states Crossword Puzzles
States of Matter 2022-03-02
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- The state of matter in which materials have a definite shape and definite volume.
- A temperature of 0 Kelvins.
- The state of matter in which a material has a definite volume but not a definite shape.
- A law that states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature in kelvins if the pressure and the number of particles of the gas are constant.
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- During this change the system absorbs energy from its surround
- The pressure caused by the collisions of this vapor and the walls of the container is called.
- The state of matter in which a material has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.
- The energy an object has due to its motion.
- The reversible physical change that occurs when a substance changes from one state of matter to another.
- A law that states that the volume of a gas in inversely proportional to its pressure if the temperature and the number of particles are constant.
- The result of a force distributed over an area.
11 Clues: A temperature of 0 Kelvins. • The energy an object has due to its motion. • The result of a force distributed over an area. • During this change the system absorbs energy from its surround • The state of matter in which materials have a definite shape and definite volume. • The state of matter in which a material has a definite volume but not a definite shape. • ...
Midwest States Vocabulary 2016-12-01
11 Clues: the Badger State • the Hawkeye State • the Show Me State • the largest city in Iowa • grain grown in the Midwest • the Star of the North state • the largest city in Missouri • animals raised in the Midwest • the largest city in Minnesota • the largest city in Wisconsin • people go on vacation to visit a state
Northeastern States & Capitals 2024-04-30
11 Clues: The capital of Maine • The capital of Vermont • The capital of New York • The capital of Delaware • The capital of Maryland • The capital of New Jersey • The capital of Connecticut • The capital of Pennsylvania • The capital of Rhode Island • The capital of New Hampshire • The capital of Massachusetts
States of Matter 2024-10-01
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- When liquid turns to gas
- When liquid turns to solid
- When solid turns to liquid
- Particles are far and fast
- Particles are close and slow
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- When gas turns to liquid
- Anything that has mass and volume
- The ability to do work
- Particles are loose and there's some space
- The amount of particles in a substance
- The amount of space something takes up
11 Clues: The ability to do work • When gas turns to liquid • When liquid turns to gas • When liquid turns to solid • When solid turns to liquid • Particles are far and fast • Particles are close and slow • Anything that has mass and volume • The amount of particles in a substance • The amount of space something takes up • Particles are loose and there's some space
States of Matter 2023-06-21
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- When a gas cools to become a liquid
- Particles have spcaes between them and moving fast
- How particles in a solid move ever so slightly
- Particles are waekly attached to each other
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- When a liquid becomes a solid
- When a solid turns to a liquid
- When particles bump into one another they...
- When a liquid becomes a gas
- a measurement of heat energy
- Form of energy that causes particles to vibrate
- Particles are close together and vibrating slightly
11 Clues: When a liquid becomes a gas • a measurement of heat energy • When a liquid becomes a solid • When a solid turns to a liquid • When a gas cools to become a liquid • When particles bump into one another they... • Particles are waekly attached to each other • How particles in a solid move ever so slightly • Form of energy that causes particles to vibrate • ...
States Of Matter 2022-11-02
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- The temperature scale used by scientists worldwide
- is the measure of the average kinetic energy of a substance
- Do not take the shape of their container(rigid structure)
- This state of matter can be poured
- At zero degrees ______, particles would stop moving
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- We are studying the states of _______
- Has particles that are widely spaced
- Particles can have kinetic and _____ energy
- When you heat ice, the ice will_______
- Thermal energy is the measure of potential and _____ energy of a substance
- Gases have higher potential ______ than solids
11 Clues: This state of matter can be poured • Has particles that are widely spaced • We are studying the states of _______ • When you heat ice, the ice will_______ • Particles can have kinetic and _____ energy • Gases have higher potential ______ than solids • The temperature scale used by scientists worldwide • At zero degrees ______, particles would stop moving • ...
States Of Matter 2022-11-01
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- A change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
- a very small piece of matter
- The change of state from a liquid to a gas
- A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume.
- A state of matter with no definite shape or volume.
- The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas
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- A representation of an object or event
- At the very high temperatures of stars (and lightning), atoms lose their electrons
- The change of state from a gas to a liquid
- The change in state from a solid to a liquid
- A state of matter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.
11 Clues: a very small piece of matter • A representation of an object or event • The change of state from a gas to a liquid • The change of state from a liquid to a gas • The change in state from a solid to a liquid • The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas • A state of matter with no definite shape or volume. • ...
States of Matter 2023-01-19
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- Doesn't have a definitive shape nor volume
- Change from a gas to a solid
- A liquid's resistance to flowing
- Change from a solid to a liquid
- Change from a gas to a liquid
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- Change from a liquid to a gas
- Change from a solid to a gas
- Has a definitive volume but not a definitive shape
- Made of particles of extremely high kinetic energy
- Change from a liquid to a solid
- Has a definitive shape and volume
11 Clues: Change from a solid to a gas • Change from a gas to a solid • Change from a liquid to a gas • Change from a gas to a liquid • Change from a liquid to a solid • Change from a solid to a liquid • A liquid's resistance to flowing • Has a definitive shape and volume • Doesn't have a definitive shape nor volume • Has a definitive volume but not a definitive shape • ...
States of Matter 2022-09-26
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- becoming water vapor
- liquid to a gas
- having a consistency like that of water or oil
- solid to a liquid
- liquid to a solid
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- become a liquid
- solid straight to gas
- anything that has mass and takes up space
- dry ice composed of
- firm and stable in shape
- substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
11 Clues: become a liquid • liquid to a gas • solid to a liquid • liquid to a solid • dry ice composed of • becoming water vapor • solid straight to gas • firm and stable in shape • anything that has mass and takes up space • having a consistency like that of water or oil • substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
States of Matter 2022-09-26
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- becoming water vapor
- liquid to a gas
- having a consistency like that of water or oil
- solid to a liquid
- liquid to a solid
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- become a liquid
- solid straight to gas
- anything that has mass and takes up space
- dry ice composed of
- firm and stable in shape
- substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
11 Clues: become a liquid • liquid to a gas • solid to a liquid • liquid to a solid • dry ice composed of • becoming water vapor • solid straight to gas • firm and stable in shape • anything that has mass and takes up space • having a consistency like that of water or oil • substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
States of Matter 2022-09-26
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- becoming water vapor
- liquid to a gas
- having a consistency like that of water or oil
- solid to a liquid
- liquid to a solid
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- become a liquid
- solid straight to gas
- anything that has mass and takes up space
- dry ice composed of
- firm and stable in shape
- substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
11 Clues: become a liquid • liquid to a gas • solid to a liquid • liquid to a solid • dry ice composed of • becoming water vapor • solid straight to gas • firm and stable in shape • anything that has mass and takes up space • having a consistency like that of water or oil • substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
States of Matter 2022-09-26
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- becoming water vapor
- liquid to a gas
- having a consistency like that of water or oil
- solid to a liquid
- liquid to a solid
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- become a liquid
- solid straight to gas
- anything that has mass and takes up space
- dry ice composed of
- firm and stable in shape
- substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
11 Clues: become a liquid • liquid to a gas • solid to a liquid • liquid to a solid • dry ice composed of • becoming water vapor • solid straight to gas • firm and stable in shape • anything that has mass and takes up space • having a consistency like that of water or oil • substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container
States of matter 2022-08-31
11 Clues: solid to gas • gas to liquid • ___ of matter • water to steam • liquid to solid • not solid or gas • not gas or liquid • dry ice is made of • not liquid or solid • Water going from liquid to gas • what is it when something goes to a different state of matter
STATES OF MATTER 2023-08-12
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- process of converting liquid to gas
- means hidden heat
- ability of substance to flow
- Gas----> Solid, directly without liquid state
- process of converting solid into liquid state
- heat energy required to convert 1kg of liquid to gaseous state at its boiling point at atmospheric pressure
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- temperature at which a substance converts from Liquid state to gaseous state.
- process of converting a solid directly to gaseous state
- process of converting liquid into vapor state at temperature below boiling point
- Gas----->Liquid
- ability of substance to retain shape
11 Clues: Gas----->Liquid • means hidden heat • ability of substance to flow • process of converting liquid to gas • ability of substance to retain shape • Gas----> Solid, directly without liquid state • process of converting solid into liquid state • process of converting a solid directly to gaseous state • ...
States of Matter 2022-10-26
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- no definite shape or volume
- change from solid to liquid
- resistance of a liquid to flow
- change from solid to liquid
- definite volume, no definite shape
- change from gas to liquid
- change from liquid to gas
- move back and forth
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- inward force of attraction in liquids
- definite shape, definite volume
- degrees Celsius for water to freeze
- anything that has mass and takes up space
12 Clues: move back and forth • change from gas to liquid • change from liquid to gas • no definite shape or volume • change from solid to liquid • change from solid to liquid • resistance of a liquid to flow • definite shape, definite volume • definite volume, no definite shape • degrees Celsius for water to freeze • inward force of attraction in liquids • ...
United States Governemnt 2023-05-16
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- This type of government divides power between state, national, and local
- the section of the Constitution that says why it was written
- purpose of the Bill of rights is to protect the rights of individual liberty and
- The way the state maintains social order, enacts laws, and provides public services is called
- First 10 amendments are called
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- The idea that is the cornerstone of representation in our government is based on
- The military draft is an example of what power
- Congress is made up of two houses, which is called
- This amendment gave women the right to vote
- Caused the end of the Articles of Confederation
- Type of democracy we have in the United States
11 Clues: First 10 amendments are called • This amendment gave women the right to vote • The military draft is an example of what power • Type of democracy we have in the United States • Caused the end of the Articles of Confederation • Congress is made up of two houses, which is called • the section of the Constitution that says why it was written • ...
States and Capitals 2023-09-27
12 Clues: Pelican State • Buckeye State • Sunshine state • The first state • The golden state • North Star state • The sentinel state • The Wolverine State • Land of opportunity • The Grand Canyon state • jersey The garden state • York The empire state
sumerian city-states 2024-11-12
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- Created Cuneiform
- What/ where Sumer is now or what the location of Sumer is now
- Temples built by Sumerians
- The supply of water to land or crops
- A carved stone slab
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- The Land between two rivers
- a tool that allowed farmers to cur grass
- A mythical hero of Sumer
- A form of writing
- What was another name for Sumer
- A type of metal
11 Clues: A type of metal • Created Cuneiform • A form of writing • A carved stone slab • A mythical hero of Sumer • Temples built by Sumerians • The Land between two rivers • What was another name for Sumer • The supply of water to land or crops • a tool that allowed farmers to cur grass • What/ where Sumer is now or what the location of Sumer is now
states of matter 2025-06-04
11 Clues: I go up • you need me • I get bubbly • I also go up • you cant see me • hard like a rock • I can be reversed • you want me on a hot day • some Invisible some smell bad • my atoms spread when I'm doing this • you cant touch it but it can touch you
States of Matter 2025-09-08
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- Energy Energy that comes from something hot and can make things warmer.
- The ability to do work or cause change.
- Potential Energy Energy stored in something stretchy or springy, like a rubber band, when it is stretched or compressed.
- Energy __________ is when energy moves from one object or place to another, like heat moving from a stove to a pot.
- Potential Energy Energy stored in an object because of its height, like a ball held up in the air.
- _______(Light) Energy is a type of energy that allows us to see things and travels in waves.
- Energy Vibrations that travel through air, water, or other materials and can be heard by our ears.
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- Energy __________ is when energy changes from one form to another, like electrical energy changing into light energy in a bulb.
- Energy Energy created by moving electric charges (called electrons), which powers devices like lights and computers.
- Energy an object has because it is moving.
- Energy Energy stored in substances, like food or fuel, which is released during a chemical reaction.
11 Clues: The ability to do work or cause change. • Energy an object has because it is moving. • Energy Energy that comes from something hot and can make things warmer. • _______(Light) Energy is a type of energy that allows us to see things and travels in waves. • Potential Energy Energy stored in an object because of its height, like a ball held up in the air. • ...
States of Matter 2025-10-20
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- change of state from liquid to solid
- particles in a solid move very
- particles slow down when you ______ heat energy
- particles in a gas move very
- change of state from gas to liquid
- particles are closely compacted together
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- change of state from a liquid to a gas
- change of state from solid to liquid
- particles speed up when you _____ heat energy
- particles have LOTS of space between them
- particles have space to move past one another
11 Clues: particles in a gas move very • particles in a solid move very • change of state from gas to liquid • change of state from liquid to solid • change of state from solid to liquid • change of state from a liquid to a gas • particles are closely compacted together • particles have LOTS of space between them • particles speed up when you _____ heat energy • ...
United States Government 2025-12-31
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- Shared sovereignty system
- Process of formally accusing federal officials
- Structural doctrine dividing government powers
- Upper chamber of Congress
- Foundational governing document
- Branch interpreting the law
- Number of Supreme Court justices
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- Lawmaking branch collectively
- First Amendment protection often challenged in court
- Lawmaking branch collectively
- Government power over private property
- First ten constitutional amendments, collectively
12 Clues: Shared sovereignty system • Upper chamber of Congress • Branch interpreting the law • Lawmaking branch collectively • Lawmaking branch collectively • Foundational governing document • Number of Supreme Court justices • Government power over private property • Process of formally accusing federal officials • Structural doctrine dividing government powers • ...
States of America 2025-12-05
11 Clues: Our home state • Capital is Boise • Capital is Madison • The sunshine state • Capital is Olympia • Capital is Springfield • Austin is the capital here • Connected to British Columbia • Washington D.C is located here • Has plenty tropical beaches here • Las Vegas is a popular place here
Paddock AH U2b: Crossword Puzzle 2023-01-04
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- Stephen Douglas' attempt to allow popular sovereignty to decide the slavery issue in the territories in exchange for the Trans-Continental Railroad linking California and Illinois.
- United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery newspaper called The Liberator
- Lewis Cass' idea that locals should decide whether they wanted slavery or not.
- Abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1858)
- Required that northern states pay to arrest runaways, put them on a commissioner trial and return them to slavery.
- United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
- Term that refers to guides on the Underground Railroad
- United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state
- Former slave who helped slaves escape on the Underground Railroad
- First state to secede from the Union
- 1857 Supreme Court decision ruling that a slave who had escaped to a free state enjoyed no rights as a citizen and that Congress had no authority to ban slavery in the territories.
- Laws passed by Northern state governments to counteract the Fugitive Slave Acts and protect escaped slaves, by giving them the right to a jury trial.
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- Movement to end slavery
- Site of a federal arsenal where a militant abolitionist attempted to start a slave rebellion
- California = free state, popular sovereignty for Utah and New Mexico, slave trade abolished in DC, and Fugitive Slave Law
- Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
- A network of Southern Abolitionists that helped slaves escape to freedom in the North
- An agreement in 1820 that new states would be introduced as pairs of pro and anti slavery in order to keep the Senate balanced.
- Novel which portrayed slavery as brutal and immoral and kept Great Britain from supporting the Confederacy (South) during the US Civil War.
- Lincoln, the Republican candidate, won because the Democratic party was split over slavery. As a result, the South no longer felt like it has a voice in politics and a number of states seceded from the Union.
- Leader of a slave rebellion in 1831 in Virginia. Revolt led to stricter restrictions on slaves and a "gag rule" in Congress that forbid discussion of slavery.
21 Clues: Movement to end slavery • Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin • First state to secede from the Union • Term that refers to guides on the Underground Railroad • Former slave who helped slaves escape on the Underground Railroad • United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state • ...
History Vocab 2020-12-17
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- An employee within a system of unfree labor who is bound by signal or Fareed contract
- president abraham lincoln issued it, on jan. 1, 1863
- Charge for stamps on sale for taxes
- In 1651, the British parliament, In the first of what became knew as Nav. Act.
- He was a strong federal government and played a key role in defending and ratifying our constitution
- Taxed there sugar and Fareed Britain to only trade
- Became one of the cornerstones of native American law in the united states
- He was the primary draftsman of the united states declaration of independence. he was alive from April 13, 1743- July 4, 1826
- His blueprint for reconstruction included the ten percent plan, which specified that southern states could be readmatted
- relating to American political party of the early 19th century
- A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiations
- was an escaped slavery who became a leader
- A historic site. It Includes the remain of 18th century
- was the 16th president of the united states
- aqustion of the territory
- formally known as the bureau of refugees
- passed by congress on jan. 31, 1865
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- Pitted the colonies of British America against these of new France
- A planting of crops
- Outlined a strong national government with three branches I legislative, executive, and judical.
- A belief in the Definitions of profitable trading
- People dressed as Indians dropped it all in the water so they couldn't use it and lost money.
- 19th century citrine or belief
- ratified in 1868, graanted citizenship to all persons born or naturlized in the united states
- a conflit fought between the U.S.
- granted african american men the right to vote.
- A person who favors abollition
- It was in july 4, 1776, the 13 colonies servered their political connections to Great Britian
- it was a proposal for the structure of the united states government
- He was commander in chief of the continental army during the American revolutionary war
- action of withdrawing formally
- George III, ruled England for almost two centuries. Was the king of Britain during the American revolutionary war.
- was an American stage actor who assinated president Abraham Lincoln
33 Clues: A planting of crops • aqustion of the territory • 19th century citrine or belief • A person who favors abollition • action of withdrawing formally • a conflit fought between the U.S. • Charge for stamps on sale for taxes • passed by congress on jan. 31, 1865 • formally known as the bureau of refugees • was an escaped slavery who became a leader • ...
History Vocab 2020-12-17
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- was an escaped slavery who became a leader
- A planting of crops
- a conflit fought between the U.S.
- In 1651, the British parliament, In the first of what became knew as Nav. Act.
- People dressed as Indians dropped it all in the water so they couldn't use it and lost money.
- was an American stage actor who assinated president Abraham Lincoln
- president abraham lincoln issued it, on jan. 1, 1863
- A person who favors abollition
- it was a proposal for the structure of the united states government
- 19th century citrine or belief
- A belief in the Definitions of profitable trading
- passed by congress on jan. 31, 1865
- Pitted the colonies of British America against these of new France
- aqustion of the territory
- It was in july 4, 1776, the 13 colonies servered their political connections to Great Britian
- formally known as the bureau of refugees
- Taxed there sugar and Fareed Britain to only trade
- He was the primary draftsman of the united states declaration of independence. he was alive from April 13, 1743- July 4, 1826
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- He was a strong federal government and played a key role in defending and ratifying our constitution
- He was commander in chief of the continental army during the American revolutionary war
- ratified in 1868, graanted citizenship to all persons born or naturlized in the united states
- A historic site. It Includes the remain of 18th century
- Became one of the cornerstones of native American law in the united states
- A form of democracy in which people decide on policy initiations
- An employee within a system of unfree labor who is bound by signal or Fareed contract
- granted african american men the right to vote.
- relating to American political party of the early 19th century
- His blueprint for reconstruction included the ten percent plan, which specified that southern states could be readmatted
- Outlined a strong national government with three branches I legislative, executive, and judical.
- Charge for stamps on sale for taxes
- action of withdrawing formally
- George III, ruled England for almost two centuries. Was the king of Britain during the American revolutionary war.
- was the 16th president of the united states
33 Clues: A planting of crops • aqustion of the territory • A person who favors abollition • 19th century citrine or belief • action of withdrawing formally • a conflit fought between the U.S. • Charge for stamps on sale for taxes • passed by congress on jan. 31, 1865 • formally known as the bureau of refugees • was an escaped slavery who became a leader • ...
FORMING A GOVERNMENT 2021-01-14
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- Statute for Religious Freedom, This document declared that no person could be forced to attend a particular church or be required to pay for a church with tax money
- Branch, Includes the president and the departments that help run the government
- A set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government.
- Ordinance of 1785, Land was split into townships which were 36 square miles divided into 36 lots of 640 acres
- commerce, Trade between two or more states
- Branch, Made up of all the national courts.
- Mason, Opposed the Constitution and believed the guaranteeing individual rights
- Occurs when there are increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money.
- Must be approved by two-thirds majority of both houses of Congress and then ratified by three-fourths of the states before taking effect
- Plan, New federal constitution that would give sovereignty or supreme power to the central government
- Carta, A document signed by King John in 1215, made the king subject to law.
- Papers, These essays supporting the Constitution were written by Alexander Hamilton James Madison and John Jay.
- of Confederation, The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution.
- Convention, Held in May 1787 in Philadelphia's Independence Hall to improve the Articles of Confederation
- A period of low economic activity combined with a rise in unemployment
- Rebellion, Protest high taxes and heavy debt
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- Compromise, The agreement to make two-house legislature
- of Rights, A living document for more than 200 years
- The right to vote by allowing any white man who paid taxes to vote
- People who opposed the Constitution and thought that the Constitutional Convention should not have created a new government
- Territory, Included areas that are now Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio Minnesota and Wisconsin
- Supporters of the Constitution
- Taxes on imports or exports.
- and Balances, Keeps any branch from becoming too powerful
- Jersey Plan, The plan gave each state an equal number of votes and thus an equal voice in the federal government
- Madison, He co-wrote The Federalist Papers co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party and served as the fifth United States Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809.
26 Clues: Taxes on imports or exports. • Supporters of the Constitution • commerce, Trade between two or more states • Branch, Made up of all the national courts. • Rebellion, Protest high taxes and heavy debt • of Rights, A living document for more than 200 years • Compromise, The agreement to make two-house legislature • ...
Forming a Government 2021-01-16
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- ten of the proposed amendments intended to protect citizen's rights
- a meeting held in Independence Hall in Philadelphia where delegates from the states wrote the constitution (1787)
- the idea that political authority is in the hands of the people
- the uprising of farmers to protest high taxes and heavy debt
- a period of low economic activity combined with a rise of unemployment
- offical changes
- a system of government where power is distributed between a central government and individual states
- an agreement made at the constitutional convention establishing that the lower house would be represented by population while in the upper house each state has equal representation
- a proposed constitution that would give sovereignty to the central government
- trade between two or more states
- lands including present day Indiana, Michigan, Illinois,Ohio, and Wisconsion
- offical approval
- known as the "father of the Constitution" for his ideas about government and his ability to lead the delegates to agreement
- an anti-federalist who believed the constitution needed a section guarenteeing individual rights
- branch of government responsible for interpreting laws, punishing criminals, and settling disputes between states.
- a document that declared no person could be forced to attend a particular church or pay for a church with tax money
- a set of basic principles and laws that states the powers and duties of the government
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- taxes on imports or exports
- a document that created the first central government for the United States that was later replaced with the constitution
- the right to vote
- branch of government responsible for making sure laws are carried out
- supporters of the constitution
- to plead in favor of
- a document signed by King John which made the king subject to law
- branch of government responsible of propossing and passing laws
- an agreement where only three-fifths of a state's slave population counted when determining representation
- increased prices of goods and services combined with the reduced value of money
- people who opposed the constitution
- a system established by the constitution that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful
- a poor farmer and Revoluntionary War veteran who led hundreds of men in a forced shutdown of the Sumpreme Court
30 Clues: offical changes • offical approval • the right to vote • to plead in favor of • taxes on imports or exports • supporters of the constitution • trade between two or more states • people who opposed the constitution • the uprising of farmers to protest high taxes and heavy debt • the idea that political authority is in the hands of the people • ...
Unit 6 Vocab 2018-02-20
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- Mexican territory surrendered to the United States at the end of the war with Mexico
- practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs
- Congressman who represented the wants of the southern states
- 8th President, during his presidency America went through an economic crisis called the Panic of 1837
- Spanish mission in San Antonio, Texas; the site of a famous battle of the Texas Revolution in 1836
- 11th President, during his presidency America gained Texas, and Mexican Cession, and the Gadsden Purchase
- the forced removal of Cherokees and their transportation to Oklahoma
- people who went to California during the gold rush of 1849
- Treaty ending Mexican War and granting vast territories to the United States
- act passed by South Carolina that declared the 1832 tariff illegal
- canal completed in 1825 that connected Lake Erie to the Hudson River
- purchase of land from mexico in 1853 that established the present U.S.-mexico boundary
- Political party formed in 1834 to oppose policies of Andrew Jackson
- led the Mormon migration to Utah
- to add or take over
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- the right to vote
- to give up
- law passed in 1830 that forced many Native American nations to move west of the Mississippi River
- A political party formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson after the presidential election of 1824.
- the right of states to limit the power of the federal government
- 1800s belief the America had the right to spread across the continent
- Texans defeated the Mexicans, gaining their independence
- founder of Texas
- road built by the federal government in the early 1800s that extended from Maryland to Illinois
- trappers who explored and hunted in Oregon Territory in the early 1800s
- Congressman who represented the wants of the western states
- 9th President, he served the shortest term as president, only 31 days
- was an American statesman who served as a diplomat, minister and ambassador to foreign nations, and treaty negotiator, United States Senator, U.S. Representative
- an important trade trail west from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico
- 10th President, he took over for Harrison when he died
- Trail from independence Missouri to Oregon used by many pioneers during the 1840s
- leader of the Texas Revolution and the first president of the Republic of Texas
32 Clues: to give up • founder of Texas • the right to vote • to add or take over • led the Mormon migration to Utah • 10th President, he took over for Harrison when he died • Texans defeated the Mexicans, gaining their independence • people who went to California during the gold rush of 1849 • Congressman who represented the wants of the western states • ...
Gov Week 2 Activity 2019-08-29
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- Form of government where power derives from citizens, but public officials make policy and govern according to existing law
- Opposed the new Constitution during the ratification period
- Formal process of changing the Constitution
- Presidential electors who are selected to represent the votes of their respective states
- Required colonists to house British soldiers in their homes
- Where the Declaration of Independence was approved and George Washington was made head of Continental Army; second time colonists met
- Powers given to Congress by the Constitution
- Document that establishes the basic rules for how a society shall be governed
- Twelve states met to revise the Articles of Confederation, but they ended up creating an entirely new Constitution
- Compromise over slavery the said for every five slaves, three counted towards the states population; this granted slave states more representation
- Government authority is divided among three branches: Judicial, Executive, Legislative
- Five colonists were killed by British soldiers after a group of colonists were taunting them
- Supported the new Constitution during the ratification period
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- First 10 Amendments to the Constitution; provide basic rights
- Initial governing authority of United States; precursor to Constitution
- System of government where sovereignty is divided between national and state governments
- Gives Congress power to pass laws that are necessary and proper to ruling the nation
- Rejected reconciliation with Britain and sent grievances to King George III; first time colonists met
- Document declaring American independence from Great Britain
- Authority of courts to declare laws passed by Congress and actions of president as unconstitutional
- Placed a tax on almost all paper products
- Colonists dumped taxed tea into the Boston Harbor
- Government where ultimate authority lies with regional governments
- Compromise on legislative representation where the lower chamber is based on population and the upper chamber provides equal representation
- Powers not explicitly given to Congress through writing, however Congress assumed them because of the necessary and proper clause
- Authority of president to block legislation passed by Congress
- Rule by the people
- Powers given to states under the Constitution
- Broad coalitions of interests organized to win elections in order to enact a commonly supported set of public policies
- Government where ultimate authority lies with national government
30 Clues: Rule by the people • Placed a tax on almost all paper products • Formal process of changing the Constitution • Powers given to Congress by the Constitution • Powers given to states under the Constitution • Colonists dumped taxed tea into the Boston Harbor • Opposed the new Constitution during the ratification period • ...
4.2 "The President" Vocabulary 2024-02-07
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- A postponement of a punishment.
- This Executive Department is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the U.S. government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces.
- Within the last 10 days Congress is in session the President can choose to take no action on the bill and since Congress is not in session at the end of those 10 days the bill dies and does not become a law.
- Individuals in charge of the Executive Departments hold the title of Secretary but some have other titles
- A federal law intended to check the U.S. president's power to commit the United States to an armed conflict without the consent of the U.S. Congress
- Formal agreements between two or more nations which require Senate approval
- Presidential role that exercises supreme command and control over an armed force or a military branch.
- Reduce a sentence imposed by a federal court or the District of Columbia Superior Court.
- Executive department of the U.S. federal government responsible for the country's foreign policy and relations
- Responsible for the carrying out of government programs and that the laws of Congress are implemented
- The head of the US Department of Justice
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- Issued only at the time of the signing of a bill, these statements often specify a provision in the law they plan on modifying or ignoring.
- The process by which the United States elects the President
- The returning of a bill to the originating chamber of Congress unsigned
- Executive Department that oversees the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Mint.
- Executive department tasked with the enforcement of federal law and administration of justice in the United States
- Instructions for how members of the executive branch will carry out their jobs.
- Someone born in the United States or in territory controlled by the United States
- Presidential power to absolve someone from the consequences of a fault or crime
- A collection of top advisors to the president consisting of the leaders of the various executive departments
- An act of clemency by an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted especially to a group of individuals.
- The right of the president and other higher ranking executive officers to refuse to testify before congress or a court
22 Clues: A postponement of a punishment. • The head of the US Department of Justice • The process by which the United States elects the President • The returning of a bill to the originating chamber of Congress unsigned • Formal agreements between two or more nations which require Senate approval • ...
idc 2023-10-18
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- Northern whites who moved to the South and served as Republican leaders during Reconstruction & started businesses.
- A requirement that citizens pay a tax in order to register to vote
- 17th President & former VP of Lincoln, vetoed many of the Radical Republicans plans to support freedmen.
- allowed people to vote if their father or grandfather had voted before Reconstruction
- This secured the rights of freedmen., it gave citizenship to African- Americans
- Created by Radical Republicans to provide food, shelter, education & legal protection for newly freed slaves.
- Southern laws designed to restrict the rights of the newly freed black slaves
- Southern whites who supported Republican's through Reconstruction & wanted them to help rebuild the South.
- people who rent a plot of land from another person, and farm it in exchange for a share of the crop
- Enslaved people who had been freed by the war
- Created by Pres. Lincoln to quickly reunite the North & South by asking Southern states for 10% of loyalty to return to the USA.
- Assassinated Abraham Lincoln
- Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
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- States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race.
- Political party that favored harsh punishment of Southern states after Civil War
- 1896 Supreme Court decision which legalized state segregation so long as the facilities for blacks and whites were "separate, but equal."
- State laws in the South that legalized segregation.
- Radical Republican's plan to slowly reunite the North & South by asking Southern states for 50% loyalty to return to the United States.
- Civil War general & 18th President of the United States; elected with a majority freedmen votes.
- founded in the 1860s in the south; meant to control newly freed slaves through threats and violence.
- Act of 1867 Vetoed by Johnson, Radical Republicans tried to remove Southern governments who refused to support freedmen's citizenship.
- a requirement that citizens show that they can read before registering to vote
- Abolition (end) of slavery
- 19th Republican President who ended Reconstruction by making a deal with Democrats.
- Idea that the south should industrialize after the Civil War with factory technology; coal, steel & textiles.
25 Clues: Abolition (end) of slavery • Assassinated Abraham Lincoln • Enslaved people who had been freed by the war • State laws in the South that legalized segregation. • States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race. • A requirement that citizens pay a tax in order to register to vote • ...
Unit 3: Road to the Constitution 2024-12-04
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- Those fearing a stronger national government were especially concerned that the Constitution did not include one of these.
- The Constitution prevented a ban on the slave _______ until 1808 at the earliest.
- He is credited with organizing the Constitutional Convention and drafting the Virginia Plan.
- This plan proposed a legislature with equal representation at the Constitutional Convention.
- Policies focused on issues within the country fall into this category.
- This would eventually replace the Articles of Confederation.
- Without an executive branch, the Articles of Confederation did not give the national government a way to ________ laws.
- This early political party argued in support of the federal Constitution.
- A loose alliance of states.
- The _______ slave clause required the return of any that were caught escaping.
- Proportional representation would use this to determine a state's level representation.
- This poor farmer is given much of the credit for bringing down the Articles of Confederation.
- The Northwest Ordinance created a way for new __________ to be incorporated into the United States.
- The Northwest Ordinance banned this practice in the new land it applied to.
- After the Articles of Confederation is replaced, the national government went from one of these to three.
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- This branch of government would include the nation's court system.
- Small states would have supported this type of representation at the Constitutional Convention.
- This group feared a stronger central government that would come from changes to the Articles of Confederation.
- The government under the Articles of Confederation lacked the authority to collect these from the states.
- The President is the head of this branch of government.
- This process required nine of the thirteen states.
- This infamous fraction was used to help determine state representation under the Constitution.
- Most of the powers the national government had under the Articles of Confederation was related to _________ policy.
- This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
- Number of states required to ratify the Constitution
- A single house legislature
- This plan proposed a legislature with proportional representation at the Constitutional Convention.
- Delegates at the Constitutional Convention needed this to bridge the gap between competing proposals.
- A two house legislature
- This city hosted the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention.
30 Clues: A two house legislature • A single house legislature • A loose alliance of states. • This process required nine of the thirteen states. • Number of states required to ratify the Constitution • The President is the head of this branch of government. • This branch of government is responsible for making laws. • This would eventually replace the Articles of Confederation. • ...
American History 2025-09-16
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- To formally withdraw; what Southern states did beginning in 1860, leading to the Civil War.
- The era of tension and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.
- The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.
- A legislature with two houses, such as the U.S. Congress with the Senate and House of Representatives.
- Taxes placed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries.
- A system of racial segregation in South Africa; often compared to segregation in the U.S. during the Civil Rights Movement.
- The period in the early 1950s characterized by accusations of communism and blacklists led by Senator Joseph McCarthy.
- The act of freeing enslaved people; most famously associated with Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation.
- The period after the Civil War when Southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union.
- The nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol from 1920–1933.
- The process by which a government official is formally charged with misconduct, such as Andrew Johnson or Bill Clinton.
- The growth of factories, machines, and mass production in the 19th century.
- The series of programs and reforms Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced to fight the Great Depression.
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- The system of government where power is divided between the national and state governments.
- The principle that each branch of government has powers that limit the powers of the others.
- Someone who opposed ratification of the Constitution and wanted stronger state governments.
- A supporter of the Constitution and a strong central government, such as Alexander Hamilton.
- The political scandal in the 1970s that led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation.
- A person who worked to end slavery in the United States before the Civil War.
- The forced relocation and confinement of Japanese Americans during World War II.
- The 1823 foreign policy statement warning European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
- A massive land purchase in 1803 from France that doubled the size of the United States.
- The document written in 1787 in Philadelphia that created the framework for the U.S. government, including separation of powers and checks and balances.
- The right to vote, extended over time to African Americans, women, and 18-year-olds.
24 Clues: Taxes placed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries. • The growth of factories, machines, and mass production in the 19th century. • A person who worked to end slavery in the United States before the Civil War. • The forced relocation and confinement of Japanese Americans during World War II. • ...
civil war cross word 2025-05-09
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- president of the confederacy. Led the southern states during the war.
- 16th president of the u.s. Led the union during the civil war & issued the emancipation proclamation
- 1820 agreement balancing free & slave states. Tried to prevent conflict but eventually failed.
- major battle in the 1863 in Penns iuania. Union victory ended confederate inuasion of the north
- larg forms using slave labor for crops like cotton. It caused tension between North & South over slavery.
- over a million soliders were _______ during the civil war.
- states loyal to the US governemnt. Fought to perserue the union & end slavery.
- Armored warships used during the war. changed naval warfaire with ships like the USS moniter & CSS virginia
- This was a pivotal 3 day battle in the American civil war which ended in a union victory.
- Gained revelance during the civil war as union forces sometimes quartered troops in private residences.
- Federal fort in south carolina. Site of the first shots of the civil war in April 1861.
- the union (the united sates) won the american civil war. war ended in April 1865 when confederate general Robert E. Lee surrended\red to union geneeral Ulysses S. Grant.
- During the civil war, both union & confederate soliders used various symbols to identify themselves & their cause.
- 1858 debates over slavery & politics. Gave Lincon national attention & highlighted divisions over slavery.
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- Formal declaration by to leave the union. Used by southern states to justify secession.
- 1863 decree by Lincoln freeing slaves in confederate states
- mandatory enlistment into army. Used by both the union & confederacy to fill the army ranks
- American abolitionist & activist. After she escaped slavery, they made 13 missions where she rescued about 70 enslaved people.
- confederate general who led the army of Northern Virginia. Known for his efforts to restore peace & harmony after the war promting unity.
- 1854 law allowing populars savereignty on slavery. Increased tension leading to the civil war.
- the official name of the south. It incorperated the states that had seceded the US to for their own nation
- A religious group known for their pacifist beleifs. Religious group against slavery.
- union general & later president. Led the union victory over the confederacy.
23 Clues: over a million soliders were _______ during the civil war. • 1863 decree by Lincoln freeing slaves in confederate states • president of the confederacy. Led the southern states during the war. • union general & later president. Led the union victory over the confederacy. • states loyal to the US governemnt. Fought to perserue the union & end slavery. • ...
Fourth Grade History Test #5 2025-11-13
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- invented the telegraph
- a group within the Republican party who wanted government control of Reconstruction
- this act of 1867 divided the Southern states into five military districts to aid in recovery during Reconstruction
- this was no longer needed after the invention of the telegraph
- large sections of land set aside by the government for Native American tribes or "Indians" as they were often called
- this act of 1866 declared that all people born in the United States, except Native Americans, were citizens of the United States
- first former enslaved Black American who served in Congress
- this of 1877 brought an end to Reconstruction
- a bureau organized to provide food for freed slaves and any poor Southern family for one year after the Civil War
- called the Breadbasket of America
- what order are these in: American Civil War ends, Reconstruction of the South, Oklahoma Land Rush
- this act made large areas of land available to Native Americans
- this act allowed settlers to claim land if they would improve it and live on it for at least five years
- the laws in Southern states that only Black Americans had to obey during segregation
- hired to build the transcontinental railroad
- Northerners who helped rebuild the South
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- founded Tuskegee Institute
- a person who farmed for a landowner to receive part of the crop's profit
- created to ensure the fair treatment of freedmen
- this amendment to the Constitution said no man could be kept from voting because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
- this act made Native Americans citizens of the United States
- this railroad improved transportation from coast to coast
- the trail or route Texas cattlemen used to move their cattle toward the cow town of Abilene, Kansas
- this act broke up tribal lands for anyone who would take up farming or ranching
- America's first Black Senator
- led the Sioux nation in the Battle of Little Bighorn
- over 200 Native American people were killed by the United States Army during this massacre
- the first national park in America
- in a cattle drive, cattle were rounded up and herded to the nearest one of these
29 Clues: invented the telegraph • founded Tuskegee Institute • America's first Black Senator • called the Breadbasket of America • the first national park in America • Northerners who helped rebuild the South • hired to build the transcontinental railroad • this of 1877 brought an end to Reconstruction • created to ensure the fair treatment of freedmen • ...
The Branches of Government 2013-07-25
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- The President of the United States
- This word means "a proposed law".
- This is the legislative branch of government.
- This branch of government reviews and explains laws and decides if a law is constitutional.
- This one part of the Congress and begins with "S"
- This is the number of state senators from each state.
- There are this many justices on the Supreme Court now.
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- The name of the Chief Justice of the United States now.
- The Vice President of the United States
- This person is in charge of the Executive Branch.
- This federal court is the highest in the United States.
- Refuse to sign a bill into law
12 Clues: Refuse to sign a bill into law • This word means "a proposed law". • The President of the United States • The Vice President of the United States • This is the legislative branch of government. • This person is in charge of the Executive Branch. • This one part of the Congress and begins with "S" • This is the number of state senators from each state. • ...
Confederation 2023-05-22
12 Clues: 1785 • 1787 • in 1781 • 13 states • unicameral • the articles • federal government • the Americans fought • states had all the power • the continental congress • divisions new nation • the articles gave continental congress
Growing Sectionalism in the Era of Good Feelings 2022-04-11
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- Southern Crop used for smoking
- These were large farms in the south
- Country which the United States fought in the War of 1812
- Westerners wanted cheap _______ from the government
- Western states wanted the government to build more of these
- Northern states saw the growth of a large number of these after the war of 1812.
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- Differences between different areas of a country
- This country controlled a lot of land in the Southwest region of North America
- Southern states wanted government support for this system on plantations
- Taxes on foreign goods
- Westerners supported the building of these man made waterways
- This political party was split on the issue of slavery
12 Clues: Taxes on foreign goods • Southern Crop used for smoking • These were large farms in the south • Differences between different areas of a country • Westerners wanted cheap _______ from the government • This political party was split on the issue of slavery • Country which the United States fought in the War of 1812 • ...
Independence Day 2022-07-04
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- Independence Day commemorates this document
- Wrote the poem that was later put to music and became the National Anthem of the United States of America
- Made the first American Flag
- The number of stars on the American Flag
- The emblem of the United States of America chosen by the Founding Fathers
- Land of the Free Home of the ____
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- The first President of the United States of America
- The location of the first celebration of Independence Day
- These are very commonly set off in celebration of the holiday
- This American President was born on the 4th of July
- The number of stripes on the American Flag
- The national anthem of the United States of America
12 Clues: Made the first American Flag • Land of the Free Home of the ____ • The number of stars on the American Flag • The number of stripes on the American Flag • Independence Day commemorates this document • The first President of the United States of America • This American President was born on the 4th of July • The national anthem of the United States of America • ...
Civil War + Reconstruction 2021-12-08
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- Allowed states to vote whether or not they want to be slave or free states.
- What was abolished in 1865.
- Amendment that gave former slaves citizen rights.
- Putting the well being of a region over the country as a whole.
- What first direct event led to the Civil War.
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- Five separate bills passed by the United States on September 1850.
- A time after the Civil War meant to rebuild the nation.
- What election sparked the succession of southern states.
- Amendment that gave former slaves the right to vote.
- Amendment that abolished slavery.
- Missouri became a slave state and Maine became a free state.
- What was made to settle disputes from the 1876 U.S presidential election.
12 Clues: What was abolished in 1865. • Amendment that abolished slavery. • What first direct event led to the Civil War. • Amendment that gave former slaves citizen rights. • Amendment that gave former slaves the right to vote. • A time after the Civil War meant to rebuild the nation. • What election sparked the succession of southern states. • ...
Unit 3 Gabernater 2021-12-09
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- Popular _________ means rule by the people
- To do away with
- a person who betrays
- to battle or fight
- someone who is running away or escaping
- to settle differences
- A place where weapons and ammunition are stored
- To leave or withdraw
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- An action by a state that cancels a federal law to which the states objects
- States’ _____ are the rights and power held by states
- Indentured ________ Colonists who received free passage if they work for several years
- A person who wanted to end slavery
- Loyalty to the region
- Fugitive ______ act is a law that made it a crime to help runaway slaves
- Slave ____ are laws controlling slaves
15 Clues: To do away with • to battle or fight • a person who betrays • To leave or withdraw • Loyalty to the region • to settle differences • A person who wanted to end slavery • Slave ____ are laws controlling slaves • someone who is running away or escaping • Popular _________ means rule by the people • A place where weapons and ammunition are stored • ...
Elizabeth Wilson Unit 5 2014-12-04
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- Became the meatpacking-manufacturing Industrial center in the United States
- Captain of the oil industry.
- Showing someone a product and trying to get them to buy it
- Something that was invented by Henry Ford to make production go faster
- Invented the telephone
- Became the automobile-manufacturing Industrial Center in the United States
- Something that has been made by someone that has never been made before
- Invented the assembly line.
- Invented the airplane
- Became the steel-manufacturing Industrial center in the United States
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- Captain of the steel industry
- Captain of shipping and railroad industry
- Recourse that are found in nature
- It reduced farm labor needs and increased production
- Invented the light bulb
15 Clues: Invented the airplane • Invented the telephone • Invented the light bulb • Invented the assembly line. • Captain of the oil industry. • Captain of the steel industry • Recourse that are found in nature • Captain of shipping and railroad industry • It reduced farm labor needs and increased production • Showing someone a product and trying to get them to buy it • ...
CIVIL 2025-05-09
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- – The Northern states fighting to preserve the United States
- – The U.S. president during the Civil War
- – The Confederate general commanding the Southern forces
- – The bloodiest single-day battle of the war
- – The Union strategy to cut off Southern trade
- – The Union general who led the North to victory
- – The movement to end slavery
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- – Soldiers who fought on horseback
- – Cannons and heavy weaponry used in battle
- – The act of freeing enslaved people
- – The Southern states that seceded from the Union
- – A major battle and turning point in the war
- – The site where Lee surrendered to Grant
- – Foot soldiers in the war
- – The act of leaving the Union
15 Clues: – Foot soldiers in the war • – The movement to end slavery • – The act of leaving the Union • – Soldiers who fought on horseback • – The act of freeing enslaved people • – The U.S. president during the Civil War • – The site where Lee surrendered to Grant • – Cannons and heavy weaponry used in battle • – The bloodiest single-day battle of the war • ...
Abraham Lincoln 2021-04-08
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- Party, Which party formed to stop the spread of slavery?
- Who was the last to join the Confederacy?
- 20, South Carolina left or seceded from the Union
- Where did Lincoln and his family move to?
- years, How long did they live there?
- Where was his law office located?
- Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
- Lincoln, Who won the election?
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- Douglas, Who was Abraham Lincoln's opponent in the presidential campaign?
- How many southern states did Abraham Lincoln win in the election?
- When was Lincoln elected into the United States Congress?
- State of America, What did the six southern states call themselves that seceded from the union?
- To leave
- Stephens of Georgia, Who became the vice president of the south?
- What year was the presidential election?
- When was Abraham Lincoln born?
- Nancy, Abraham's parents names
- What did Abraham study?
18 Clues: To leave • What did Abraham study? • When was Abraham Lincoln born? • Nancy, Abraham's parents names • Lincoln, Who won the election? • Where was Abraham Lincoln born? • Where was his law office located? • years, How long did they live there? • What year was the presidential election? • Who was the last to join the Confederacy? • Where did Lincoln and his family move to? • ...
CrossWord Review 2023-05-05
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- How slaves go to America
- Central / Main Government of United States
- Movement to end slavery
- part of the country that is mostly against slavery / not allowed.
- Popularity vote whether the state should allow slavery.
- System where people are forced to work in terrible conditions & without pay.
- Secret trail that helped people escape slavery
- Follows the Constitution
- Compromise where U.S tried balancing # of free & slave states.
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- Growing divisions between parts of the country.
- Belief that it was America's Destiny to travel west.
- Famous woman in the Underground Railroad
- Slave that started a rebellion in 1831 and was hanged.
- Fights between pro & anti-slavery groups
- Part of the country that is mostly against slavery / not allowed.
- Used violence to help free slaves
- Law that required escaped slaves to be captured even if hiding in free states
- State governments should have more power over federal government.
- U.S invaded Mexico & took much of their lands.
19 Clues: Movement to end slavery • How slaves go to America • Follows the Constitution • Used violence to help free slaves • Famous woman in the Underground Railroad • Fights between pro & anti-slavery groups • Central / Main Government of United States • U.S invaded Mexico & took much of their lands. • Secret trail that helped people escape slavery • ...
February Crossword 2025-02-14
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- Song title performed by Kendrick Lamar and SZA at the Super Bowl; Martin ___ King Jr.
- The first African American to travel into space.
- American rapper who won Rap Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards
- Fifth President of the United States; Road intersecting North Sharon Amity Rd
- ___ are red, violets are blue…
- a card sent to someone anonymously to a person one loves
- The First President of the United States
- chocolate delicacy by Hershey’s
- A muscle the size of your first
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- Roman God of Love
- the first African American woman to publish poetry
- The First African American President of the United States
- Valentines but only with friends
- colorful explosives used to celebrate
- color symbolizing joy, celebration, and vitality in China.
- “Fat Tuesday” celebrated in New Orleans with beads and masks
- Used by Cupid with an arrow; decorative ribbon
- 2025 is the year of the ___
18 Clues: Roman God of Love • 2025 is the year of the ___ • ___ are red, violets are blue… • chocolate delicacy by Hershey’s • A muscle the size of your first • Valentines but only with friends • colorful explosives used to celebrate • The First President of the United States • Used by Cupid with an arrow; decorative ribbon • The first African American to travel into space. • ...
Constitution Part 2.2 2025-04-23
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- The group of people brought to America and sold as slaves.
- The capital of the United States.
- Before becoming president, Eisenhower was a famous general in this war.
- This was NOT an orginal state.
- The _______ ______ was fought in the 1800s.
- Disagreements over ______ was a main cause of the Civil War.
- The colonists fought the British because of high _____.
- The _______ River is one of the longest rivers in the U.S.
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- This movement tried to end racial discrimination.
- The ocean on the West Coast of the U.S.
- The national anthem.
- The flag has 50 stars to represent the 50 _______.
- Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
- The Constitution was _______ at the Constitutional Convention.
- This states does NOT border Canada.
- The war between the north and the south.
- The 4th of July is when the U.S. celebrates its ________ ______.
- The Emancipation Proclamation stated that the _____ were freed.
- A U.S. territory.
19 Clues: A U.S. territory. • The national anthem. • This was NOT an orginal state. • The capital of the United States. • This states does NOT border Canada. • The ocean on the West Coast of the U.S. • Where is the Statue of Liberty located? • The war between the north and the south. • The _______ ______ was fought in the 1800s. • This movement tried to end racial discrimination. • ...
reconstruction 2013-05-20
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- president during the civil war
- baggers north go south
- set free, liberate
- confederate general who surrendered to grant
- republicans political party opposed slavery
- union general
- former slaves freed after the civil war
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- terriorst group in the south
- the northern states during the civil war
- help freedmen
- say no
- money
- southern states
- amendment free slaves
- approve
15 Clues: money • say no • approve • help freedmen • union general • southern states • set free, liberate • baggers north go south • amendment free slaves • terriorst group in the south • president during the civil war • former slaves freed after the civil war • the northern states during the civil war • republicans political party opposed slavery • confederate general who surrendered to grant
Constitution Unit Vocabulary Crossword Activity 2022-11-18
14 Clues: Covid-19 • makes laws • we the people • begin burning • a moving force • shining brightly • The supreme court • appear from nothing • the president runs it • Bigger states bigger power • smaller states equal power • something that comes before • To see if something is constitutional • equal between New Jersey and Virginia
Constitution Unit Vocabulary Crossword Activity 2022-11-18
14 Clues: Covid-19 • makes laws • we the people • begin burning • a moving force • shining brightly • The supreme court • appear from nothing • the president runs it • Bigger states bigger power • smaller states equal power • something that comes before • To see if something is constitutional • equal between New Jersey and Virginia
Expressions 2023-12-12
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- a property which states that changing the order of an addition or multiplication problem does not change the value
- a numerical value which tells how many times a base is used as a factor
- the type of expression containing no variables
- expressing a number as a product of prime factors
- a property which states multiplying a sum or difference is the same as multiplying each number in the sum or difference then adding or subtracting
- a type of expression that contains at least one variable
- a property which states that adding zero to a value or multiplying by one does not change the value of that number
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- the number attached to a variable that means multiply
- a property which states that changing the grouping of numbers in an addition or multiplication problem does not change the value
- a property which states that adding the opposite to a value or multiplying by a reciprocal gives a value of zero or one
- parts of an expression separated by addition and subtraction signs
- a specific number whose value does not change
- a letter that represents an unknown value
- to substitute a value for a variable to simplify
14 Clues: a letter that represents an unknown value • a specific number whose value does not change • the type of expression containing no variables • to substitute a value for a variable to simplify • expressing a number as a product of prime factors • the number attached to a variable that means multiply • a type of expression that contains at least one variable • ...
W2 Intro to Reconstruction 2024-02-23
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- The Fourteenth Amendment provided a constitutional basis for ________ intervention to protect those rights.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1867 was the first United States federal law to define ________ and affirm that all citizens were equally protected by the law.
- Under President Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan, a southern state could be readmitted once 10 percent of its voters took an oath of _________ to the Union and accepted the end of slavery.
- Lincoln’s was a relatively ________ plan intended to quickly reintegrate the southern states into the Union without imposing harsh punishments.
- The ________ Amendment prohibited the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
- The withdrawal of federal troops and the end of Reconstruction led to the rise of ________ ________ laws and widespread discrimination against African Americans.
- The three Reconstruction amendments altered American life by legally ending slavery, providing citizenship and equal rights to African Americans, and attempting to secure their ________ participation.
- Johnson’s actions emboldened Southern states to enact ________ ________ to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
- The Fourteenth Amendment granted ________ to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., including former enslaved persons.
- Rebuilding the economy and addressing issues such as land ________ for freed African Americans was a major challenge.
- The Fourteenth Amendment ensured that no state could deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny any person equal ________ under the law.
- Johnson vetoed the _______ Bureau Bill and the Civil Rights Act of 1866 which were aimed at securing rights and protections for African Americans.
- The abolition of slavery was a central goal of the Reconstruction era, aimed at dismantling the economic and social foundations of the ________.
- Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly ________, shall exist within the United States.
- The period of time when the federal government dealt with the effects of the Civil War, 1865 to 1877, is known as __________.
- Deeply entrenched racial prejudices and social _______ posed significant obstacles to achieving meaningful social change.
- It wasn't until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s that further legislative action was taken to address racial ________ in the United States.
- Severe acts of terrorism were committed against African Americans in the South by such organizations as the _________.
- Johnson granted ________ to many former Confederates.
- The period of time when the federal government dealt with the effects of the Civil War from 1865-1877
- Southern resistance hindered the ________ of reforms and threatened the safety and rights of African Americans.
- The beneficial impact of Reconstruction for African Americans became limited by the eventual ________ of federal troops in 1877.
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- Despite the granting of citizenship and equal protection under the law, African Americans faced widespread _______.
- Johnson’s approach ________ significantly from Lincoln’s in his resistance to civil rights for freed slaves.
- The impact of the Reconstruction and Civil Rights acts was limited by Southern ________ and the eventual withdrawal of federal troops in 1877.
- Secure the right to vote, own property, and access education for the newly _________ African Americans.
- The Fifteenth Amendment aimed to ________ African American men, granting them the right to vote and participate in the political process.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1875 prohibited ________ in public accommodations and facilities, such as hotels, theaters, and transportation.
- It wasn’t until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s that further legislative action was taken to address ________ ________ in the United States.
- It was also necessary to rebuild the Southern ________, which had been devastated by the Civil War.
- The abolition of slavery was a significant legal and social ________.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was intended to protect all citizens in their civil and legal rights, regardless of ________.
- Disagreements, political tensions, and conflicts emerged over the ________ of the newly freed African Americans.
- Reconstruction involved ________ development and federal assistance to former Confederate states.
- Despite this amendment, African Americans still faced significant barriers to voting, including ________ practices such as poll taxes, literacy tests, and intimidation tactics.
- The process for readmitting Confederate states to the Union was defined by the ________ ________ of 1867.
- The primary __________ was to bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their representation in Congress.
- The Reconstruction Amendments provided a constitutional basis for federal ________ to protect those rights.
- Republicans in Congress also wanted to secure ________ ________ for newly emancipated African Americans, including the right to vote, own property, and access education.
- The Fourteenth Amendment ensured that state could not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without _______ process of law.
- No state shall make or enforce any law which shall ________ the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States
- The new state governments established in the South were also required to include ________ ________ participation.
- Johnson’s plan, similar to Lincoln’s plan, is often referred to as ________ Reconstruction.
- The Fifteenth Amendment prohibited the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race, ethnicity, or previous condition of ________.
- President Lincoln’s approach to Reconstruction was characterized by a desire for leniency and ________.
- Bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their ________ in Congress.
- Under the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 seceded states were required to ratify the ________ Amendment as a condition of their readmission.
- A frequent source of contention between the states and the federal government was the extent of federal ________ in enforcing Reconstruction policies.
- President Johnson took a more lenient approach towards the Southern states than many in ________ desired.
- One major political challenge facing the federal government during Reconstruction was ________ the Southern states back into the Union.
- The ________ Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. – a significant legal and social transformation.
- Between May and December of 1865, Congress was not in session, giving President ________ control over Reconstruction.
52 Clues: Johnson granted ________ to many former Confederates. • The abolition of slavery was a significant legal and social ________. • Bring the Southern states back into the Union and restore their ________ in Congress. • Johnson’s plan, similar to Lincoln’s plan, is often referred to as ________ Reconstruction. • ...
unit 5 vocab choice board 2018-02-06
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- the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional
- President Monroe's foreign policy statement warning European nations not to interfere in Latin America
- a supporter of a strong federal government
- explorers that traveled through the Louisiana Purchase from 1804-1806
- a peace treaty signed by Britain and the United States in 1814 to end the War of 1812
- an 1803 court case in which the Supreme Court ruled that it had the power to decide whether laws passed by Congress were constitutional
- in 1811, a battle over white settlement in the Indiana Territory
- the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835.
- laws created in 1798 that permitted the President to expel foreigners, made it harder for immigrants to become citizens, and allowed for citizens to be fined or jailed if they criticized the government or its officials
- the declarations passed in 1798 and 1799 that claimed that each state has the right to decide whether a federal law is constitutional
- a member of the political party
- an 1821 treaty between Spain and the United States in which Spain agreed to sell Florida to the United States
- at the end of the War of 1812, a battle between British and U.S. forces, led by Andrew Jackson, that ended in a victory for the United States
- the right of states to limit the power of the federal government
- a 1797 French attempt to demand a bribe of money
- loyalty to a state or section rather than to the whole country
- a 1795 agreement between Britain and the United States
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- a 1794 protest over a tax on all liquor
- an 1807 law that imposed a total ban on foreign trade
- a payment by a weaker party to a stronger party in return for protection
- a 1793 statement by President Washington
- a plan of action by a nation toward other nations
- the members of Congress from the South and the West who called for war with Britain prior to the War of 1812
- the practice of forcing people into military service
- the group of officials who head government departments
- the treaty signed by some Native Americans in 1795, giving up land that would later become part of Ohio
- a law that created the structure of the Supreme Court
- a devotion to one's nation and its interests
- the vast territory extending from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, purchased from France in 1803
- an act or decision that sets an example for others to follow
- to cancel
31 Clues: to cancel • a member of the political party • a 1794 protest over a tax on all liquor • a 1793 statement by President Washington • a supporter of a strong federal government • a devotion to one's nation and its interests • a 1797 French attempt to demand a bribe of money • a plan of action by a nation toward other nations • ...
Unit 6 Vocabulary 2021-01-05
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- union general during the civil war
- union forces captured fort pulaski
- state where slavery was legal
- American abolitionist
- five laws passed in September that dealt with the issue of slavery
- destroyed railroad lines in Georgia
- president of the confederate states
- breakaway state that fought the us in the civil war
- powers held by the state govt. rather than the federal govt.
- American abolitionist and author
- allowed settlers to decide whether slavery was allowed or not
- military strategy proposed by union general
- he believed that if states didn't like the laws, they didn't have to obey them
- someone treated like property that does not have any rights
- admits Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state
- state where slavery was illegal
- part of compromise of 1850 that says slave have to be returned to their owners
- American abolitionist that escaped from slavery in Maryland
- states have the right to choose if they want to follow a rule or not
- Abraham Lincoln said that all slaves are now free
- warships used in the civil war
- tax on imported or exported goods
- confederate general during the civil war
- Lincolns election was a catalyst in the civil war
- Tennessee defeated a union force commander
- politician who was the Vice President of the confederate states
- military prison facility
- American career army officer
- a ship that can still enter or leave a blocked port
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- helped lead the successful abolitionist campaign against slavery in the United States
- fight over land with supply routes
- existing before the civil war
- naval strategy by the United States to prevent the Confederacy from trading
- former U.S. state senator
- military strategy that aims to destroy anything for the enemy
- general in union army during the civil war
- favored American system which called for protective tariff and national banking
- battle fought in Fulton county during the civil war
- military campaign for the civil war
- joining together for political reasons
- 18th president of the U.S.
- officer of the confederate army during the civil war
- series of battles fought during the civil war
- people have power in a government
- 16th president of the U.S.
- withdraw a small group from a large group
- network of secret routed used to escape slavery
- commander of the confererate states army
- warned that the state should resist any future activity having to do with slaves
- general in the confederate army during the civil war
- enslaved African American who sued for his freedom
- want to end slavery
- attorney and politician
53 Clues: want to end slavery • American abolitionist • attorney and politician • military prison facility • former U.S. state senator • 18th president of the U.S. • 16th president of the U.S. • American career army officer • existing before the civil war • state where slavery was legal • warships used in the civil war • state where slavery was illegal • American abolitionist and author • ...
CH 10 SHAY PATEL ARHAM 2022-04-11
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- Where did the Shawnee tribe live before the 1800s?
- One of the most famous explorers in American history
- One of the most famous explorers in American history
- Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
- When was the Battle of North Point?
- One of Tecumseh's allies.
- Was the Prophet seen as a good military strategist after the Battle of Tippecanoe?
- Did believers in Manifest Destiny think Native Americans got in the way?
- How many were killed on American lines during the Battle of New Orleans?
- The United States needed a _______ route for transportation and for shipping goods (one of the reasons US bought Louisiana)
- When was the siege of Baltimore lifted?
- Accidents, weather, disease are all what (dangers)
- Jefferson Feared that France’s ownership of the ________ Territory would interfere with trade.
- What was the most famous route pioneers followed?
- end of the Lewis and Clark expedition
- How did encounters with Native American tribes go with Lewis and Clark?
- Who burned down Washington D.C during the war of 1812?
- What would happen to you if you were a Native American tribe leader and didn't want to move from the land even though the soldiers said so?
- How many British soldiers died during the Battle of New Orleans?
- To whom did Spain give Louisiana to?
- What are they: United States Doubled in size for a bargain, United States realized the dream on Manifest Destiny, The New Territory Would Motivate Americans to go west for Land, Opportunity and Freedom.
- What was the most common way to travel on the Oregon Trail?
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- he United States wanted the port city of ______ _______ at the mouth of the Mississippi River?
- When did the United States buy Louisiana from France?
- Result of Prophetstown after the Battle of Tippecanoe.
- How many Americans were there existing by the 1850s?
- They traveled ______ miles, from the mouth of the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean and back!
- How much money did the United States pay for Louisiana?
- When did Jackson die?
- What did William Clark mostly create during the exploration?
- Whom did the California Gold Rush of 1849 attract?
- Who was Tecumseh?
- What were the roles of Sacagawea and Charbonneau?
- How did the United States get the land which Lewis and Clark explored?
- Prophet's attitude regarding American settlers.
- When did the Battle of New Orleans take place?
- True or false, Tecumseh's reasoning regarding the treaties William Henry signed being meaningless is that the land belonged to all tribes not just one.
- How did presidents before Jackson differ when it comes to decision making?
- What is a word that describes Andrew Jackson's personality?
- Beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition
- How did Andrew Jackson’s critics feel about him?
- What was Jackson's nickname during the War of 1812?
42 Clues: Who was Tecumseh? • When did Jackson die? • One of Tecumseh's allies. • Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? • When was the Battle of North Point? • To whom did Spain give Louisiana to? • end of the Lewis and Clark expedition • When was the siege of Baltimore lifted? • Beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition • When did the Battle of New Orleans take place? • ...
causes of the civil war 2023-11-10
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- repealed the Missouri Compromise, created two new territories, and allowed for popular sovereignty
- published in serialized form in the United States in 1851–52
- the U.S. Supreme Court stated that enslaved people were not citizens of the United States
- established Georgia's conditional acceptance of the Compromise of 1850
- to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the United States arsenal
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- An Act to authorize the people of the Missouri territory
- the constitutional theory that individual states can invalidate federal laws
- The election of 1860 was one of the most pivotal presidential elections in American history.
- political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government
- consists of five laws
10 Clues: consists of five laws • An Act to authorize the people of the Missouri territory • published in serialized form in the United States in 1851–52 • established Georgia's conditional acceptance of the Compromise of 1850 • the constitutional theory that individual states can invalidate federal laws • ...
World War II Crossword Puzzle 2013-05-08
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- Commander of the Allled land forces in the Pacific.
- lightning war
- Battle that is the turning point in the Pacific Theater.
- The rescue mission where 338,000 Allied soldiers get shipped to safety.
- American General who led forces in North Africa and Europe.
- Battle where the Royal Air Force fights the Luftwaffe.
- giving in to an aggressor to keep peace.
- Hitler's rule over Germany
- President of the United States during WWII.
- The Allied invasion of Europe.
- The turning point of the Eastern front of the war.
- The weapons used to end WWII in the Pacific.
- the belief that political ties to other countries should be avoided.
- Pact Truce between Stalin and Hitler
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- Great Britain, United States, Soviet Union
- Japan's surprise attack on the United States.
- Prime Minister of Great Britain during WWII.
- The battle on December 16, 1944.
- Joint declaration between Roosevelt and Churchill.
- Japanese suicide pilots.
- The operation where Germany invades the Soviet Union.
- Germany, Italy, Japan
22 Clues: lightning war • Germany, Italy, Japan • Japanese suicide pilots. • Hitler's rule over Germany • The Allied invasion of Europe. • The battle on December 16, 1944. • Pact Truce between Stalin and Hitler • giving in to an aggressor to keep peace. • Great Britain, United States, Soviet Union • President of the United States during WWII. • ...
Reforms, Revolutions, Amd War 2015-03-13
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- a Hungarian born Jewish journalist who covered the trail
- time in which queen Victoria ruled
- people of European descent who were born in the colonies
- when Lincoln declared all slaves free in some areas of the confederate states
- the end of slavery
- controversial court case revealing extent of anti-semitism
- a Jewish nationalist movement to recreate a Jewish state in its original homeland
- the right to vote
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- colonists who were born in Spain
- ruler of Great Britain
- an agreement that gave the United states a huge territory in central North America
- an influential prime minister
- separation from the union
- policy declaring the Americas off limits to further European colonization
- napoleons nephew
- founder of the wspu
- new king following King Charles
- a belief shared by many Americans in the kid 1800s that the United states should expand from the Atlantic to the pacific oceans
- the Cherokee March to the Indian territory
- prejudice towards Jews in France
20 Clues: napoleons nephew • the right to vote • the end of slavery • founder of the wspu • ruler of Great Britain • separation from the union • an influential prime minister • new king following King Charles • colonists who were born in Spain • prejudice towards Jews in France • time in which queen Victoria ruled • the Cherokee March to the Indian territory • ...
Civil War 2020-12-21
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- first major land battle which was battle of fort _____
- withdraw/leave from an organization
- Southern states that made their own government which is better known as Confederate States of America
- name of iron ships
- United States 16th President
- party supporting slavery during the Civil War
- legal separation of races
- state that does allow slavery
- war between the North and the South during the 1860s
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- party against slavery during the Civil War
- the South side who did want slavery
- the North side who didn’t want slavery
- very firm unsalted biscuit or bread made from flour salt and water
- sharp blades attached to the end of rifles
- nickname of an American who lived in the North
- state that didn’t allow slavery
- nominee for presidency and debated against Lincoln
- civilians who were trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
- nickname of an American who lived in the South
- the practice of owning people as property
20 Clues: name of iron ships • legal separation of races • United States 16th President • state that does allow slavery • state that didn’t allow slavery • the South side who did want slavery • withdraw/leave from an organization • the North side who didn’t want slavery • the practice of owning people as property • party against slavery during the Civil War • ...
CJ's Crossword 2017-02-09
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- Some people form of a theory of political constitution
- A person who advocated or supports a system of government
- who a member of u.s.a long time ago?
- america state the patriot diplomat things
- conduct or speech inviting people to rebel against
- this is a tax on imported goods
- The last battle between Native Americans
- refers to the act in which men are captured
- forth president of the United States
- Ceremony where the president of the United States takes office
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- supreme power is held by people
- people can be fair and just mysterious
- who was the first United States president?
- a person from a foreign country
- mrs pop is so invalidate about things
- people be dealing with all finalize land monetary matters
- in the middle of an side
- people that protest a tax from 1791-1794
- the right and power held by people
- An investment with an interest rate
- some of the ant are hostile
21 Clues: in the middle of an side • some of the ant are hostile • supreme power is held by people • a person from a foreign country • this is a tax on imported goods • the right and power held by people • An investment with an interest rate • who a member of u.s.a long time ago? • forth president of the United States • mrs pop is so invalidate about things • ...
Citizenship 76-100 2017-07-26
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- last day to pay taxes is _____ 15th
- Secretary of _____ is a cabinet-level position
- the highest court in the U.S.
- branch of government that includes the Cabinet
- an American Indian tribe
- makes federal laws
- who must follow the Rule of Law?
- number of states
- party of the current president
- the supreme law of the land?
- one of the two longest rivers in the U.S.
- one of the original 13 states
- we recite the _____ of Allegiance to show loyalty to the country
- Life, Liberty, and the _____ of Happiness
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- who lived in America before the Europeans?
- current vice president
- minimum voting age
- month we vote for President
- Checks and _____ prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful
- Declaration of Independence declared us free from ____
- advises the President
- one power of the Federal government
- On September 11, 2001 _____ attacked the U.S.
- the 50 stars of the flag represent the current number of _____
- one right in the First Amendment
25 Clues: number of states • minimum voting age • makes federal laws • advises the President • current vice president • an American Indian tribe • month we vote for President • the supreme law of the land? • the highest court in the U.S. • one of the original 13 states • party of the current president • who must follow the Rule of Law? • one right in the First Amendment • ...
The constution 2018-12-07
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- all citizens now and in___ have freedom
- makes sure we have___in our own country
- form of government which____ can voet for
- equal representative (___pre state)
- ____our basic rights
- ____the constution
- ____law of the land
- ___by population
- they___ two houeses of congress
- ____trial
- to___ laws
- override veto by getting___votes in each house
- ___the 6 goals
- bill can get signed or____
- no____or unuslly punishment
- ____justices in supreme court
- right to___arms
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- ___tretment for all
- _____branch can declar laws written by congress
- _____and balances
- congress forms bills into___
- ___the constution
- provide beefits foee all ctizens (life,___,happines)
- ____ or carry laws
- national,___or united states
- keep the_____up-to-date
- _____court in the united states
- to build a___country
- _____and explain laws
- president can veto bills___by government
- federal government get its power from the____
- army to___ourselves
- federal government is divited into____branches
- right to___in court
34 Clues: ____trial • to___ laws • ___the 6 goals • right to___arms • ___by population • _____and balances • ___the constution • ____ or carry laws • ____the constution • ___tretment for all • ____law of the land • army to___ourselves • right to___in court • ____our basic rights • to build a___country • _____and explain laws • keep the_____up-to-date • bill can get signed or____ • no____or unuslly punishment • ...
Civil War Vocab 2023-10-04
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- freeing of the slaves
- required northern states to return escaped slaves
- A southerner during the Civil War
- An American general and 18th president of the U.S.
- hard thick cracker eaten by civil war soldiers
- The Northern States during the Civil War
- Regions of the war
- A knife at the end of a gun
- New bullet created for Civil War
- Additional or supporting forcesSecessionLee Confederate general
- Nurse in the Civil war founded Red Cross
- A common Southern term for "peanut"
- A smooth bore gun with a long barrel that fired lead balls
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- Murder of a public figure
- The formal withdraw that South did from the Union
- 1st Civil War battle
- President of the Confederacy
- 16th president
- United States Military Academy, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant went there
- 3 minute speech from Lincoln
- Loyal to the Confederacy
- A person who wanted to end slavery
- Union Soldier
- A large farm in the South
24 Clues: Union Soldier • 16th president • Regions of the war • 1st Civil War battle • freeing of the slaves • Loyal to the Confederacy • Murder of a public figure • A large farm in the South • A knife at the end of a gun • President of the Confederacy • 3 minute speech from Lincoln • New bullet created for Civil War • A southerner during the Civil War • A person who wanted to end slavery • ...
U.S History 2023-11-28
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- A deal that made all states equal in congress.
- Process that makes something officially valid by confirmation.
- 1st court case that declared something unconstitutional.
- A collection of 85 articles.
- A girl who helped in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
- An agreement to add states to the union.
- A rebellion in Western Massachusetts.
- Where the Battle of Baltimore took place.
- Bunch of land the U.S bought from France.
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- Papers that established the governments functions.
- A meeting to address the problems of the government.
- People who did not agree with changing the US Constitution.
- Determines if something is constitutional.
- The national anthem of the United States.
- Convincing people with words to rebel against authority.
- Big fight that took place on January 8,1815.
- War that lasted 3 years between U.S and Great Britain.
- Forcing someone to serve in the military.
- The ten amendments of the U.S.
- Wars fought between the French and other nations.
20 Clues: A collection of 85 articles. • The ten amendments of the U.S. • A rebellion in Western Massachusetts. • An agreement to add states to the union. • The national anthem of the United States. • Forcing someone to serve in the military. • Where the Battle of Baltimore took place. • Bunch of land the U.S bought from France. • Determines if something is constitutional. • ...
Civil War Crossword (Preston Gilmer) 2023-02-22
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- First state to leave the union
- The Union general who forced Robert Lee to surrender
- The first battle in the war with actual combat
- Winner of the 1860 election
- He lead the march to capture Atlanta destroying everything in his path
- The average height of a civil war soldier (____foot_____)
- The act of setting free (proclamation)
- Famous speech given by Abe Lincoln after the battle of Gettysburg
- The confederate general who surrendered at Appotomax
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- States that allowed slavery but were still in the Union
- The amount of Confederate states
- A plan created by Union General Winfield Scott that planned to surround the south
- Another word for the North during the civil war
- The amount of states in the Union
- To withdraw from a country
- The deadliest single day battle in AMerican history
- Discrimination based off of someone's race
- First Battle of the Civil War
- previously enslaved people
- The bloodiest battle in the Civil War
20 Clues: To withdraw from a country • previously enslaved people • Winner of the 1860 election • First Battle of the Civil War • First state to leave the union • The amount of Confederate states • The amount of states in the Union • The bloodiest battle in the Civil War • The act of setting free (proclamation) • Discrimination based off of someone's race • ...
Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide 2023-04-27
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- When we dont consume enough calcium our bodies will ______ it from our bones
- When Carbon Dioxide is turned to a ________it becomes carbonation
- Carbon Dioxide is denser then _________
- Sir Isaac Newton discovered __________
- We _______ Carbon Dioxide and plants take it in
- Newtons first law of motion states an object at ______will stay at _____
- Color of blood low in oxygen
- The vibrations that sound makes is called____________
- In the Scientific process, after research comes__________
- ______is the most abundant gas on earth
- Longest bone in your body
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- is important because it traps heat
- Smoking destroys the ______ in your lungs
- Alexander Graham Bell invented the first _________
- Newtons first law of motion states and object in ______ will stay in ______unless acted on by an outside force
- We _______oxygen and plants release it.
- Our air is filled with different invisible ________
- This uses light to creates a rainbow
- Adults have 206 of these in your body
- This has 3 States: Liquid, Solid and Gas
- The ________also takes in carbon Dioxide
21 Clues: Longest bone in your body • Color of blood low in oxygen • is important because it traps heat • This uses light to creates a rainbow • Adults have 206 of these in your body • Sir Isaac Newton discovered __________ • We _______oxygen and plants release it. • Carbon Dioxide is denser then _________ • ______is the most abundant gas on earth • ...
Unit 5 Review Exploring America 2021-10-11
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- Those who opposed ratification of Constitution
- How slaves would be counted for representation and taxation
- 25th Amendment
- Set pattern for how territories would become states
- Limitation on government
- Where Bills go that are introduced to Congress
- Really choose the President
- Ways branches of government limit the powers of eachother
- Presidents role in Military
- When President doesn't sign bill but doesn't send it to Congress either
- Presidents role in Federal Government
- most prominent delegate at Constitutional Convention
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- Levels of Federal court system
- Entire body up for reelection every 2 years
- 16th Amendment enables
- Something the framers feared
- George Washington chairman
- Portion of Senate elected every 2 years
- length of Presidents term
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Describes how different branches of government have different responsibilities
- How states would be represented in Congress
- fraction of States must ratify a proposed Constitutional amendment
- Published to encourage ratification of Constitution
- Members serve 6-year terms
25 Clues: 25th Amendment • 16th Amendment enables • Limitation on government • length of Presidents term • George Washington chairman • Members serve 6-year terms • Right to keep and bear arms • Really choose the President • Presidents role in Military • Something the framers feared • Levels of Federal court system • Presidents role in Federal Government • ...
Civil War 2022-05-13
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- corpus / the right to seek release from unlawful jailing by the government (542)
- / Confederate capital (555)
- / person who dies for a cause (508)
- / storage site for weapons (508)
- / killed, wounded or missing soldiers in war (534)
- / Confederate soldiers (530)
- war / conflict between people who are citizens of the same country (503)
- / battle site that was a turning point in the war (548)
- / prison camp in Georgia (541)
- rights / rights and powers that belong to states (510)
- Carolina / first state to secede (509)
- ruffians / armed gangs who traveled across the Kansas border to vote (503)
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- / Union soldiers (530)
- states / Missouri, Kentucky, Delaware, Maryland (528)
- / forcing men to serve in the military (543)
- / Union capital (555)
- / unstoppable ship reinforced with iron (534)
- war / attacking not only the enemy's army but also the land and people (554)
- Scott / slave who sued the courts for his freedom (506)
- / leaving a country by declaring independence (502)
- / runaway (502)
- Sumter / location where the civil war started (512)
- / reward for enlisting in the military (543)
23 Clues: / runaway (502) • / Union capital (555) • / Union soldiers (530) • / Confederate capital (555) • / Confederate soldiers (530) • / prison camp in Georgia (541) • / storage site for weapons (508) • / person who dies for a cause (508) • Carolina / first state to secede (509) • / forcing men to serve in the military (543) • ...
Cit Crossword 2024-12-18
Across
- basic support structures that serve geographic area
- Appellate judges look for when they review a case
- people or business pay on land and buildings
- State Power with County Service
- Trial Court level
- Something that goes against the Constitution
- Reviews the trial court for errors
- Group of judges
- Next Smallest Unit of government below a state
- People or things that can prove someone's side
- Items sold inside the country
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- Form in which government gives states money
- states lawmaking body
- Number of court systems in the U.S.
- citizens vote on a law already passed by state legislatures
- “Law of the Land”
- Reviews the appeals court for errors
- Head of states executive branch
- Number of Supreme Justices
- Hears case for first time - decides who is right
- process that allows citizens to draft laws
- mandated but not funded demands
- Country Power with County Service
- Services within the country
- legislative is in two chambers
25 Clues: Group of judges • “Law of the Land” • Trial Court level • states lawmaking body • Number of Supreme Justices • Services within the country • Items sold inside the country • legislative is in two chambers • Head of states executive branch • State Power with County Service • mandated but not funded demands • Country Power with County Service • Reviews the trial court for errors • ...
Newtons Laws and Force Crossward 2024-12-19
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- the force that opposes motion
- F= m x ___
- the size something is
- how acceleration is measured
- a number above 0
- law that states F=ma
- the acceleration of gravity on earth
- The push or pull of an object
- the speed of something
- ____ x 9.8 = weight
- a number below 0
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- law that states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction
- left, right, up, down
- a diagram that shows all of the forces acting on an object
- the type of reaction that happens in newtons third law
- The force that is applied on something
- a force that has a pull towards the center of the earth
- law that states an object in motion stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest
- a measurement made up of 100cm
- used to measure the amount of force applied
- the force that is opposite of gravity
- a synonym for movement
22 Clues: F= m x ___ • a number above 0 • a number below 0 • ____ x 9.8 = weight • law that states F=ma • left, right, up, down • the size something is • the speed of something • a synonym for movement • how acceleration is measured • the force that opposes motion • The push or pull of an object • a measurement made up of 100cm • the acceleration of gravity on earth • ...
Newtons Laws and Force Crossward 2024-12-19
Across
- the force that opposes motion
- F= m x ___
- the size something is
- how acceleration is measured
- a number above 0
- law that states F=ma
- the acceleration of gravity on earth
- The push or pull of an object
- the speed of something
- ____ x 9.8 = weight
- a number below 0
Down
- law that states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction
- left, right, up, down
- a diagram that shows all of the forces acting on an object
- the type of reaction that happens in newtons third law
- The force that is applied on something
- a force that has a pull towards the center of the earth
- law that states an object in motion stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest
- a measurement made up of 100cm
- used to measure the amount of force applied
- the force that is opposite of gravity
- a synonym for movement
22 Clues: F= m x ___ • a number above 0 • a number below 0 • ____ x 9.8 = weight • law that states F=ma • left, right, up, down • the size something is • the speed of something • a synonym for movement • how acceleration is measured • the force that opposes motion • The push or pull of an object • a measurement made up of 100cm • the acceleration of gravity on earth • ...
Unit 5 vocab 2023-12-06
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- this branch inforces laws
- the branch that passes laws
- small states thought each state should get 1 vote
- for every 5 slaves 3 votes count
- judges if laws are fair
- changes to the constitution
- a ruler with total power
- a rule book for what the government can and can’t do
- wanting a strong central government
- when the government was split into 3 groups
- signed and agreed by
- when we vote for people to represent us
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- use this to make sure no one gets to powerful
- the big states wanted proportional votes based on population
- first constitution of the United States
- power to govern
- wanting a weak central government
- together the houses pass laws
- representative from each state come together to create a new constitution
- first 10 amendments that protect the rights of people
- one house that gets 1 equal vote
- a loose friendship of state
22 Clues: power to govern • signed and agreed by • judges if laws are fair • a ruler with total power • this branch inforces laws • the branch that passes laws • changes to the constitution • a loose friendship of state • together the houses pass laws • for every 5 slaves 3 votes count • one house that gets 1 equal vote • wanting a weak central government • wanting a strong central government • ...
MO HARD in DA YARD!! State of USA Crossword #1 2024-01-30
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- Borders Oregon.
- Borders Mexico.
- Borders Lake Erie.
- Borders 2 other states.
- Borders the Gulf of Mexico.
- Borders Missouri.
- Borders Kentucky.
- Borders Texas.
- Borders Alabama.
- Borders South Dakota.
- Borders New York.
- Borders Indiana.
- Borders Oklahoma.
- Borders California.
- Borders the Pacific Ocean.
- Borders Mississippi.
- Borders South Carolina.
- Borders Nevada.
- Borders West Virginia.
- Borders Idaho.
- Borders Massachusetts.
- Borders Wyoming.
- Borders Minnesota.
- Borders Canada.
- Borders the Atlantic Ocean.
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- Borders Iowa.
- Borders Ohio.
- Borers Kansas.
- Borders Nebraska.
- Borders North Carolina
- Borders an ocean.
- Borders a Great Lake.
- Borders Colorado.
- Borders Utah.
- Borders Lake Michigan.
- Borders Tennessee.
- Borders another country.
- Borders Lake Superior.
- Borders Arkansas.
- Borders Illinois.
- Borders Maryland.
- Borders New Jersey.
- Borders Pennsylvania.
- Borders Georgia.
- Borders Vermont.
- Borders 4 other states.
- Borders Canada and an ocean.
- Borders 3 other states.
- Borders Montana.
- Borders Arizona.
50 Clues: Borders Iowa. • Borders Ohio. • Borders Utah. • Borers Kansas. • Borders Texas. • Borders Idaho. • Borders Oregon. • Borders Mexico. • Borders Nevada. • Borders Canada. • Borders Alabama. • Borders Indiana. • Borders Georgia. • Borders Vermont. • Borders Montana. • Borders Arizona. • Borders Wyoming. • Borders Nebraska. • Borders an ocean. • Borders Colorado. • Borders Missouri. • Borders Kentucky. • ...
criminal justice [amendments] 2024-10-25
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- type of view from on top, like a birds eye view
- outdated penalty, 19 states are against this penalty
- the seventh amendment applies to _____ cases
- a federal prosecutor must start her trial no more than ___ days after the arrest
- the trial in which the supreme court rules that the death penalty is not cruel & unusual punishment
- cruel & unusual punishments
- the right to a fair trial
- quartering of soldiers
- unreasonable searches & seizures
- due process of law
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- the defendant has the right to a ______ even if he can’t pay for it
- freedom of speech, religion, press & assembly
- type of view from person, like 1st person
- non-enumerated rights
- states rights
- he included a prohibition of cruel & unusual punishments in a draft of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights
- right to bear arms
- rights not specifically mentioned in constitution
- number of states that allow the death penalty
- trial by jury in civil cases
20 Clues: states rights • right to bear arms • due process of law • non-enumerated rights • quartering of soldiers • the right to a fair trial • cruel & unusual punishments • trial by jury in civil cases • unreasonable searches & seizures • type of view from person, like 1st person • the seventh amendment applies to _____ cases • freedom of speech, religion, press & assembly • ...
Alphabet of the Civil War 2025-05-07
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- declared that all enslaved people in Confederate states would be free
- ended major land battles in the war, leading to peace negotiations
- was a devastating military campaign led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman
- Union army soilder
- a legislative agreement that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state
- A cool battle
- When soliders get hurt
- guns quakers used
- an important mountain
- man who surrendered
- president of the Confederate States of America
- antislavery party that emerged in the 1840s
- States that were considered Border
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- a series of battles fought during the American Civil War
- an occurrence of cases of a disease in a specific geographic area or population group
- military academy
- transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts
- 18th president
- a slave revolt
- messenger before telegraph
- signal to shoot
- Who was the Union's president?
- What speech did Lincoln give?
- which restricts the political activities of federal employees
24 Clues: A cool battle • 18th president • a slave revolt • signal to shoot • military academy • guns quakers used • Union army soilder • man who surrendered • an important mountain • When soliders get hurt • messenger before telegraph • What speech did Lincoln give? • Who was the Union's president? • States that were considered Border • antislavery party that emerged in the 1840s • ...
Abram Steves Government Crossword 2025-04-16
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- A body of principles
- Guarantees right to a fair and speedy trial in criminal cases
- The branch of government that is in charge of lawful actions
- You cannot be forced to house soldiers
- A right given to the American people
- An authorized vote for the president of the United States of America
- The right to vote
- Guarantees the right to a trial in cases where the value exceeds $20
- A legal representative body
- The branch of government in charge of making laws
- Freedom of speech, religion, and press
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- Right to bear arms
- The highest levels of government
- Right to protect thyself from incrimination
- The first ten amendments
- Right to protect you from unreasonable searches and seizers
- The highest level of the executive branch
- A legal resident of the United States of America
- The governing body of the United States of American
- Highest branch of government; houses the president
20 Clues: The right to vote • Right to bear arms • A body of principles • The first ten amendments • A legal representative body • The highest levels of government • A right given to the American people • You cannot be forced to house soldiers • Freedom of speech, religion, and press • The highest level of the executive branch • Right to protect thyself from incrimination • ...
FLAT Puzzle-1 2025-08-11
Across
- output depends on both present state and input symbol
- one transition for a state with the input symbol
- Graphical representation of automaton states and transitions.
- To find the language is not regular
- Mathematical model of computation with states and transitions
- A grammar type where production rules are of the form A → aB or A → a
- One of the properties on regular sets
- the length on LHS is <= the length on RHS
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- A type of grammar used to define context-free language
- The condition where no input leads to acceptance
- Type of automaton used to recognize regular languages
- The process of reducing the number of states in an automaton
- Automaton that can be simulated by another with no ambiguity.
- Machine for context free grammar
- The smallest unit of input to an automaton.
- A language that can be described by a regular expression
- finite automata with stack
- Machine for context sensitive grammar
- - The set of all strings over an alphabet
- Unrestricted grammar machine
- The heirarchy of languages
21 Clues: finite automata with stack • The heirarchy of languages • Unrestricted grammar machine • Machine for context free grammar • To find the language is not regular • Machine for context sensitive grammar • One of the properties on regular sets • - The set of all strings over an alphabet • the length on LHS is <= the length on RHS • The smallest unit of input to an automaton. • ...
September Edition 2025-10-31
Across
- Sea where the U.S. has been engaging with boats allegedly carrying drugs
- Fund created to support EU member states in improving defense capabilities
- Shortened version of Tuberculosis
- Nigerien defense base that was attacked
- Featured guest for the World Leader's Forum
- _______ Treaty, the new treaty regarding international waters
- War that resulted in the 38th Parallel
- Element Iran has been stockpiling
- Principle found in Article 3 of the UN Convention Against Torture
- Former President of Brazil recently sentenced to prison
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- Chilean singer who performed at Coachella in 2023
- Other word for a fleet of ships
- There is a possibility for North Korea and the United States to do this
- New bubble popping up around DC
- Country of origin of the ship the United States attacked on September 2
- Study abroad organization Seton Hall joined
- Shortened version of unmanned aerial vehicle
- Conservative program replacing PBS
- This country reported Russian drones violating its airspace
- President of Azerbaijan
- New millennial saint
21 Clues: New millennial saint • President of Azerbaijan • Other word for a fleet of ships • New bubble popping up around DC • Shortened version of Tuberculosis • Element Iran has been stockpiling • Conservative program replacing PBS • War that resulted in the 38th Parallel • Nigerien defense base that was attacked • Study abroad organization Seton Hall joined • ...
Spelling list 4 2025-09-17
Across
- a tool that shows direction (north, south, east, west)
- 4th president of the United States
- the world’s largest rainforest and river in South America
- a book for writing daily thoughts, events, or notes
- a person who designs buildings
- the second largest ocean on Earth
- long trip, usually by sea or space
- a group of people who make laws for a country
- a U.S. national park known for geysers and wildlife
- William Shakespeare, a famous English writer and playwright
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- the line where the land or sea seems to meet the sky
- a famous or important place or object
- the world’s largest hot desert, located in Africa
- a statue or building made to honor someone or something
- the elected leader of a state
- 16th president of the United States
- the world’s tallest mountain, located in Asia
- the 1st president of the United States
- a very large and important church
- the frozen continent at the South Pole
20 Clues: the elected leader of a state • a person who designs buildings • the second largest ocean on Earth • a very large and important church • 4th president of the United States • long trip, usually by sea or space • 16th president of the United States • a famous or important place or object • the 1st president of the United States • the frozen continent at the South Pole • ...
Chapter 3 2012-09-21
Across
- system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government
- are delegated to it in the constitution & national gov.
- made for health care, social services or welfare
- made for some specific closely defined purpose
- an act creating in the new state
- powers granted to the constitution
- powers that the constitution does not grant to the natl. gov.
- agreements among themselves & with foreign states
- grants made to states, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for them
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- to make all laws into foregoing powers & all other powers vested by the constitution
- legal processes by which a fugitive from justice in one state can be returned to that state
- grants of federal money or other resources to the states and/or their cities, countries, & other local units
- not stated in constitution but are suggested implied
- belongs to the national government it's gov. of sovereign state in world community
- powers assigns certain powers to the national government and states
- can be exercised by Natl. Gov. alone
16 Clues: an act creating in the new state • powers granted to the constitution • can be exercised by Natl. Gov. alone • made for some specific closely defined purpose • made for health care, social services or welfare • agreements among themselves & with foreign states • not stated in constitution but are suggested implied • ...
Chapter 3 2012-09-21
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- powers that powers that the constitution does not grant to the natl. gov.
- legal processes by which a fugitive from justice in one state can be returned to that state
- powers that can be exercised by Natl. Gov. alone
- agreements among themselves & with foreign states
- powers that are delegated to it in the constitution & national gov.
- powers that belongs to the national government it's gov. of sovereign state in world community
- made for health care, social services or welfare
- grants made to states, localities, and sometimes private agencies that apply for them
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- powers assigns certain powers to the national government and states
- to make all laws into foregoing powers & all other powers vested by the constitution
- powers,powers granted to the constitution
- grants of federal money or other resources to the states and/or their cities, countries, & other local units
- an act creating in the new state
- system of government in which a written constitution divides the powers of government
- made for some specific closely defined purpose
- powers that not stated in constitution but are suggested implied
16 Clues: an act creating in the new state • powers,powers granted to the constitution • made for some specific closely defined purpose • powers that can be exercised by Natl. Gov. alone • made for health care, social services or welfare • agreements among themselves & with foreign states • powers that not stated in constitution but are suggested implied • ...
The Roaring Twenties 2013-11-22
Across
- The time in the 1920s in which jazz music and dancing became popular.
- Prevention by law of the sale and consumption of alcohol.
- The generation during and just after WWI that lost many men.
- An act that restricted immigration to the United States.
- The right to vote.
- People who advocate complete political or social reform.
- A society in which authority is not recognized.
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- A secret terrorist society organized to assert white supremacy
- A time in which Communist actions in the United States were feared.
- The trial of John Scopes, who was accused of violating the Butler Act by teaching evolution in school.
- An act that set an amount of immigrants who could enter the country annually.
- Attempts to arrest and deport radical leftists and anarchists from the United States.
- A period of time where African American arts and literature thrived.
- Movements to inform consumers through advertising.
- Refers to the cultural edge and economic prosperity of the 1920s in the United States.
- Two Italian immigrants who were accused of murder in 1920.
16 Clues: The right to vote. • A society in which authority is not recognized. • Movements to inform consumers through advertising. • An act that restricted immigration to the United States. • People who advocate complete political or social reform. • Prevention by law of the sale and consumption of alcohol. • Two Italian immigrants who were accused of murder in 1920. • ...
Unit 4 Vocabulary 2022-10-19
Across
- A triangle with no congruent sides
- Equal to or the same
- A triangle that has 3 of the same side lengths
- An angle less that 90 degrees
- The theorem that states that the sum of the measure of the angles in a triangle equal 180 degrees
- The theorem that states that an exterior angle is formed by extending one side of the triangle, and is equal to the non-adjacent angles of that triangle
- The theorem that states if two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite those sides are also congruent
- A triangle that has 3 of the same angles
- The theorem that states that two angles of a triangle are congruent, then the sides opposite those angles are congruent
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- A triangle with two congruent sides
- The angle where sides intersect
- An angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees
- Congruent sides
- An angle that is equal to 90 degrees
- The angles along the base of isosceles triangles
- the side opposite the vertex angle
16 Clues: Congruent sides • Equal to or the same • An angle less that 90 degrees • The angle where sides intersect • A triangle with no congruent sides • the side opposite the vertex angle • A triangle with two congruent sides • An angle that is equal to 90 degrees • A triangle that has 3 of the same angles • A triangle that has 3 of the same side lengths • ...
Ancient China Revision 2022-10-25
Across
- Qin Shi Huang Di standardised this when he unified China.
- This social group were expected to obey their husband and produce sons.
- Type of source that was created after the event or by someone who was not present.
- Top of the social hierarchy, could change and reject laws at any time.
- Social class consisting of wealthy families and land owners.
- Dynasty that was responsible for unifying China.
- One of the geographical features of China.
- Type of weapon used by the Qin armies to conquer the other states.
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- Highly educated social class who studied for most of their lives.
- Metal used to make weapons stronger during the Warring States Period.
- One of the major rivers in China.
- During the Warring States Period 200+ states were reduced to only _______.
- One of the three major belief systems in Ancient China.
- Type of source that was created at the time of the event, or by an eye witness.
- Responsible for working the farmlands, ________ farmers.
- Philosopher whose teachings were rejected by Qin Shi Huang Di
16 Clues: One of the major rivers in China. • One of the geographical features of China. • Dynasty that was responsible for unifying China. • One of the three major belief systems in Ancient China. • Responsible for working the farmlands, ________ farmers. • Qin Shi Huang Di standardised this when he unified China. • ...
Unit 5 Vocabulary 2023-01-26
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- The U.S. government was founded with the Constituion being the supreme law of the land.
- A group of advisors to the President.
- Activities aimed at weakening the established government by inciting resistance or rebellion.
- The first Vice President of the United States.
- To legally overturn.
- Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military or other public service.
- Introduced what would become the Bill of Rights.
- Something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow.
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- The first President of the United States.
- He managed the nation's money at the Department of the Treasury.
- an organization that coordinates candidates to compete in a particular country's elections.
- Firmly favoring one party or faction.
- A meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates for upcoming elections.
- Chosen by Washington as his first head of State Department.
- Certificate that promises to repay borrowed money in the future.
- rights The idea that states should have all powers that the Constitution does not give to the government.
16 Clues: To legally overturn. • A group of advisors to the President. • Firmly favoring one party or faction. • The first President of the United States. • The first Vice President of the United States. • Introduced what would become the Bill of Rights. • Chosen by Washington as his first head of State Department. • ...
Civil War: A Nation Divided 2013-04-01
Across
- amendment dealing with states' rights
- capital of the Union
- Confederate general
- name used to describe states that had slavery but did not secede from the Union
- this battle is known as the turning point of the war
- region of the country that was most dependent on slavery
- Union general
- name for the South during the Civil War
- name of the court house where the Confederacy surrendered at the end of the Civil War
- Union's president during the Civil War
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- capital of the Confederacy
- Lincoln's famous speech meant to free the slaves in the Confederate states; it was unsucessful
- to withdraw or leave
- Confederacy's president during the Civl War
- slave who sued for his freedom; his court case further divided the nation over slavery
- first shots of the Civil War were fired here
- amendment that actually freed the slaves in 1865
- name for the the North during the Civil War
18 Clues: Union general • Confederate general • capital of the Union • to withdraw or leave • capital of the Confederacy • amendment dealing with states' rights • Union's president during the Civil War • name for the South during the Civil War • Confederacy's president during the Civl War • name for the the North during the Civil War • first shots of the Civil War were fired here • ...
Section 7.4: States’ Rights and the National Bank 2026-01-10
Across
- Banks that held funds during Jackson's Presidency
- South Carolina senator, debated states rights
- Massachusetts senator, debated states rights
- Idea that states could reject a federal law
- Harrison's Vice President, considered a mistake
- A period of economic downturn where many banks closed
- Jackson's second Vice President and successor
- Document that held Nullification Theory
- Allowed US to use army against South Carolina
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- First president from Whig party, died after a month
- Tariff meant to protect American industries
- Jackson's first Vice President, opposed Tariff of Abominations
- Political party, formed in 1834
- Where federal tax revenue was usually held
- Created compromise that stopped the US and South Carolina from fighting
15 Clues: Political party, formed in 1834 • Document that held Nullification Theory • Where federal tax revenue was usually held • Tariff meant to protect American industries • Idea that states could reject a federal law • Massachusetts senator, debated states rights • South Carolina senator, debated states rights • Jackson's second Vice President and successor • ...
ch.7 last 15 2021-04-15
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- in 1830, authorized Andrew Jackson to negotiate land-exchange treaties with tribes living east of the Mississippi. The treaties enacted under this act's provisions paved the way for the reluctant—and often forcible—emigration of tens of thousands of American Indians to the West.
- seventh President of the United States (1829-1837), who as a general in the War of 1812 defeated the British at New Orleans (1815). As president he opposedor fought the Bank of America, objected to the right of individual states to nullify disagreeable federal laws, and increased the presidential powers. = appealed to the common man - relocated Native Americans
- Vice President and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died 1841-1845, President responsible for annexation of Mexico after receiving mandate from Polk, opposed many parts of the Whig program for economic recovery
- agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories - passed by congress in order to maintain balance and power between slave and free states
- system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power - Jackson's administration
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- party led by Thomas Jefferson; it feared centralized political power, supported states' rights, opposed Hamilton's financial plan, and supported ties with France. It was heavily influenced by a agrarian interests in the southern states.
- passed by Congress in 1828 that favored manufacturing in the North and was hated by the South - North Profitted - (Calhoun)
- Jackson was president, many state banks received government money that had been withdrawn from the Bank of the U.S. These banks issued paper money and financed wild speculation, especially in federal lands. Jackson issued the Specie Circular to force the payment for federal lands with gold or silver. Many state banks collapsed as a result. A panic ensued (1837). Bank of the U.S. failed, cotton prices fell, businesses went bankrupt, and there was widespread unemployment and distress.
- American political party formed in the 1830s to oppose President Andrew Jackson and the Democrats, stood for protective tariffs, national banking, and federal aid for internal improvements - favored looser reading of the constitution
- as secretary of state during Andrew Jackson's first term, vice president during Jackson's second term, and won the presidency in 1836
- place where all the tax money would go, money would be printed, loans issued, and loans regulated. Ill fated public bank that Jacksona nd public opposed as favoring wealthy investors
- States politician and orator (1782-1817) - Mass defender of public powers who oppossed Calhoun and debated Robert Hayes on state rights
- an American military leader, politician, the ninth President of the United States, and the first President to die in office. His death created a brief constitutional crisis, but ultimately resolved many questions about presidential succession left unanswered by the Constitution until passage of the 25th Amendment. Led US forces in the Battle of Tippecanoe.
- 7th Vice President of the United States and a leading Southern politician from South Carolina during the first half of the 19th century. He was an advocate of slavery, states' rights, limited government, and nullification.
- tragic journey of the Cherokee people from their home land to Indian territory between 1838 and 1839, thousands of Cherokees died.Georgia to Indian territory
15 Clues: passed by Congress in 1828 that favored manufacturing in the North and was hated by the South - North Profitted - (Calhoun) • system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power - Jackson's administration • ...
Lincolns assassination 2015-04-27
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- Lincolns wife
- Lincoln was killed in this theater
- The name of the group of states that were pro-slavery
- This was the main problem during the civil war
- Name of pistol that Booth used
- The name of the group of states that were anti-slavery
- The man that killed Lincoln
- Lincoln was(blank)
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- John was a (blank) that worked in the theater
- Lincoln went to the theater to watch a (blank)
- The name of the play Lincoln was going to watch
- The capital of the united states
- The name of the leader in the executive branch
- Name of month Lincoln was killed
- Lincoln was shot with a (blank)
15 Clues: Lincolns wife • Lincoln was(blank) • The man that killed Lincoln • Name of pistol that Booth used • Lincoln was shot with a (blank) • The capital of the united states • Name of month Lincoln was killed • Lincoln was killed in this theater • John was a (blank) that worked in the theater • Lincoln went to the theater to watch a (blank) • ...
The Geography Crossword Puzzle! 2020-03-24
Across
- A large island close to New Zealand
- The country where the Coronavirus began
- The country known for Salsa music
- The country north of Spain and west of Italy
- The country where Uncle Shall's family's from
- The country east of Portugal
- The country where our neighbours are from
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- The country Andrea lived in for 1 year
- The country directly north of the United States
- The country where Eric lives
- The part of the United States that's up north
- The country directly south of the United States
- An popular island in the Pacific Ocean, part of the USA
- The country in the shape of a boot
- The country known for its pyramids and mummies
15 Clues: The country where Eric lives • The country east of Portugal • The country known for Salsa music • The country in the shape of a boot • A large island close to New Zealand • The country Andrea lived in for 1 year • The country where the Coronavirus began • The country where our neighbours are from • The country north of Spain and west of Italy • ...
Clone of First Five Presidents 2021-02-16
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- the policy of remaining neutral in foreign issues
- 2nd president
- 3rd president
- the rebellion that proved that the federal government was strong
- 1st president
- Hamilton's political party that favored a national government and businesses
- the war in which Mexico became independent from Spain
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- the battle with natives that resulted in the war of 1812
- the war fought against England that proved the power of the United States
- 5th president
- the purchase of land that doubled the size of the United States
- Jefferson's political party that favored states and agriculture
- an incident in which France angered Americans and caused war fever
- 4th president
- a halt on trade
15 Clues: 2nd president • 5th president • 3rd president • 1st president • 4th president • a halt on trade • the policy of remaining neutral in foreign issues • the war in which Mexico became independent from Spain • the battle with natives that resulted in the war of 1812 • the purchase of land that doubled the size of the United States • ...
Civil War crossword puzzle 2024-11-25
Across
- The group of states that fought to preserve the United States.
- Lincoln -16th president of the US
- E lee Commanded the union army
- The site of the Confederate surrender.
- A city that was a major Confederate stronghold.
- A key battle in the Civil War.
- Another important Civil War battle.
- A famous Confederate general.
Down
- The Union general who became president.
- The group of states that seceded from the Union.
- Tubman A famous conductor of the Underground Railroad.
- he period after the Civil War when the South was rebuilt.
- Proclamation A document that declared slaves free.
- Sumter The site of the first shots of the Civil War.
- The act of leaving the Union.
15 Clues: The act of leaving the Union. • A famous Confederate general. • A key battle in the Civil War. • Lincoln -16th president of the US • E lee Commanded the union army • Another important Civil War battle. • The site of the Confederate surrender. • The Union general who became president. • A city that was a major Confederate stronghold. • ...
Ukraine 2026-03-02
Across
- When a state enters another state by force
- A large collection of weapons
- Tools used to cause harm in conflict
- The land that belongs to a state
- A written agreement between states
- The official lines that separate one state from another
- The state that gave up nuclear weapons in 1994
- Relating to atomic weapons
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- Formal discussions to reach an agreement
- A formal agreement between states
- The power of a state to govern itself without outside control
- Acceptance of a state as independent by other states
- Freedom from control by another state
- When one state becomes involved in another state’s affairs
- The state that signed the 1994 agreement and later invaded Ukraine
15 Clues: Relating to atomic weapons • A large collection of weapons • The land that belongs to a state • A formal agreement between states • A written agreement between states • Tools used to cause harm in conflict • Freedom from control by another state • Formal discussions to reach an agreement • When a state enters another state by force • ...
Vietnam War 2013-03-28
Across
- increased federal power during ww2
- political organization and army
- Vietnamese revolutionary communist
- search enemy and destroy them
- people who supported the war
- worked as secretary of state
- United states vietnam relations
- Problem cause
- Communist national independence
- Country
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- United states army general
- Communist party of kampuchea
- american broudcast journalist
- millitary campaign
- president of the republic of vietnam
15 Clues: Country • Problem cause • millitary campaign • United states army general • Communist party of kampuchea • people who supported the war • worked as secretary of state • search enemy and destroy them • american broudcast journalist • political organization and army • United states vietnam relations • Communist national independence • increased federal power during ww2 • ...
Three Branches of Government - Test your Knowledge! 2020-12-24
Across
- The _____ is a count of all the people living in the United States
- The House of ______ is part of the legislative branch
- Where does the President work?
- Where is the capital of the United States?
- In what month do we vote for President?
- We vote for Senator for every ____ years
- We vote for President every ____ years
- The _____ branch makes the laws
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- The _____ is in the judicial branch
- The House of Representatives is also called the ________
- One of the Senators from NY is from from Brooklyn! What is his last name?
- Who was the first President of the United States?
- The _____ branch explains the laws
- What is the website where you can look up your Congressmember?
- How many Senators are there in the Senate (total number)?
- The President is in charge of the _____ branch
- How many people are in the Supreme Court?
- How many Senators are there for each state?
18 Clues: Where does the President work? • The _____ branch makes the laws • The _____ branch explains the laws • The _____ is in the judicial branch • We vote for President every ____ years • In what month do we vote for President? • We vote for Senator for every ____ years • How many people are in the Supreme Court? • Where is the capital of the United States? • ...
Juan Juarez 1/20/2016 Reconstruction Vocab. Crossword 2016-01-20
Across
- equal rights regardless of ethnicity
- A package of 5 separate bills passed by the United States congress.
- republican party from 1854 to end of reconstruction
- The principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained.
- A machine that quickly separates cotton.
- U.S representative and senator from Mississippi.
- a U.S federal government established in 1865 to free slaves.
- 17th president quarreled with Congress on reconstruction(one of the worst president)
- After civil war the federal government set conditions for southern states.
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- 16th president, prosecuted civil war.
- abolished slavery
- 11 southern states that succeeded from the U.S.
- A segregation enforced by law.
- equal protection
- state/local laws enforcing segregation by race.
- A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution.
- A formal accusation of bad things done against a public official
- A secret organization of White Protestant Americans who use violence against other minority groups.
18 Clues: equal protection • abolished slavery • A segregation enforced by law. • equal rights regardless of ethnicity • 16th president, prosecuted civil war. • A machine that quickly separates cotton. • 11 southern states that succeeded from the U.S. • state/local laws enforcing segregation by race. • U.S representative and senator from Mississippi. • ...
Korean/Vietnam 2015-05-21
Across
- what communist believe in
- the policy to relax tension between the communist and the free world
- the united states tries to spread this
- a very tense confirmation between the soviets and the united states over the soviets deployment of a nuclear missile in Cuba
- Castro's country
- separated east and west Germany
- didn't get along with Kennedy
- U.S. tries to spread this
- a war from 1950-1953
- capital city od Israel
- threats between the soviets and U.S. would have ended the world
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- A war were total victory is not the goal
- the belief that in one land in a religion came under the influence of communist then more would follow
- the race between the soviets and the united states
- blockade instead of war
- the soviets neighbor
- usa an Ussr were these
- Gave soviets citizens freedom of speech and religion
- a time of getting weapons
19 Clues: Castro's country • the soviets neighbor • a war from 1950-1953 • usa an Ussr were these • capital city od Israel • blockade instead of war • what communist believe in • U.S. tries to spread this • a time of getting weapons • didn't get along with Kennedy • separated east and west Germany • the united states tries to spread this • A war were total victory is not the goal • ...
A Civil War 2021-11-10
14 Clues: president • have slaves • free states • slave states • unpaid workers • where crops grow • where slaves work • when enimines fight • slaves wanted these • run the undergrown railroad • railroad plan to save slaves • U.S promised this from britian • the north had control over this • what slaves picked in the feilds
The USA (introduction) 2023-01-31
14 Clues: Nationality • capital city • National Day • ex-... colony • Native People • currency (money) • most populated city • The "City of Stars" • President of the USA • number of states today • Road crossing the country • The American film industry • number of states at the beginning • Full name of "the USA" (nom complet)
