.
- The rebuilding of war torn southern states so they could be readmitted into the Union after the Civil War.
- An attempt to stop people and supplies from going in or out of a port
- These states were slave states that did not leave the Union, but largely supported the cause of the Confederates
- Was the president before he was assasinated.
- States of the United States, also called the Union.
20 Clues: The Confederacy • Outlawed slavery • A term meaning "before war" • Was the president before he was assasinated. • States of the United States, also called the Union. • A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery. • Gave all male citizens the right to vote regardless of race. • Another name for the Confederate States of America or the South • ...
Manifest Destiny, Pre-causes of the Civil War 2020-02-27
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- fifth longest river of North America
- any of the southern states of the US in which slavery was legal before the Civil War.
- a year later with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- statesman who represented Kentucky
- a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Cour
- organized incorporated territory of the United States
- add (territory) to one's own territory by appropriation.
- a state in which slavery was legal, states in which slavery was prohibited
- he 12th president of the United States
- The legislation that provided for the admission of Maine to the United States
- An armed conflict between the United States and
- known as the North, referred to the United States of America
- Raid on Harpers Ferry
- Loyalty to one's own region
- the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created
- 11th president of the United States
- the 14th and youngest-ever vice president of the United States
- A package of five separate bills passed by the United States Congres
- A series of violent civil confrontations in the United States
- the 19th quadrennial presidential election
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- expansion that included Texas, California, and the entire Oregon territory
- they were unsucceseful in banning slavery in territory acquired from Mexico
- a state of the US in which slavery was illegal.
- An organized incorporated territory
- Treaty of Peace
- Admitted to the Union as the 28th state
- the designation of the mounted force of the United States Army
- the 19th-century doctrine
- a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.
- Enacted by the 33rd United States Congress
- a treaty between Great Britain and the United States
31 Clues: Treaty of Peace • Raid on Harpers Ferry • the 19th-century doctrine • Loyalty to one's own region • statesman who represented Kentucky • An organized incorporated territory • 11th president of the United States • fifth longest river of North America • he 12th president of the United States • Admitted to the Union as the 28th state • a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. • ...
Team Food 2021-07-13
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- Maxim that states speaker should not lie
- _______ principle instructs all individuals to do their best to cooperate with others to make conversation possible
- Maxim that states that your contributions to the conversation should be on-topic
- In conversational _____ people cooperate with others by allowing the listeners to imply what the speaker should say next
- Conversation isn't just action it is _______
- Maxim that states speaker should only use words understood by the group
- Which fact states that speaker change occurs?
- Locally managed, the ______ characteristic of conversations
- Maxim that states that you should provide enough information
- lacking interest or excitement; dull.
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- In groups, often viewed as a simple, instinctive, and efficient activity
- A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
- Maxim that states you should not say more than needed
- Which fact states that the size of a speaker's turn varies?
- Which fact states one person speaks at a time?
- The study of what actually happens versus what might, should, or could happen
- Which fact states the order of speaking is not fixed?
- Requiring involvement by all parties in the conversation
- Maxim that states speaker should back up claims
- Which fact states that there are no restrictions on what a speaker says or does during their turn?
20 Clues: lacking interest or excitement; dull. • Maxim that states speaker should not lie • Conversation isn't just action it is _______ • Which fact states that speaker change occurs? • Which fact states one person speaks at a time? • Maxim that states speaker should back up claims • Maxim that states you should not say more than needed • ...
Ch. 4 Terms 2014-03-07
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- / agreements among states approved by Congress
- / powers of the constitution go to the natural government
- / free money to states for programs like education, the environment, transportation
- / national powers not stated in the constitution but suggested by expressed powers
- / govt system dividing power b/w national and states
- / fleeing criminals will be returned to the state in which a crime was committed
- / money given to states by federal govt with special conditions and for a very specific purpose
- / law passed by Congress admitting a new state
- / records, laws and judicial proceedings of one state must be respected in all states
- / powers that belong only to the National Government
- / powers not denied to states and not granted to National govt; 10th amd
- / national govt shares tax money with states
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- / states cannot discriminate against other states
- / Under Federalism, the separation of powers b/w National and State govt
- / powers granted to the federal government through the Constitution: Express, Implied and Inherent
- / powers shared by natl and state govt
- / federal aid given to states and local govt with no conditions
- / powers of national govt written in Constitution
- / These are grants made to States, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for them
- / law telling people of a proposed state to write a constitution
20 Clues: / powers shared by natl and state govt • / national govt shares tax money with states • / agreements among states approved by Congress • / law passed by Congress admitting a new state • / states cannot discriminate against other states • / powers of national govt written in Constitution • / govt system dividing power b/w national and states • ...
Civics - A Just Right Government 2022-04-19
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- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- the branch that carries out laws
- The branch that makes laws
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
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- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- The branch that interprets laws
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- States send these to Congress
- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- The Articles did not let Congress create this
22 Clues: The branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • The Articles did not let Congress create this • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
Ch. 4 Terms 2014-03-07
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- / powers shared by natl and state govt
- / states cannot discriminate against other states
- / federal aid given to states and local govt with no conditions
- / powers of national govt written in Constitution
- / law telling people of a proposed state to write a constitution
- / Under Federalism, the separation of powers b/w National and State govt
- / money given to states by federal govt with special conditions and for a very specific purpose
- / powers that belong only to the National Government
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- / agreements among states approved by Congress
- / powers not denied to states and not granted to National govt; 10th amd
- / fleeing criminals will be returned to the state in which a crime was committed
- / free money to states for programs like education, the environment, transportation
- / law passed by Congress admitting a new state
- / powers granted to the federal government through the Constitution: Express, Implied and Inherent
- / national powers not stated in the constitution but suggested by expressed powers
- / records, laws and judicial proceedings of one state must be respected in all states
- / national govt shares tax money with states
- / These are grants made to States, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for them
- / powers of the constitution go to the natural government
- / govt system dividing power b/w national and states
20 Clues: / powers shared by natl and state govt • / national govt shares tax money with states • / agreements among states approved by Congress • / law passed by Congress admitting a new state • / states cannot discriminate against other states • / powers of national govt written in Constitution • / govt system dividing power b/w national and states • ...
States 2022-07-01
9 Clues: It has 4 eyes • The Last state • The first state • The biggest state • Where is Hollywood • York I Love _______ • It has Disney World • What has the gambling capital of the world • The state that is 2nd place in size and population
City states 2021-10-15
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- in venice the ruler was a duke or ____
- Florence became rich by trading cloth, mainly wool from _______ though
- means city
- most famous city of Renaissance
- believed that rulers should do anything to keep their power and to protect their city
- richest family in florence
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- these families moved to cities
- Niccolo machiavelli wrote a book called ___ ______ in 1513
- in florence lorenzo de' medici the city fron 1469 to 1492 and was known as the ___________
- a government controlled by its citizens
- The art of making agreements with other countries
- sons and daughter of nobles and rich merchants blended together to create this
- many city-states were this at first
- cities on small islands
- transportation in Venice was affected by this
15 Clues: means city • cities on small islands • richest family in florence • these families moved to cities • most famous city of Renaissance • many city-states were this at first • in venice the ruler was a duke or ____ • a government controlled by its citizens • transportation in Venice was affected by this • The art of making agreements with other countries • ...
Changing States 2023-06-15
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- process where a Liquid turns into gas
- anything that has weight and takes up space
- synonym for Vaporization
- a substance added to a liquid to prevent freezing
- has fixed shape and fixed volume
- phase between a gas and a solid
- a unit of measurement to measure temperature
- has no fixed shape and no fixed volume
- material or matter of which something is made
- a state where liquids don't solidify even below their normal freezing point
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- when a solid becomes a gas without turning into Liquid first
- Substances that don't come from an animal or plant
- important Substances you get from food that helps your body survive and grow
- when has changes into Liquid
- to heat to a higher temperature than the normal boiling point of water
15 Clues: synonym for Vaporization • when has changes into Liquid • phase between a gas and a solid • has fixed shape and fixed volume • process where a Liquid turns into gas • has no fixed shape and no fixed volume • anything that has weight and takes up space • a unit of measurement to measure temperature • material or matter of which something is made • ...
U.S. States 2022-04-22
15 Clues: NY • islands • cheese state • below new york • starts with a u • above Tennessee • Biggest US state • next to WA and OR • 2nd biggest US state • We live in this state • theres a song about it • opposite of south dakota • opposite of north dakota • opposite of south Carolina • opposite of north carolina
Ch. 4 Terms 2014-03-07
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- / agreements among states approved by Congress
- / powers of the constitution go to the natural government
- / free money to states for programs like education, the environment, transportation
- / national powers not stated in the constitution but suggested by expressed powers
- / govt system dividing power b/w national and states
- / fleeing criminals will be returned to the state in which a crime was committed
- / money given to states by federal govt with special conditions and for a very specific purpose
- / law passed by Congress admitting a new state
- / records, laws and judicial proceedings of one state must be respected in all states
- / powers that belong only to the National Government
- / powers not denied to states and not granted to National govt; 10th amd
- / national govt shares tax money with states
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- / states cannot discriminate against other states
- / Under Federalism, the separation of powers b/w National and State govt
- / powers granted to the federal government through the Constitution: Express, Implied and Inherent
- / powers shared by natl and state govt
- / federal aid given to states and local govt with no conditions
- / powers of national govt written in Constitution
- / These are grants made to States, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for them
- / law telling people of a proposed state to write a constitution
20 Clues: / powers shared by natl and state govt • / national govt shares tax money with states • / agreements among states approved by Congress • / law passed by Congress admitting a new state • / states cannot discriminate against other states • / powers of national govt written in Constitution • / govt system dividing power b/w national and states • ...
Just Right Government Crossword 2020-12-01
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- under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- The Articles of Confederation was America's first plan for ____________
- states must treat their citizens and other states' citizens this way
- the branch that makes laws
- the Articles did not let congress create this
- The Articles of confederation created a government that only had one of these
- the branch that carries out laws
- under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- the document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
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- the branch that interprets the law
- Int the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- fractions of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- states send these to Congress
- one of two things people were afraid states might lose
- the chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are __________ to state laws
- These were the "individuals" in the "confederation" created by the Articles
- a group of individuals united together for a purpose
- under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- one problem was that the states charged these on goods from other states
- one of two things people were afraid states might lose
22 Clues: the branch that makes laws • states send these to Congress • the branch that carries out laws • the branch that interprets the law • the Articles did not let congress create this • a group of individuals united together for a purpose • under the Articles, America did not have one of these • one of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
civil war terms 2023-02-15
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- anothother name for the confederate states of america or the south. The confederacy was a group of states that left the united states to form their own country
- this was when a person could pay a fee rather than be drafted into the army.
- the nothern states of the united states, also called the union.
- when the southern state chose to leave the united states and no longer be a part of the country.
- a nickname for the confederate states of america
- putting the loyal intrests and costoms ahead of the country
- the side of an army or military unit
- a nickname for the south
- an attempt to stop people and supplise from going in or out of port
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- a person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery
- a nickname for the people from the north and union soldiers
- a large farm in the southern united states.
- a long gun with a smooth bore
- a term meaning "before war". it was often used to describe the united states before the civil way
- the rebuilding of war torn southern states so they could be readmitted into the union after the civil war
- a nickname for the southern whites who supported the republican party.
- when a person is murdered for political reasons
- a nickname for notherners who were against the civil war
- name given to the states loyal to the government, also called the north
- a nickname for people in the south supporting confederate states
20 Clues: a nickname for the south • a long gun with a smooth bore • the side of an army or military unit • a large farm in the southern united states. • when a person is murdered for political reasons • a nickname for the confederate states of america • a person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery • a nickname for notherners who were against the civil war • ...
Articles of Confederation - A New Nation 2024-02-27
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- The branch that interprets laws
- The Articles did not let Congress recruit this, only the states
- The branch that carries out laws
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on its:
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- A group of individuals united for a purpose
- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
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- The only state that did not attend the Constitutional Convention
- The branch that makes laws
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are __________________ to state laws.
- States send these to Congress
- The Articles of Confederation was the first plan for a U.S.:
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- Under the A of C, Congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- Under the Articles, the U.S. did not have one of these
23 Clues: The branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • The branch that carries out laws • A group of individuals united for a purpose • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • Under the Articles, the U.S. did not have one of these • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
USA States 2023-09-18
15 Clues: home • Aloha • Square • cheese • potatoes • Blank Man • Kansas City • the windy city • big and French • Mr Aden Hacking • little and French • medium and French • washing machine state • they are way up their • the bigger the hair the closer to god honey
States 2022-08-23
9 Clues: has a trail • a dessert area • is a girl's name • looks like Kansas • has a connection to cut • where Huck Finn takes place • Hampshire the opposite of old • has a man's name in the beginning • someone may be sick in the beginning
States 2023-08-25
9 Clues: God's own country. • Largest state in India. • Gandhinagar is my capital • Smallest state of the U.S. • Largest state of Argentina • Largest state in the world. • The largest state of the U.S. • another word for rhode island. • New Delhi used to be a part of me.
States 2024-05-28
U.S. States 2021-04-02
15 Clues: Red Sox • Grand Canyon • Waikiki Beach • Mount Rushmore • Mall of America • Deep Dish Pizza • Yale University • The Liberty Bell • The Garden State • Walt Disney World • Golden Gate Bridge • World of Coca Cola • Empire State Building • U.S. Space and Rocket Center • Denali National Park and Preserve
US States 2021-12-09
15 Clues: cheese • skiing • surfing • peaches • Broadway • potatoes • hollywood • theme parks • Mount Rushmore • deep dish pizza • college football • The Wizard of Oz • the grand canyon • The Mall of America • the northern lights
United States 2022-01-17
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- a type of cut from a deer or elk
- Caifornia styled dishes
- puppies deep fried cornbread
- a time of where gold was a popular find
- an area or region within a area
- Loaves of bread and meat
- Milk, cheeses, and butters
- Tex-Mex
- a rich, thick soup with lobster/shellfish
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- a spicy chicken or seafood stew
- Cajun and creole cuisines
- a cajun dish with rice,shrimp,and veggies
- Salad dressing from the pacific coast
- a rich soup
- a oven baked stew
15 Clues: Tex-Mex • a rich soup • a oven baked stew • Caifornia styled dishes • Loaves of bread and meat • Cajun and creole cuisines • Milk, cheeses, and butters • puppies deep fried cornbread • a spicy chicken or seafood stew • an area or region within a area • a type of cut from a deer or elk • Salad dressing from the pacific coast • a time of where gold was a popular find • ...
The States 2024-02-06
Across
- Lots of paddle-wheel boats
- Smallest state
- Surrounded by the Great Lakes
- Location of Lincoln's grave
- Produces the most peanuts
- Capital is Montgomery
- Capital is known as Music City
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- Capital is Boston
- Home of the liberty bell
- This state is the headquarters for Walmart
- Capital is Jefferson City
- The pelican state
- Is the first state
- State flower is the white pine cone and tassel
- Capital is Des Moines
15 Clues: Smallest state • Capital is Boston • The pelican state • Is the first state • Capital is Des Moines • Capital is Montgomery • Home of the liberty bell • Capital is Jefferson City • Produces the most peanuts • Lots of paddle-wheel boats • Location of Lincoln's grave • Surrounded by the Great Lakes • Capital is known as Music City • This state is the headquarters for Walmart • ...
United states 2023-03-15
Across
- state capital is Columbus
- state capital
- capital is Jefferson City
- state capital is Ottawa
- state capital Sacramento
- state capital is Madrid
- state capital is Austin
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- state capital is Tallahassee
- state capital is Phoenix
- capital is Jackson
- Walmart is there
- state capital is Brasília
- state capital is Oslo
- state capital is Indianapolis
- state capital is Mexico City
15 Clues: state capital • Walmart is there • capital is Jackson • state capital is Oslo • state capital is Ottawa • state capital is Madrid • state capital is Austin • state capital is Phoenix • state capital Sacramento • state capital is Columbus • capital is Jefferson City • state capital is Brasília • state capital is Tallahassee • state capital is Mexico City • state capital is Indianapolis
INDIAN STATES 2024-03-03
States & capitals 2022-05-31
15 Clues: Bihar • Punjab • panaji • Kolkata • Karnataka • Hyderabad • Rajasthan • Chandigarh • Tamil Nadu • Maharashtra • Gandhinagar • AndhraPradesh • Madhyapradedh • Jammu&Kashmir • Thiruvanthapuram
Nations, States & Nation States 2022-10-25
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- Ability of a state (country) to govern its territory free from control of other countries.
- A state in which a nation's (group of similar people) homeland corresponds exactly to a state's territory.
- Japan is an example of this.
- The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.
- Puerto Rico is an example of this.
- A practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world.
- Common group of people who may share a common ancestry, religion, language, behavior, and history.
- the USA is an example of this.
- An area of land that is part of a country but is not officially a province or state of that country.
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- Elimination or forced removal of a specific ethnic group of people.
- A group of people who have a common language, culture, and set of values.
- Identity with a group of people who share citizenship and personal allegiance to a particular country.
- The capital of the USA.
- A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to an aspect of a person's identity (country, language, religion, ethnic group).
- Independent, defined borders, internationally recognized, full sovereignty (control over land and people), includes different nations (groups).
15 Clues: The capital of the USA. • Japan is an example of this. • the USA is an example of this. • Puerto Rico is an example of this. • Elimination or forced removal of a specific ethnic group of people. • A group of people who have a common language, culture, and set of values. • The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc. • ...
United States 2014-05-18
Across
- areas that they influence
- a place where buyers and sellers deal for grain
- artificial waterways
- communication by electronic means
- a dark-colored organic material
- the band of Southern states from Carolina to Southern California
- a very large city
- an imaginary line between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic coastal plain
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- the average number of days between the last frost of spring and the first frost of fall
- large pipes that carry water over long distances
- tall building equipped with machinery for loading, cleaning, mixing, and storing grain
- a dry, treeless plain that sprouts grasses and mosses only in the summer
- the marshy inlets of lakes and rivers
- rank
- tropical trees that grow in swampy areas
15 Clues: rank • a very large city • artificial waterways • areas that they influence • a dark-colored organic material • communication by electronic means • the marshy inlets of lakes and rivers • tropical trees that grow in swampy areas • a place where buyers and sellers deal for grain • large pipes that carry water over long distances • ...
US states 2023-01-12
Across
- Known for fried chicken
- Where the grand canyon is
- Bought from Russia
- Founded by a quaker
- Birthplace of jazz
- Named after queen Elizabeth I
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- State with the most lighthouses
- The 50th state
- Home to mount Rushmore
- The lone star state
- Named after a US president
- Home to Hollywood
- First state to join the union
- Common place to go for retirement
- State with the same flag as Northern Ireland
15 Clues: The 50th state • Home to Hollywood • Bought from Russia • Birthplace of jazz • The lone star state • Founded by a quaker • Home to mount Rushmore • Known for fried chicken • Where the grand canyon is • Named after a US president • First state to join the union • Named after queen Elizabeth I • State with the most lighthouses • Common place to go for retirement • ...
USA States 2023-05-18
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- This state has the grand canyon in it
- Cleveland is in this state
- This state is known as the gem state
- Houston is in this state
- Martin Luther King was born in this state
- This state was home of the many American founding fathers
- York The Yankees play for this state
- This state is sometimes called The last Frontier
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- The state is shaped like a gun
- This country is known for its dairy farms
- This state is known or called the pelican state
- D.C Declaration of Independence is in this state
- Venice Beach
- The second driest state in America
- This states capital is Frankfort
15 Clues: Venice Beach • Houston is in this state • Cleveland is in this state • The state is shaped like a gun • This states capital is Frankfort • The second driest state in America • This state is known as the gem state • York The Yankees play for this state • This state has the grand canyon in it • This country is known for its dairy farms • Martin Luther King was born in this state • ...
States & Countries 2023-11-20
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- Redwood forests
- Lemons and pasta
- Just south of Washington
- Blueberries and lobster
- Montana, and Washington border it
- The fabulous Las Vegas, ______
- The big apple
- People often falsely think D.C. is in it
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- Indianapolis is in it
- Known for cheese
- Dallas, Houston, Corpus Christi
- Famous for Casablanca
- Better known by its initials, LA
- Struck Pearl Harbor during WW2
- Mummies and cats
15 Clues: The big apple • Redwood forests • Known for cheese • Lemons and pasta • Mummies and cats • Indianapolis is in it • Famous for Casablanca • Blueberries and lobster • Just south of Washington • Struck Pearl Harbor during WW2 • The fabulous Las Vegas, ______ • Dallas, Houston, Corpus Christi • Better known by its initials, LA • Montana, and Washington border it • ...
"Just Right" Government 2021-01-15
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- Articles did not let Congress create this
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- The branch that interprets laws
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- The branch that makes laws
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
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- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- States send these to Congress
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- Early Americans had something in common with this fictional character!
- the branch that carries out laws
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
23 Clues: The branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • Articles did not let Congress create this • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
"Wanted: Just Right Government" Crossword Puzzle 2020-12-21
Across
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- Early Americans had something in common with this fictional character!
- The Articles let Congress create this but not pay for it
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
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- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- The branch that interprets laws
- The branch that makes laws
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- the branch that carries out laws
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- The document that replaced the Articles of
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for this
- States send these to Congress
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
23 Clues: The branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • The document that replaced the Articles of • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
United states 2023-03-15
Across
- state capital is Columbus
- state capital
- capital is Jefferson City
- state capital is Ottawa
- state capital Sacramento
- state capital is Madrid
- state capital is Austin
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- state capital is Tallahassee
- state capital is Phoenix
- capital is Jackson
- Walmart is there
- state capital is Brasília
- state capital is Oslo
- state capital is Indianapolis
- state capital is Mexico City
15 Clues: state capital • Walmart is there • capital is Jackson • state capital is Oslo • state capital is Ottawa • state capital is Madrid • state capital is Austin • state capital is Phoenix • state capital Sacramento • state capital is Columbus • capital is Jefferson City • state capital is Brasília • state capital is Tallahassee • state capital is Mexico City • state capital is Indianapolis
funny states 2017-01-10
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- motto: "North to the Future"
- motto: "Agriculture and Commerce"
- "Pelican State"
- nickname: "Old Line State"
- America's Dairyland
- the silver state
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- state flower is the sunflower
- state flower is red clover
- "Magnolia State"
- slogan: "Land of Lincoln"
- motto is "United we stand, divided we fall"
- big sky country
- state bird: blue hen chicken
- "Sunshine State"
- nickname: "Aloha State"
15 Clues: big sky country • "Pelican State" • "Magnolia State" • "Sunshine State" • the silver state • America's Dairyland • nickname: "Aloha State" • slogan: "Land of Lincoln" • state flower is red clover • nickname: "Old Line State" • motto: "North to the Future" • state bird: blue hen chicken • state flower is the sunflower • motto: "Agriculture and Commerce" • ...
Articles of Confederation 2020-09-29
Across
- states must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- the Articles did not let Congress create this
- the branch that makes laws
- the Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- the Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
- in the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- the Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- states send these to Congress
- one of two things people were afraid states might lose
- under the Articles, America did not have one of these
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- under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- the branch that interprets laws
- one problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- the chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- the document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- a group of individuals united together for a purpose
- early Americans had something in common with this fictional character!
- one of two things people were afraid states might lose
- the branch that carries out laws
- under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
23 Clues: the branch that makes laws • states send these to Congress • the branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • the Articles did not let Congress create this • a group of individuals united together for a purpose • under the Articles, America did not have one of these • one of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
Wanted: A Just Right Government 2022-11-11
Across
- states must treat their own citizens and other states' citizens this way
- the Articles did not let Congress create this
- the branch that makes the laws
- the Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- the Articles of Confederation was America's first plan for ____
- in the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- the Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ____ to state laws
- states send these to Congress
- one of two things people were afraid states might lose
- under the Articles of Confederation, America did not have one of these
Down
- under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- the branch that interprets laws
- one problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- the chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- these were the "individuals" in the "confederation" created by the Articles
- the document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- a group of individuals united together for a purpose
- early Americans had something in common with this fictional character
- one of two things people were afraid states might lose
- the branch that carries out the laws
- under the Articles of Confederation, Congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
23 Clues: states send these to Congress • the branch that makes the laws • the branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out the laws • the Articles did not let Congress create this • a group of individuals united together for a purpose • one of two things people were afraid states might lose • one of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
Just Right Government 2021-03-04
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- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- fraction of states that must agree to change the constitution
- the branch that carries out laws
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- The branch that makes laws
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- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- The document that replaced the Articles of
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- The Articles did not let Congress create this
- The branch that interprets laws
- gets depends on this
- states send these to Congress
- Early Americans had something in common with this fictional
24 Clues: gets depends on this • The branch that makes laws • states send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • The document that replaced the Articles of • The Articles did not let Congress create this • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • ...
A Just Right Government 2022-10-11
Across
- The Articles did not let Congress create this
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- States must treat their own citizens and other states' citizens this way
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- fraction of states that must agree to change the constitution
- Early Americans had something in common with this fictional character!
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
- the branch that carries out laws
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
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- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- the branch that interprets laws
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- States send these to Congress
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- The document that replaced the Articles of
- The branch that makes laws
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
23 Clues: The branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • the branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • The document that replaced the Articles of • The Articles did not let Congress create this • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • ...
Just Right Crossword 2020-11-18
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- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- the Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
- States send these to Congress
- the branch that carries out laws
- Early Americans had something in common with this fictional character!
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
Down
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- The Articles did not let Congress create this
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- The branch that interprets laws
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- the branch that makes laws
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
23 Clues: the branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • the branch that carries out laws • The Articles did not let Congress create this • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
Constitution 2019-09-29
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- How many stars are on the United States flag
- The date of Independence Day is July
- most powerful court in the Judicial Department
- The Senate and the House of Representatives is what we call _____
- a written plan of government
- How many full terms can the president of the United States serve
- There are 50 ____ in the Union
- the 13th Amendment forbid owning one
- The stars on the United States flag are ____
- How many stripes are on the United States flags
- "we the _____ of the United States"
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- The United States president is elected for ____ years
- How many branches are there in the government of the United States
- addition or change in the Constitution
- George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the _____ Army
- The Declaration of _____ was a proclamation of the former American colonies that they were now and henceforth free states
- One of the 13 original colonies
- The 50th state added to our country was _____
- people have the ____ to a speedy trial
- On Independence Day we celebrate independence from _____
20 Clues: a written plan of government • There are 50 ____ in the Union • One of the 13 original colonies • "we the _____ of the United States" • The date of Independence Day is July • the 13th Amendment forbid owning one • addition or change in the Constitution • people have the ____ to a speedy trial • How many stars are on the United States flag • ...
Golden-Create a puzzle 2020-02-21
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- loyalty to one's own region or section of the country, rather than to the country as a whole
- played a major role in formulating the three landmark sectional compromises of his day
- armed slave revolt in Southern states by taking over a United States arsenal
- legislation that provided for the admission of Maine
- 12th president of the United States
- series of violent civil confrontations in the United States between 1854 and 1861
- politician who served as the 14th vice president of the United States and as a Confederate general during the Civil War
- unsuccessful 1846 proposal in the United States Congress to ban slavery
- 19th quadrennial presidential election
- a group of states or nations united into one political body
- armed conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848
- widely held belief in the 19th-century United States that its settlers were destined to expand across North America
- The river serves as part of the natural border between the U.S. state of Texas and the Mexican states
- package of five separate bills passed by the United States Congress in September 1850
- The Republic of Texas declared independence from the Republic of Mexico
- Supreme Court ruled that no black could claim U.S. citizenship or petition a court
- principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people
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- a year later with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed on February 2nd,1848
- This agreement set the boundary between the United States and Canada at the 49th parallel west of the Rocky Mountains
- A battle cry in the Texans' struggle for independence from Mexico
- administrative action and concept in international law relating to the forcible acquisition of one state's territory by another state
- Limits and Settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican Republic
- organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from August 14, 1848
- a state of the US in which slavery was illegal.
- Before the Civil War there were 19 free states and 15 slave states
- organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 4, 1805, until June 4, 1812
- popular slogan that led Polk to victory against all odds
- organic act that created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska
- 11th president
- any of the southern states of the US in which slavery was legal before the Civil War.
- group of soldiers who fight on horses
31 Clues: 11th president • 12th president of the United States • group of soldiers who fight on horses • 19th quadrennial presidential election • a state of the US in which slavery was illegal. • legislation that provided for the admission of Maine • popular slogan that led Polk to victory against all odds • a group of states or nations united into one political body • ...
Jackson era crossword puzzle 2023-02-10
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- the act of becoming independent and no longer part of a country
- one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States. Founded in 1828, it was predominantly built by Martin Van Buren
- the practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters
- the Trail of Tears was the deadly route used by Native Americans when forced off their ancestral lands and into Oklahoma
- the third and last president of the Second Bank of the United states
- evolving land area set aside by the United States Government for the relocation of Native Americans
- authorizing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders
- political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government
- indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands of the United States
- the ninth president of the united states
- andrew jacksons wife
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- second federally authorized Hamiltonian national bank in the United States
- a person selected to represent a group of people in some political assembly of the United States
- native American polymath of the Cherokee Nation
- a political party in the United States that evolved from a conservative-leaning faction of the Democratic-Republican Party
- the constitutional theory that individual states can invalidate federal laws or judicial decisions they deem unconstitutional
- a conservative political party that existed in the United States during the middle 19th century
- eighth vice president of the united states from 1837 to 1841
- cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles
- seventh vice president of the united states from 1825 to 1832
- the fourth chief justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835
21 Clues: andrew jacksons wife • the ninth president of the united states • native American polymath of the Cherokee Nation • cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles • eighth vice president of the united states from 1837 to 1841 • seventh vice president of the united states from 1825 to 1832 • the act of becoming independent and no longer part of a country • ...
Just Right Government 2020-12-01
Across
- Early Americans had something in common with this fictional character!
- These were the “individuals” in the “confederation” created by the Articles
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose
- States must treat their own citizens and other states’ citizens this way
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes
- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution
- The Articles of Confederation was America’s first plan for _____.
- The branch that interprets laws
- Under the Virginia Plan, these states would have more power
- States send these to Congress
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states
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- The branch that makes laws
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that had only one of these
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power
- The Articles did not let Congress create this
- The branch that carries out laws
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws
23 Clues: The branch that makes laws • States send these to Congress • The branch that interprets laws • The branch that carries out laws • The Articles did not let Congress create this • A group of individuals united together for a purpose • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these • One of two things people were afraid states might lose • ...
commodities 2024-11-14
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- is the top rice-producing state in the United States
- is the world's leading producer of oats
- builder is a machine used in the harvest and processing of cotton
- is the state nut of Texas
- is the top potato-producing state in the United States
- is the world's top producer of coffee beans
- was adopted as the Texas state fruit on May 17, 1993.
- is the largest peach-producing state in the United States
- is a machine designed to harvest a variety of cultivated seeds.
- is the top pecan-producing state in the United States
- is the leading state in the United States for sesame production
- a farm implement, usually towed behind a tractor, that sows (plants) seeds in rows throughout a field
- is the world's top producer of rice
- Texas produces the most in the United states producing around 40% of the total
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- produces the most wheat and oats in the United state
- are taken from the ground using a digger/shaker/inverter
- the united states produces the most in the world
- grama is the state grass of Texas
- is the state large mammal of Texas
- is the top asparagus-producing state in the United States
- is the top watermelon-producing state in the United States
- is the top soybean-producing state in the United States
- is the largest producer of sugar beets in the United States
- is the state that produces the most corn in the United States
- is the state flower of Texas
- is the world's top producer of avocados
26 Clues: is the state nut of Texas • is the state flower of Texas • grama is the state grass of Texas • is the state large mammal of Texas • is the world's top producer of rice • is the world's leading producer of oats • is the world's top producer of avocados • is the world's top producer of coffee beans • the united states produces the most in the world • ...
Articles of Confederation vs Constitution 2021-02-23
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- These were the "individuals" in the "confederation" created by the Articles.
- The Constitution says laws passed by Congress are ___ to state laws.
- The chamber of Congress where each state gets two votes.
- The branch that carries out laws.
- The Articles of Confederation created a government that only had one of these.
- A group of individuals united together for a purpose.
- Under the New Jersey plan, these states would have more power.
- The document that replaced the Articles of Confederation.
- The Articles let Congress create this but not pay for it.
- Under the Articles, America did not have one of these.
- The Articles of Confederation was America's first plan for _____.
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- States send these to Congress.
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose.
- One problem was that states charged these on goods from other states.
- The branch that interprets laws.
- Fraction of states that must agree to change the Constitution.
- Under the Articles of Confederation, congress could not do this to its laws, so states could just ignore laws.
- States must treat their own citizens and other states' citizens this way.
- The branch that makes laws.
- One of two things people were afraid states might lose.
- In the House of Representatives, the number of votes a state gets depends on this.
21 Clues: The branch that makes laws. • States send these to Congress. • The branch that interprets laws. • The branch that carries out laws. • A group of individuals united together for a purpose. • Under the Articles, America did not have one of these. • One of two things people were afraid states might lose. • One of two things people were afraid states might lose. • ...
Civil war 2023-05-16
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- loyalty to their region
- freedom from slavery
- loyal to the Confederacy
- duty to be paid
- withdrawal from a larger group
- The president during the civil war
- To accept defeat
- A major political party
- a surprise attack
- Also known as the Northern states
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- loyal to the northern states
- African Americans being owned
- loyal to the government of the U.S
- Also known as the Southern states
- loyal to Confederate states
- A state of armed conflict
- A crop that is sold for money
- called the Confederacy states
- The national guard
- called the Union states
- someone who wishes to stop slavery
21 Clues: duty to be paid • To accept defeat • a surprise attack • The national guard • freedom from slavery • loyalty to their region • called the Union states • A major political party • loyal to the Confederacy • A state of armed conflict • loyal to Confederate states • loyal to the northern states • African Americans being owned • A crop that is sold for money • called the Confederacy states • ...
Geometry - Properties Vocabulary 2021-10-21
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- accepted statement or fact
- swap the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional
- property that states if a=b, then ac=bc
- property that states if a=b, then b=a
- an if-then statement
- property that states a(b+c)=ab+ac
- example that shows a conjecture is incorrect
- negate he hypothesis & conclusion of converse
- a conjecture or statement that must be proven true
- connect two or more statements with OR
- property that states if a=b, then a/c=b/c
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- property that states if a=b, then a-c=b-c
- the IF part of a conditional statement
- conclusion you reach using inductive reasoning
- reasoning based on patterns you observe
- property that states if a=b and b=c, then a=c
- property that states a=a
- the THEN part of a conditional statement
- connect two or more statements with AND
- property that states if a=b, then a+b=b+c
- negate the hypothesis & conclusion of a conditional
21 Clues: an if-then statement • property that states a=a • accepted statement or fact • property that states a(b+c)=ab+ac • property that states if a=b, then b=a • the IF part of a conditional statement • connect two or more statements with OR • property that states if a=b, then ac=bc • reasoning based on patterns you observe • connect two or more statements with AND • ...
The American Civil War 2024-05-11
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- President during the Civil War, Abraham
- Withdrawal of Southern states from the Union
- Institution at the heart of the conflict
- President of the Confederate States, Jefferson
- Era following the Civil War
- Confederate general who surrendered at Appomattox, Robert E.
- Jackson, Confederate general killed by friendly fire
- Rights, concept invoked by the Confederacy
- Proclamation freeing slaves in rebellious states
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- First major battle of the Civil War
- Warships used by both sides
- Northern states loyal to the United States
- Battle that began the Civil War
- Union general who marched through Georgia, William T.
- Battle in Tennessee, a Union victory
- Pivotal battle in Pennsylvania
- Bloodiest single-day battle in American history
- Union general who accepted Lee's surrender, Ulysses S.
- Southern states that seceded from the Union
- Courthouse, site of Lee's surrender
20 Clues: Warships used by both sides • Era following the Civil War • Pivotal battle in Pennsylvania • Battle that began the Civil War • First major battle of the Civil War • Courthouse, site of Lee's surrender • Battle in Tennessee, a Union victory • President during the Civil War, Abraham • Institution at the heart of the conflict • Northern states loyal to the United States • ...
Tucker and Stefan 2023-01-12
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- - A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery.
- - someone that owns slaves
- the internal forced migration of slaves to the South and West in the United States
- : the upswing in American cotton production during the nineteenth century
- - nickname for the Confederate States of America or also known as the confederacy
- - These states were slave states that did not leave the Union, but largely supported the cause of the Confederates
- crop: a crop grown to be sold for profit instead of consumption by the farmer’s family
- - Northern states o f the United States also called the Union
- - An army of citizens used during emergencies.
- slave trade the trading of slaves within the borders of the United States
- Slave Law - A law passed by Congress in 1850 that said escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners.
- the idea that blacks and whites come from different origins
- a majority of a separate region (that would otherwise be in the minority of the nation) with the power to veto or disallow legislation put forward by a hostile majority
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- the premise that southern white slaveholders acted in the best interests of their slaves
- was a essential water highway for trading goods
- - A nickname given to people in the South supporting the Confederate States.
- - A large farm in the southern United States. Before the Civil War many of the workers on plantations were enslaved.
- - A large farm in the southern United States. Before the Civil War many of the workers on plantations were enslaved.
- - A nickname for people from the North as well as Union soldiers
- - A decision made by the Supreme Court that said Congress could not outlaw slavery and that people of African descent were not necessarily U.S. citizens.
- gin - separates cotton fibers from their seeds
- the secret diplomatic memo stating that if Spain refused to sell Cuba to the United States, the United States was justified in taking the island as a national security measure
- - A term meaning "before war". It was often used to describe the United States before the Civil War.
- - someone that owned by someone
- - Another name for the Confederate States of America or the South. The Confederacy was a group of states that left the United States to form their own country.
- - Putting the local interests and customs ahead of the entire
26 Clues: - someone that owns slaves • - someone that owned by someone • - An army of citizens used during emergencies. • was a essential water highway for trading goods • gin - separates cotton fibers from their seeds • - A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery. • the idea that blacks and whites come from different origins • ...
Revolutionary Characters 2017-06-04
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- Third Vice President of United States
- First President of United States
- Built Mount Airy
- Known as "FDR"
- Married Mary Norris in 1770
- Emperor of the French in 1804
- Lawyer for Victory for John Peter Zenger
- Second President of United States
- Influential American Writer in 19th Century
- Fifth President of United States
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- Wrote "History of the Province of Massachusetts Bay"
- Leader of Annapolis Convention
- Penman of the Constitution
- Mark Twain was His Pen Name
- Friend of John Adams
- Third President of United States
- Fourth President of United States
- Writer of "The Age of Reason"
- Known for the Lightning Rod
- Father Figure to Benjamin Franklin
20 Clues: Known as "FDR" • Built Mount Airy • Friend of John Adams • Penman of the Constitution • Mark Twain was His Pen Name • Known for the Lightning Rod • Married Mary Norris in 1770 • Writer of "The Age of Reason" • Emperor of the French in 1804 • Leader of Annapolis Convention • Third President of United States • First President of United States • Fifth President of United States • ...
American History 2020-11-19
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- the 2nd president of the United States
- Chief Justice of the United States from 1801-1835
- the 1st president of the United States
- a 1794 uprising of farmers in western Pennsylvania in protest of a whiskey tax enacted by the federal government
- an elector that does not vote for who they pledged to vote for
- states that repeatedly vote for one party
- people that want more power for the states
- states that do not show a pattern of voting for one party
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- the first 10 amendments of the Constitution
- judges appointed right before Thomas Jefferson took office
- people that want a strong central government
- the Father of the Constitution
- the 3rd president of the United States
- Secretary of the Treasury for George Washington
- having one legislative chamber
- having two legislative chambers
- a strong central government
- the 1st Chief Justice of the United States
- an offical count of the population every 10 years
- a 60x60 piece of land
20 Clues: a 60x60 piece of land • a strong central government • the Father of the Constitution • having one legislative chamber • having two legislative chambers • the 2nd president of the United States • the 3rd president of the United States • the 1st president of the United States • states that repeatedly vote for one party • the 1st Chief Justice of the United States • ...
Civil War 2024-04-11
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- Major battle in Pennsylvania that was the turning point of the war
- Proclamation, Announcement ending slavery in the states in rebellion
- Davis,He was the President of the Confederacy
- The Civil war had more of this than any other war for Americans
- used by Civil War doctors to stop the spread of disease from wounds
- Courthouse,Where Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses S Grant
- Major role women played in the Civil War
- to the Sea,Campaign by General Sherman during the Civil War
- States,Slave states that remained part of the Union
- E Lee,He was the general of the Confederate Army
- states did this to leave the Union
- The first battle between this type of ship happened during the Civil War
- DC,Capital of the United States
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- Major issue that the Civil War was fought about
- States trying to preserve the United States
- Capital of the Confederacy
- method that changed the way the Civil War was fought
- Plan,This was the plan by the Union to blockade Southern ports
- of states that left the United States
- Lincoln,He was the President of the Union
20 Clues: Capital of the Confederacy • DC,Capital of the United States • states did this to leave the Union • of states that left the United States • Major role women played in the Civil War • Lincoln,He was the President of the Union • States trying to preserve the United States • Davis,He was the President of the Confederacy • Major issue that the Civil War was fought about • ...