states Crossword Puzzles
States of matter 2022-02-10
Across
- water freezes at ____ degrees celsius
- Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a gas.
- to vapor? (two words)
- Water ___ when changing to a solid
- Water boils at ______ degrees celsius
- Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a solid
- Gas ___ when changing to water
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- What is the term for which a liquid boils and
- What is the term for which a liquid freezes and turns into a solid?(two words)
- Water ___ when changing to a gas
10 Clues: to vapor? (two words) • Gas ___ when changing to water • Water ___ when changing to a gas • Water ___ when changing to a solid • water freezes at ____ degrees celsius • Water boils at ______ degrees celsius • What is the term for which a liquid boils and • Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a gas. • Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a solid • ...
States of matter 2022-02-10
Across
- water freezes at ____ degrees celsius
- Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a gas.
- to vapor? (two words)
- Water ___ when changing to a solid
- Water boils at ______ degrees celsius
- Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a solid
- Gas ___ when changing to water
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- What is the term for which a liquid boils and
- What is the term for which a liquid freezes and turns into a solid?(two words)
- Water ___ when changing to a gas
10 Clues: to vapor? (two words) • Gas ___ when changing to water • Water ___ when changing to a gas • Water ___ when changing to a solid • water freezes at ____ degrees celsius • Water boils at ______ degrees celsius • What is the term for which a liquid boils and • Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a gas. • Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a solid • ...
States of Matter 2023-10-05
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- the amount of matter in a certain substance
- how much space an object takes up
- anything you can observe using the 5 senses
- when a liquid turn into a solid
- the process by which a gas changes into a liquid
- has a definite shape and volume
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- takes the shape of its container
- the process by which a liquid changes into a gas
- anything that has mass and takes up space
- can be easily compressed
10 Clues: can be easily compressed • when a liquid turn into a solid • has a definite shape and volume • takes the shape of its container • how much space an object takes up • anything that has mass and takes up space • the amount of matter in a certain substance • anything you can observe using the 5 senses • the process by which a liquid changes into a gas • ...
States of Matter 2023-10-20
Across
- When a liquid turns into a gas and can happen under boiling temperature
- When a solid turns into a liquid
- when the molecules are not too close or far from each other and have move at a moderate speed
- When a solid turns into a gas
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- When a gas turns into a solid
- When a gas turns into a liquid
- When a liquid turns into a solid
- When the molecules don't move and are close to each other
- When a liquid turns into a gas and can happen at only certain temperatures
- When the molecules are far far from each other and move fast
10 Clues: When a gas turns into a solid • When a solid turns into a gas • When a gas turns into a liquid • When a liquid turns into a solid • When a solid turns into a liquid • When the molecules don't move and are close to each other • When the molecules are far far from each other and move fast • When a liquid turns into a gas and can happen under boiling temperature • ...
States of matter 2023-10-24
10 Clues: solid to gas • liquid to gas • gas to liquid • solid to liquid • liquid to solid • dry ice does this • water ______ over time • dry ice is made out of it • liquid to a gas everywhere • liquid to a gas only on the top
States Of Matter 2023-11-29
10 Clues: solid to gas • gas to solid • gas to liquid • liquid to gas • definite shape • liquid to solid • solid to liquid • particles fly freely • fourth state of matter • the amount of heat a chemical reaction produces
states of matter 2023-11-07
Across
- state of matter. particles can slip past one another and near each other.
- particle motion.
- phase change. solid to liquid.
- phase change. gas to liquid.
- phase change. liquid to gas.
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- phase change. solid to gas.
- phase change. liquid to solid.
- state of matter. particles close together and move in place.
- type of energy when heat is added or taken away.
- state of matter. particles move freely and far apart.
10 Clues: particle motion. • phase change. solid to gas. • phase change. gas to liquid. • phase change. liquid to gas. • phase change. liquid to solid. • phase change. solid to liquid. • type of energy when heat is added or taken away. • state of matter. particles move freely and far apart. • state of matter. particles close together and move in place. • ...
states of matter 2023-11-07
Across
- state of matter. particles can slip past one another and near each other.
- particle motion.
- phase change. solid to liquid.
- phase change. gas to liquid.
- phase change. liquid to gas.
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- phase change. solid to gas.
- phase change. liquid to solid.
- state of matter. particles close together and move in place.
- type of energy when heat is added or taken away.
- state of matter. particles move freely and far apart.
10 Clues: particle motion. • phase change. solid to gas. • phase change. gas to liquid. • phase change. liquid to gas. • phase change. liquid to solid. • phase change. solid to liquid. • type of energy when heat is added or taken away. • state of matter. particles move freely and far apart. • state of matter. particles close together and move in place. • ...
United States Cities 2023-12-13
Across
- Had a fire there that was big
- The football Lions
- Francisco The Golden Gate Bridge
- Home of the Phillies
- York City The Statue of Liberty
- Home of the Red Sox
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- Has a big needle for space stuff
- The football Dolphins
- The football Cowboys
- Paso Westernmost city in Texas
- Antonio Its near funjungle and has a San at the start
- Orleans The jazz place
12 Clues: The football Lions • Home of the Red Sox • The football Cowboys • Home of the Phillies • The football Dolphins • Orleans The jazz place • Had a fire there that was big • Paso Westernmost city in Texas • York City The Statue of Liberty • Has a big needle for space stuff • Francisco The Golden Gate Bridge • Antonio Its near funjungle and has a San at the start
States 41 - 50 2024-01-24
States and Capitols 2024-01-19
10 Clues: Its capitol Juneau • Its capitol is Boise • Its capitol is Topeka • Its capitol is Austin • Its capitol is Augusta • Its capitol is Columbus • Its capitol Indianapolis • Its capitol is Sacramento • Its capitol is Des Moines • Its capitol is Carson City
States of Matter 2025-02-21
Across
- particles are very close together
- has definite volume but not a definite shape
- our unit is called hydraulics & ___________
- tiny particles that make up all things
- matter is made of ___________
- volume, mass and shape are properties of ______
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- cornstarch mud is a sheer force ___________
- the amount of space matter takes up
- liquids take the shape of their
- the only state of matter that you can squeeze (compress)
10 Clues: matter is made of ___________ • liquids take the shape of their • particles are very close together • the amount of space matter takes up • tiny particles that make up all things • cornstarch mud is a sheer force ___________ • our unit is called hydraulics & ___________ • has definite volume but not a definite shape • volume, mass and shape are properties of ______ • ...
States Of Matter 2025-02-23
Across
- To move quickly back and forth.
- A small part of a substance.
- Moving without restriction.
- Everything that has mass and takes up space.
- A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume.
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- A state of matter that has a fixed volume but no fixed shape.
- To press something into a smaller space.
- A state of matter with no fixed shape or volume.
- The force that pulls particles together.
- To move or change shape.
10 Clues: To move or change shape. • Moving without restriction. • A small part of a substance. • To move quickly back and forth. • To press something into a smaller space. • The force that pulls particles together. • Everything that has mass and takes up space. • A state of matter with no fixed shape or volume. • A state of matter with a fixed shape and volume. • ...
States of Matter 2023-09-29
10 Clues: solid to gas • liquid to gas • gas to liquid • solid to liquid • turning into a solid • a free slowing substance; fluid • liquid to gas (only on the surface) • firm and stable; not liquid and/or fluid • expanding freely,having no fixed shape or volume • what would happen if you leave a buck of ice on the counter?
States of Matter 2023-09-29
10 Clues: solid to gas • liquid to gas • gas to liquid • solid to liquid • turning into a solid • a free slowing substance; fluid • liquid to gas (only on the surface) • firm and stable; not liquid and/or fluid • expanding freely,having no fixed shape or volume • what would happen if you leave a buck of ice on the counter?
States of Matter 2025-06-05
10 Clues: Gas to liquid • Liquid to solid • Solid to liquid • Measure of heat/cold • Fixed shape and volume • No fixed shape or volume • Smallest unit of a substance • Fixed volume, no fixed shape • Anything with mass and volume • When a liquid turns into a gas
States and Capitals 2026-01-08
States Of Matter 2024-05-26
Across
- Gases ___________ to become liquids.
- We are learning about the 3 States of _________.
- For a Gas to condense we need to _________ energy.
- Liquids __________ to become gas.
- Solids __________ to become liquids.
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- Water in a gas state is called________.
- Liquids ________________ to become solids.
- For a solid to liquify we need to add _________.
- The 3 States of Matter are Solid ________ and Gas.
- Ice is water in a _______ state.
10 Clues: Ice is water in a _______ state. • Liquids __________ to become gas. • Gases ___________ to become liquids. • Solids __________ to become liquids. • Water in a gas state is called________. • Liquids ________________ to become solids. • We are learning about the 3 States of _________. • For a solid to liquify we need to add _________. • ...
States + Capitals #5 2024-12-16
Across
- The capital of this state is Annapolis.
- The capital of this state is Montpelier.
- The capital of this state is Seattle.
- The capital of this state is Jackson.
- The capital of this state is Juneau.
- The capital of this state is Hartford.
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- The capital of this state is Providence.
- The capital of this state is Oahu.
- The capital of this state is Charleston.
- The capital of this state is Boston.
10 Clues: The capital of this state is Oahu. • The capital of this state is Boston. • The capital of this state is Juneau. • The capital of this state is Seattle. • The capital of this state is Jackson. • The capital of this state is Hartford. • The capital of this state is Annapolis. • The capital of this state is Providence. • The capital of this state is Montpelier. • ...
States of Matter 2024-10-03
Across
- Name the tiny particles that are made of matter.
- What do we call the change from a gas to a liquid?
- Which method would you use to separate sand from water in a mixture?
- Which methods would be most effective for separating a mixture of two liquids with different boiling points?
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- What is the most common state of water on Earth?
- How can you recover salt from a saltwater solution?
- When a gas is heated, its particles move _____.
- What process changes a solid into a liquid?
- Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?
- If you wanted to dissolve more sugar in a cold glass of water, which would be the best method?
10 Clues: What process changes a solid into a liquid? • When a gas is heated, its particles move _____. • What is the most common state of water on Earth? • Name the tiny particles that are made of matter. • What do we call the change from a gas to a liquid? • How can you recover salt from a saltwater solution? • Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume? • ...
States of matter 2024-10-01
Across
- State of matter with the most energy
- When liquid particles turn to gas on the surface
- A material made from multiple types of particles
- Going from a gas to a liquid
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- A material only made of one type of particle
- Going from a liquid to a solid
- Going from a solid to a liquid
- Going from a liquid to a gas
- State of matter with the least energy
- State of matter that fills the bottom of the container
10 Clues: Going from a liquid to a gas • Going from a gas to a liquid • Going from a liquid to a solid • Going from a solid to a liquid • State of matter with the most energy • State of matter with the least energy • A material only made of one type of particle • When liquid particles turn to gas on the surface • A material made from multiple types of particles • ...
States of Matter 2024-09-10
Across
- change in state of matter from a liquid to a solid
- anything that takes up space and has mass
- solid, liquid, and gas
- the changing from a solid to a liquid
- matter with a set volume and shape
- change in state of matter from a gas to a liquid
Down
- the change of a liquid to a gas
- can be poured and take on the shape of their container
- matter with no set volume and no set shape
- reaching the temperature at which liquid bubbles and turns to vapor
10 Clues: solid, liquid, and gas • the change of a liquid to a gas • matter with a set volume and shape • the changing from a solid to a liquid • anything that takes up space and has mass • matter with no set volume and no set shape • change in state of matter from a gas to a liquid • change in state of matter from a liquid to a solid • ...
States of Matter 2024-09-19
10 Clues: Solid to a gas • Liquid to a gas • Gas to a liquid • Solid to a liquid • Liquid to a solid • It is made of carbon dioxide • In science, this term doesn't exist • This state of matter has the most energy • This state of matter has the least energy • This state of matter is not the fastest or slowest
States and Energy 2024-11-05
Across
- to reduce in volume
- the smallest piece of a susbtance that is still that substance
- anything that has mass and takes up space
- a state of matter with definite volume and shape
- energy of movement or motion
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- heat energy that causes states of matter to change
- a state of matter with no definite volume or shape
- to increase in volume
- energy of position
- a state of matter with definite volume but no definite shape
10 Clues: energy of position • to reduce in volume • to increase in volume • energy of movement or motion • anything that has mass and takes up space • a state of matter with definite volume and shape • heat energy that causes states of matter to change • a state of matter with no definite volume or shape • a state of matter with definite volume but no definite shape • ...
States Of Matter 2024-11-13
Across
- What solids do when heated
- Smallest units of matter
- State of matter with a fixed shape
- Forces that hold particles together
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- Factor that can change states of matter
- Squashing something into a smaller space
- State of matter where particles move freely
- State of matter that flows but cannot be compressed
- The ability of liquids to move and change shape
- What particles in solids do
10 Clues: Smallest units of matter • What solids do when heated • What particles in solids do • State of matter with a fixed shape • Forces that hold particles together • Factor that can change states of matter • Squashing something into a smaller space • State of matter where particles move freely • The ability of liquids to move and change shape • ...
United States Crossword 2025-10-09
Across
- The United States flag has 50 _____.
- The capital city of the United States is __________, D.C.
- The U.S. paper money is called the ______.
- The U.S. holiday on July 4th is called ____________ Day.
- The big green statue in New York is the Statue of _______.
- The U.S. national anthem is called "The ___________ Banner."
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- The mountain range that runs along the east coast is the ___________ Mountains.
- The national bird of the United States is the bald _____.
- The tallest building in New York City is called One _____ Center.
- The president lives in the _____ House.
10 Clues: The United States flag has 50 _____. • The president lives in the _____ House. • The U.S. paper money is called the ______. • The U.S. holiday on July 4th is called ____________ Day. • The national bird of the United States is the bald _____. • The capital city of the United States is __________, D.C. • The big green statue in New York is the Statue of _______. • ...
States of matter 2025-09-20
10 Clues: that can flow • how much mass is packed • when liquid turns into gas • when gas turns into liquid • when liquid turns into solid • when a solid turns into liquid • how much space something takes up • can not take a shape of a container • the amount of space matter takes up • that can take a shape of a container
States of Matter 2025-08-20
Across
- State of matter with DEFINITE volume and shape.
- State of matter where particles have the MOST kinetic energy.
- Anything that has mass and takes up space.
- 2 or more atoms joined by chemical bonds.
- __________ of matter. Word that describes one of the forms matter can take.
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- The amount of SPACE an object takes up.
- Energy of motion.
- The most BASIC unit of matter.
- Word that means unchanging.
- State of matter with definite volume, but NO definite shape. Takes the shape of container.
10 Clues: Energy of motion. • Word that means unchanging. • The most BASIC unit of matter. • The amount of SPACE an object takes up. • 2 or more atoms joined by chemical bonds. • Anything that has mass and takes up space. • State of matter with DEFINITE volume and shape. • State of matter where particles have the MOST kinetic energy. • ...
States of Matter 2026-04-22
Across
- The process where a gas changes state to a liquid
- The 'stuff' that is everywhere which is made up of atoms
- State of Matter that is rigid and keeps its shape
- A long, curved, yellow food that Minions like
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- The process where a liquid changes state to a solid
- State of matter that takes on the shape of its container and cannot be compressed
- The posh science word for squash
- The least dense state of matter
- What all matter is made from
- The process where a solid changes state to a liquid
10 Clues: What all matter is made from • The least dense state of matter • The posh science word for squash • A long, curved, yellow food that Minions like • The process where a gas changes state to a liquid • State of Matter that is rigid and keeps its shape • The process where a liquid changes state to a solid • The process where a solid changes state to a liquid • ...
States of matter 2026-05-31
Across
- The force that pulls particles towards each other.
- What happens to most materials when they are cooled and become smaller.
- The process where a liquid changes into a solid when cooled.
- The process in which a solid changes into a liquid when heated.
- What happens to most materials when they are heated and become larger.
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- The process by which a liquid changes into a gas at its surface.
- The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
- The process where a gas changes into a liquid when cooled.
- The amount of mass in a given volume of a substance.
- The force exerted on a surface per unit area.
10 Clues: The force exerted on a surface per unit area. • The force that pulls particles towards each other. • The amount of mass in a given volume of a substance. • The process where a gas changes into a liquid when cooled. • The process where a liquid changes into a solid when cooled. • The process in which a solid changes into a liquid when heated. • ...
AP GOV PROJECT 2024-12-12
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- exercise, protects individuals right to practice their religion without government interference
- Clause, gives Congress the power to regulate commerce Supremacy Clause, constitution is law of the land.
- United v. Federal Election Commission, A case in which The Court held that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in elections cannot be limited under the First Amendment.
- Incorporation, the legal doctrine where the Supreme Court applies individual rights from the Bill of Rights to state governments on a case-by-case-basis
- a previous court decision that is used as a guiding principle to decide similar cases in the future Nine, how many supreme court judges are there?
- PACs, committees that may receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, labor unions and other PACs for the purpose of financing independent expenditures and other independent political activity.
- v. Yoder, dealt with the balance between state interests and individual religious freedoms.
- York Times Co. v. United States, dealt with the First Amendment and the freedom of press.
- v. Maryland, addressed the balance of power between the federal government and the states.
- v. Wade, addressed the issue of abortion rights in the United States.
- clause, prohibits the government from establishing a religion or favoring one religion over another
- powers, are powers of the United States government that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, but are suggested to be applicable in some or all cases.
- opinion, a written opinion by a judge who agrees with the majority decision in a case, but provides different reasoning or justification for reaching that decision
- v. United States, dealt with limited speech.
- v. Vitale, This case addressed the issue of state-sponsored prayer in public schools.
- the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.
- v. Carr, established the "one person, one vote doctrine, gave federal courts power to hear redistricting cases.
- clause, gives Congress the power to create laws that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
- States v. Lopez, dealt with the limits of Congress's power under the Commerce Clause.
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- Court, The pinnacle of the American judicial system. The Court ensures uniformity in interpreting national laws, resolves conflicts among states, and maintains national supremacy in law. it has both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
- v. Chicago, addressed the issue of gun rights in the United States.
- opinion, a written statement by one or more judges that disagrees with the majority opinion in a legal case
- decisis, A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.
- amendment, freedom of speech
- and proper clause, allows congress the ability to make laws or to act where the constitution doesn't give it authority to act. Sometimes thought of as implied powers.
- v. Madison, led to the creation of judicial review and reestablished check and balances among the branches of government.
- v. Board of Education, created integration for all public schools in America.
- laws, resolves conflicts among states, and maintains national supremacy in law. it has both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
- speech, non-verbal actions that are intended to convey a particular message or statement, and are considered protected under the First Amendment as a form of speech
- review, review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
- rights, the legal rights that law enforcement must inform a suspect of after arresting them Executive privilege, the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government. .
- privilege, the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government.
- the division of power between the national government and state governments.
- rights, legal protections that guarantee equal social opportunities and protection under the law for all people, regardless of their race, religion, or other characteristics.
- v. Des Moines, addressed the issue of free speech in public schools.
- how many supreme court judges are there?
- process, the idea that the government must follow fair procedures before taking away a person's life, liberty, or property.
- v. Wainwright, significantly impacted the rights of defendants in criminal cases.
- protection clause, part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that requires the law to treat people in similar situations equally. It states that no state can deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection under the law.
- v. Reno, unconstitutional to segregate voters based on race.
- restraint, a government action that prevenis the publication or distribution of speech or information before it is released to the public
- protection clause, part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that requires the law to treat people in similar situations equally. It states that no state can deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection under the law.
42 Clues: amendment, freedom of speech • how many supreme court judges are there? • v. United States, dealt with limited speech. • v. Reno, unconstitutional to segregate voters based on race. • v. Chicago, addressed the issue of gun rights in the United States. • v. Des Moines, addressed the issue of free speech in public schools. • ...
4.1(b) Crossword 2024-04-03
Across
- Sumter The American Civil War began when armed forces from South Carolina fired on ______ ________.
- Because residents in the western part of the state overwhelming voted to remain in the Union, they were granted statehood in 1863 and the state of _______ _________ was born.
- The main reason the Confederacy was hesitant to use slaves in their army was because they feared armed slave _______.
- __________ _________ was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America.
- The first state to secede from the United States was the State of ________ ____________.
- During his Inaugural Address, President Jefferson Davis said the south's focus should be to build the ____________ into a strong nation.
- The most important Confederate general from the Civil War was Robert E. _______.
- Union forces suffered heavy losses at the Battle of ________________ after the Confederate troops reinforced themselves behind a stone wall.
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- The bloodiest single day of fighting of the American Civil War was the Battle of ____________.
- President Lincoln knew the importance of __________ states, so he put incredible pressure on states such as Maryland, Kentucky, Delaware, and Missouri to stay in the Union.
- The naval battle between the Monitor and Merrimack (Virginia) was the first ever battle between _____________ ships. This battle would change the way navies built ships forever.
- The United States refers to their flag as the "Stars and Stripes" and the Confederacy referred to their flag as the "Stars and ______".
- Thomas Jackson, one of the Confederacy's most important generals, earned the nickname ____________ because of his calm demeanor and refusal to retreat.
- After South Carolina fired on Fort Sumter, President Lincoln called for 75,000 ____________ to join the military to defeat the rebellion in the South.
- The Northern strategy to blockade the South and prevent shipping in or out was called the ______________ Plan.
- During the Civil War, the Union moved in and occupied Florida because the state provided supplies to the Confederate armies, especially ________ and salt.
- Just days after the Civil War began, the states of Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina also chose to ________ from the Union and join the Confederacy.
- At the First Battle of _______ ________, Confederate reinforcements arrived and won the battle. Because of this victory, Union leaders realized the war would not be over in a few weeks.
18 Clues: The most important Confederate general from the Civil War was Robert E. _______. • The first state to secede from the United States was the State of ________ ____________. • __________ _________ was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America. • ...
Unit 2 Vocab 2024-02-22
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- Fe Trail: Historic trade route between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico, used extensively in the 19th century.
- Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross and known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her work during the Civil War.
- Southern states that seceded from the Union and fought against the Union during the Civil War.
- of Bull Run: First major battle of the Civil War, fought in Virginia in 1861.
- Party: Political party in the United States during the mid-19th century, primarily focused on nativist and anti-immigrant sentiments.
- Formal withdrawal of a state from a union or federation.
- Smith: Founder of the Latter-day Saint movement (Mormonism).
- Doctrine: Position taken by Stephen A. Douglas during the Lincoln-Douglas debates, asserting that slavery could be excluded from territories of the United States by local legislation.
- War: Conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, resulting in the annexation of vast territories by the U.S., including California and New Mexico.
- Douglass: African American abolitionist, writer, and orator who escaped from slavery and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.
- Revolution: Conflict between Texas settlers and the Mexican government resulting in Texas gaining independence from Mexico and becoming the Republic of Texas.
- Scott: African American slave who sued for his freedom in the famous Dred Scott v. Sandford case, which ultimately ruled against him and contributed to tensions leading up to the Civil War.
- Refers to the period before the American Civil War (1861-1865).
- Civil War battle fought in Maryland in 1862, the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.
- Mann: Education reformer known for his efforts to improve public education in America, including the establishment of teacher training schools and compulsory attendance laws.
- Policy of favoring native-born or established inhabitants over immigrants.
- A. Douglas: American politician known for his role in the Kansas-Nebraska Act and his debates with Abraham Lincoln.
- Proviso: Proposal to prohibit slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War.
- The movement to end slavery, particularly in the United States during the 19th century.
- Republicans: Faction of the Republican Party during Reconstruction advocating for more aggressive policies toward the South and greater rights for freedmen.
- Brown: Abolitionist who led the raid on Harpers Ferry, an attempt to start a slave rebellion.
- Revolution: Economic transformation in the United States during the early 19th century, characterized by the emergence of a capitalist economy, increased industrialization, and improvements in transportation and communication.
- Farming: Agricultural system in which farmers rent land from landowners and pay rent either in cash or in shares of their crops.
- of Domesticity: Social and cultural belief system that idealized women as guardians of the home and family, emphasizing domesticity, piety, and submission to husbands.
- Slave Act: Law passed by the U.S. Congress in 1850 to allow for the capture and return of escaped slaves.
- Ferry: Location of John Brown's raid on a federal arsenal in Virginia, aimed at starting a slave rebellion.
- Plan: Union strategy during the Civil War to blockade Confederate ports and control the Mississippi River to split the Confederacy in two.
- Proclamation: Executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, declaring slaves in Confederate-held territory to be free.
- Codes: Laws passed by Southern states during Reconstruction to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
- Act: Legislation that allowed settlers in the Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery, leading to violent conflicts.
- Davis: President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
- To bring charges against a public official for misconduct in office.
- Dix: Activist who advocated for better treatment of the mentally ill and for the establishment of mental asylums in the United States.
- Turner’s Rebellion: Slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Virginia in 1831, resulting in widespread fear and harsher slave laws.
- Northern Democrats who opposed the Civil War and advocated for peace with the Confederacy.
- Agricultural system in which landless farmers (often former slaves) worked on land owned by others in exchange for a share of the crops produced.
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- of 1877: Informal agreement that resolved the disputed 1876 presidential election, leading to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South and the end of Reconstruction.
- Falls Convention: The first women's rights convention held in the United States, which took place in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848.
- Period following the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the South and integrating newly freed slaves into society.
- Movements of the 1800s: Social and political movements aimed at improving various aspects of society during the 19th century.
- Purchase: Acquisition of a strip of land (present-day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico) from Mexico by the United States in 1853.
- Amendment: Constitutional amendment ratified in 1865, abolishing slavery in the United States.
- Amendment: Constitutional amendment ratified in 1868, granting citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
- Reconstruction Plan: Reconstruction plan implemented by Congress after the Civil War, which aimed to enforce civil rights for freedmen and place Southern states under military rule until they ratified the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.
- of 1850: Series of legislative measures aimed at resolving the territorial and slavery controversies arising from the Mexican-American War.
- and Merrimack: Ironclad warships that fought in the first battle between ironclad vessels during the Civil War.
- Reconstruction Plan: Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction, which was lenient towards the South and lacked protections for freedmen.
- Northerner who moved to the South after the Civil War, often for political or economic gain.
- Truth: African American abolitionist and women's rights activist known for her speeches advocating for the abolition of slavery and women's rights.
- Corpus: Legal principle that protects individuals from arbitrary detention, suspended by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
- Trail: Historic route used by American pioneers during the mid-19th century to migrate to the Pacific Northwest.
- Lloyd Garrison: Prominent abolitionist who founded the newspaper "The Liberator" and advocated for the immediate emancipation of slaves.
- Amendment: Constitutional amendment ratified in 1870, granting voting rights to African American men.
- (extremist organization): Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist hate group founded in the United States after the Civil War, known for its violence and terrorism against African Americans, Jews, Catholics, and other minority groups.
- Sovereignty: Political doctrine that the people of a territory should decide for themselves whether or not to permit slavery.
- Movement: Social movement advocating for moderation or total abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
- Tubman: African American abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad, leading slaves to freedom.
- Party: Political party founded in the 1850s, initially opposed to the expansion of slavery and later became the party of Abraham Lincoln and the Union during the Civil War.
- Revels: The first African American to serve in the United States Senate, representing Mississippi during the Reconstruction era.
- Destiny: Belief in the 19th-century American doctrine that the United States was destined to expand across the North American continent.
- Term used to describe Southern whites who supported the Republican Party and Reconstruction efforts during the post-Civil War era.
- To incorporate a territory into an existing political entity, such as a country.
- Lincoln: 16th President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to abolish slavery.
- Party: Political party dedicated to preventing the expansion of slavery into the western territories.
- Beecher Stowe: Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a novel that depicted the harsh realities of slavery and helped fuel the abolitionist cause.
- Bureau: Federal agency established during Reconstruction to provide assistance to former slaves and poor whites.
- Rush: Period of mass migration to California following the discovery of gold in 1848, leading to rapid population growth and economic development.
- Rule: The ability of a locality to govern itself within its own legislative framework.
- Reconstruction Plan: Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction, which offered amnesty to Southerners who took an oath of loyalty to the Union and supported
69 Clues: Formal withdrawal of a state from a union or federation. • Smith: Founder of the Latter-day Saint movement (Mormonism). • Refers to the period before the American Civil War (1861-1865). • To bring charges against a public official for misconduct in office. • Policy of favoring native-born or established inhabitants over immigrants. • ...
Test II Extra Credit (Part 1) 2022-02-24
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- Comprising one body or house, as in a one-house legislature
- Powers to act in a particular area are exclusively granted by the Constitution to the national government and cannot be interfered with by the states
- According to James Madison, the concentration of power in any one branch of government
- A proposed law that has been sponsored by a member of the legislature and submitted to the clerk of the House or Senate
- A militant farmers’ movement of the late nineteenth century that fought for improved conditions for farmers
- Possessing supreme political authority within a geographic area
- Occurring every two years
- Under the Texas Constitution, the formal charge by the House of Representatives that leads to trial in the Senate and possible removal of a state official
- Possessing supreme political authority within a geographic area
- The Confederate States of America, those southern states that seceded from the United States in late 1860 and 1861 and argued that the power of the states was more important than the power of the central government
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- Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers or houses
- The process by which people move from rural to urban areas
- A person who is represented by an elected official
- A system of government in which power is divided between a central government and regional governments
- The legal structure of a government, which establishes its power and authority as well as the limits on that power
15 Clues: Occurring every two years • A person who is represented by an elected official • The process by which people move from rural to urban areas • Comprising one body or house, as in a one-house legislature • Possessing supreme political authority within a geographic area • Possessing supreme political authority within a geographic area • ...
Chapter 10 Section One 2015-08-14
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- number of levels for a typical city-state
- the high part of the polis
- city-states were isolated by these type of ranges
- what city-states often engaged in with each other
- the city-states we're learning about were located in ancient
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- another name for a city-state
- a word meaning separated or kept away from others
- because city-states were kept apart, they developed their own
- located on the acropolis, a place where people went to worship
- the level where the homes, shops & farms were located
10 Clues: the high part of the polis • another name for a city-state • number of levels for a typical city-state • a word meaning separated or kept away from others • city-states were isolated by these type of ranges • what city-states often engaged in with each other • the level where the homes, shops & farms were located • ...
The road of disunion 2024-05-15
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- what state is located in the center of the united states?
- what was a violent confrontation?
- who was a lawyer and a member of congress?
- who was bron in 1777 in and served in the congress?
- who was an african american?
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- who was born in 1800?
- what is the term used to describe the northern and western states that fought against the confederacy?
- what state is located in the west-central part of the united states?
- what sate is the most centrally located state in the united states?
- who was the 16th president?
10 Clues: who was born in 1800? • who was the 16th president? • who was an african american? • what was a violent confrontation? • who was a lawyer and a member of congress? • who was bron in 1777 in and served in the congress? • what state is located in the center of the united states? • what sate is the most centrally located state in the united states? • ...
Slavery Crossword 2025-02-25
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- items for sale or purchase
- states where slavery was illegal, north
- growing crops to make food and materials for people
- laws for slaves that restricted their freedoms and has strict punishments Agriculture
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- states where slavery was legal, south
- the name for the southern states that left the United States in order to keep slavery legal
- people who owned slaves
- to be separated by distance or time
- One person owns another person and can control every part of the enslaved person’s life.
- money earned by a person or company
10 Clues: people who owned slaves • items for sale or purchase • to be separated by distance or time • money earned by a person or company • states where slavery was legal, south • states where slavery was illegal, north • growing crops to make food and materials for people • laws for slaves that restricted their freedoms and has strict punishments Agriculture • ...
Civil War Voltaire Salvador 2017-02-14
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- march was when William Tecumseh Sherman destroyed Georgia.
- Virginia didn't want to secede from the U.S.
- to seperate from a state or country.
- A confederation formed in 1861 by the southern states.
- The start of the civil war.
- Proclamation only freed slaves from the southern states.
- where Robert E Lee surrendered to the union.
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- Davis was the president of the Confederate.
- Corpus A court order requiring authorities to bring a prisoner before a court.
- Lincoln was the 16 president of the united states.
- where the 2nd part of the Anaconda plan took place. (Confederate army was divided)
- building where products could be mass produced.
- was the turning point for the union army.
- What every military leader should have...
- The draft.
- E Lee was the commander of the Confederate Army.
- Plan A three-part strategy by which the union proposed to defeat the confederacy.
- The bloodiest single-day battle in American history.
18 Clues: The draft. • The start of the civil war. • to seperate from a state or country. • was the turning point for the union army. • What every military leader should have... • Davis was the president of the Confederate. • Virginia didn't want to secede from the U.S. • where Robert E Lee surrendered to the union. • building where products could be mass produced. • ...
Manifest Destiny 2022-03-04
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- Treaty that ended the Mexican American War
- Agreement in 1820, two states admitted and 36 30 line in place
- War between Mexico and the United States
- Force journey of Cherokee Indians from their homes in Georgia to lands in the West
- Person migrating from one place to another
- Add to an existing country or area
- Loyalty to local interests
- 1830 law that authorized the President to move Indians to new homelands west of the Mississippi
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- Person migrating from one place to another
- Pathway to the Pacific Northwest, beginning in Missouri and ending in Oregon
- Person who wanted to enlarge the territory of the United States
- Town that grew rapidly in population as a result of sudden prosperity
- Took part in the California Gold Rush
- Person who worked in the movement to do away with slavery
- Uprising in 1846, claifornia rebelled against Mexican rule
- Withdraw from the Union
- To give up
- Nation's destiny to expand across the continent to the Pacific Ocean
- Migration to California following discovery of gold
19 Clues: To give up • Withdraw from the Union • Loyalty to local interests • Add to an existing country or area • Took part in the California Gold Rush • War between Mexico and the United States • Person migrating from one place to another • Treaty that ended the Mexican American War • Person migrating from one place to another • Migration to California following discovery of gold • ...
History Test 10 2026-04-29
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- WITHDREW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE 1980 OLYMPICS
- DR. ROBERT JARVIK WAS THE INVENTOR OF THE (?)
- (?) WAS SENT TO THE SURFACE OF MARS TO GATHER DATA AND SEND PHOTOS BACK TO EARTH
- CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF DURING PERSIAN GULF WAR
- THE FIRST PERSONAL COMPUTER WAS MADE BY (?)
- WOLRD WIDE WEB
- PRESIDENT THAT MADE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY A FEDERAL HOLIDAY
- WHAT REAGAN'S CRITICS CALLED HIS FINANCIAL PLAN
- THE TERRORIST GROUP AL-QAEDA WAS LED BY (?)
- THE FIRST SPACE SHUTTLE
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- RESIGNED AFTER THE WATERGATE AFFAIR
- KNOWN AS THE "GREAT COMMUNICATOR"
- FIRST FEMALE ASTRONAUT IN THE UNITED STATES
- AFTER THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET UNION, WHO BECAME PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN REPUBLIC
- LED TROOPS DURING PERSIAN GULF WAR (LAST NAME ONLY)
- THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA)WAS A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MEXICO, AND THE UNITED STATES, AND (?)
- PRESIDENT DURING THE PERSIAN GULF WAR (FULL NAME WITH MIDDLE INITIALS)
- FOUNDER OF THE MORAL MAJORITY
18 Clues: WOLRD WIDE WEB • THE FIRST SPACE SHUTTLE • FOUNDER OF THE MORAL MAJORITY • KNOWN AS THE "GREAT COMMUNICATOR" • RESIGNED AFTER THE WATERGATE AFFAIR • FIRST FEMALE ASTRONAUT IN THE UNITED STATES • THE FIRST PERSONAL COMPUTER WAS MADE BY (?) • THE TERRORIST GROUP AL-QAEDA WAS LED BY (?) • DR. ROBERT JARVIK WAS THE INVENTOR OF THE (?) • ...
Federalism 2021-12-17
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- this established the precedent that allows the supreme court to find state laws illegal if they violate the Constitution
- Name of federal aid that must be used for the specific stated purpose
- Name given to the practice of trying to return to the original intent of the federalism in the US Constitution
- the type of cake that reflects the original intent of federalism as stipulated by the Constitution
- Name of federal aid that can be used for a variety of purposes within a state
- As federal and state governments operate separately from each other it was possible for states to create laws that conflicted with federal laws; this principle addresses this conflict
- Stipulates that states must respect the legislation of other states
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- The division of power between the federal government and the state governments
- This make practice makes the state governments more dependent on the national government
- the SCOTUS case that made it unconstitutional for state laws to interfere with national law
- the type of federalism that was started during the Great Depression
- Gave states a lot of power within their own borders but also allowed the federal government to direct the nation as a whole
- the type of cake that reflects the type of federalism experienced with the passage of the legislation of the Great Society
- Name of president during the 1970s that pushed for states to have more rights
14 Clues: the type of federalism that was started during the Great Depression • Stipulates that states must respect the legislation of other states • Name of federal aid that must be used for the specific stated purpose • Name of federal aid that can be used for a variety of purposes within a state • ...
Reconstruction era 2022-11-18
Our first government 2023-01-10
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- The first government of the United States
- Shays' rebellion was a group of...
- In order to pass laws, the government needed ________ of 13 states to agree
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- There was _______ ________ per state
- Congress would not settle disputes between states
- The government could not raise an...
- Amount of states needed to change the government
- This government had no one remotely close to that of a _______
8 Clues: Shays' rebellion was a group of... • There was _______ ________ per state • The government could not raise an... • The first government of the United States • Amount of states needed to change the government • Congress would not settle disputes between states • This government had no one remotely close to that of a _______ • ...
Loving v. Virginia 2022-05-03
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- the highest level of court in the United States
- to not allow something
- not in accordance with the U.S. Constitution
- between different races
- descendants of Africans who are from the United States
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- document that guarantees equal protection and citizenship for people born in the United States
- unjust treatment of different categories of people
- the belief that white people constitute a superior race
- applying to have your case seen by a higher court
- categorization of humans based on shared physical and social qualities
- the people involved in the case who were not allowed to be married
- union of two people
- the state that the case occurred in
13 Clues: union of two people • to not allow something • between different races • the state that the case occurred in • not in accordance with the U.S. Constitution • the highest level of court in the United States • applying to have your case seen by a higher court • unjust treatment of different categories of people • descendants of Africans who are from the United States • ...
Accounting Concepts Puzzle 2021-02-25
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- The business entity concept argues that when the owner deposits personal money into the business, this should be recorded in the ________________ account.
- The concept that states that doubtful debts should be accounted for.
- The opposite of objectivity and one of the main aims of accounting concepts is to diminish this.
- The concept that states that the financial statements are drawn on the assumption that the business is willing and able to operate for the foreseeable future.
- The concept of double-entry.
- The concept that argues that once the business makes use of an accounting policy, then it should be used in future accounting periods.
- The ________________ of accounting concepts is to provide a basic structure for financial reporting.
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- The concept that states that drawings should be charged to the owner, not the business.
- The concept that states that assets should be recorded at their acquisition/original price.
- The value that the business will record its assets if it is not a going concern.
- Another word for the accruals (concept).
- The business entity concept argues that when the owner withdraws goods or money from the business for personal use, this should be recorded in the ________________ account.
- The concept that states that profit is the difference between income earned and expenses incurred.
- The prudence and accruals concept aid accountants in the provision of __________________.
14 Clues: The concept of double-entry. • Another word for the accruals (concept). • The concept that states that doubtful debts should be accounted for. • The value that the business will record its assets if it is not a going concern. • The concept that states that drawings should be charged to the owner, not the business. • ...
Foreign Policymaking Crossword 2023-04-08
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- The foreign policy course the United States followed throughout most of its history.
- Also known as nongovernmental organizations, these are groups that are not connected with the government.
- Foreign policy that pledges America supports countries or people threatened by Soviet forces or Communist rebellion
- The practice of forcing a confrontation in order to achieve the desired outcome.
- A policy beginning in the early 1970s that attempted some kind of peace between the Soviet Union and the United States.
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- A competition between the United States and the Soviet Union for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons.
- Union A transnational government composed of mostly European nations that coordinate things like trade, immigration, and labor policies
- Fees on imported goods into the United States
- Also known as North Atlantic Treaty Organization, it is a regional organization created in 1949. With 30 alliances from North America and Europe.
- Also known as World Health Organization, it is a specialized agency of the United Nation responsible for health internationally.
- Also known as multinational corporations, it is a large portion of the world's industrial output.
- One of the first major international crises of the Cold War. When the Soviet Union blocked Western railways, roads, and canals.
- A group created in 1945. Currently has 193 members. A group created to maintain world peace.
- Foreign policy position that opposes European colonialism in the United States.
14 Clues: Fees on imported goods into the United States • Foreign policy position that opposes European colonialism in the United States. • The practice of forcing a confrontation in order to achieve the desired outcome. • The foreign policy course the United States followed throughout most of its history. • ...
JFK and the Kennedy Era 2023-06-08
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- - __ Kennedy, JFK's wife and First Lady known for her elegance and promotion of the arts.
- - __, JFK advocated for civil rights legislation and supported the desegregation of schools and public spaces.
- - __ Corps, a volunteer program established by JFK to promote social and economic development in developing countries.
- - __ Pigs Invasion, a failed attempt by the United States to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro.
- - __ Corps, a volunteer program established by JFK to promote social and economic development in developing countries.
- - __, JFK's vision for domestic policies focusing on civil rights, healthcare, education, and space exploration.
- - __, the term used to describe the Kennedy administration, associated with youth, vigor, and optimism.
- - __ Ban Treaty, an agreement signed by the United States and the Soviet Union to prohibit nuclear weapons testing.
- - __ Commission, the investigative commission established to examine the assassination of JFK in 1963.
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- - __ Speech, JFK's famous speech in 1962 declaring the goal of landing a man on the moon.
- - __ Progress, a program aimed at promoting economic and social progress in Latin American countries.
- - __ Crisis, a tense standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union over the placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba.
- - __ Race, the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve milestones in space exploration.
- - __, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States.
- - __ Wall, constructed in 1961 to separate East and West Berlin, symbolizing the division between communist and capitalist worlds.
15 Clues: - __, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. • - __ Speech, JFK's famous speech in 1962 declaring the goal of landing a man on the moon. • - __ Kennedy, JFK's wife and First Lady known for her elegance and promotion of the arts. • - __ Progress, a program aimed at promoting economic and social progress in Latin American countries. • ...
APUSH Spooky Season Crossword 2023-10-31
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- Michael Jackson created the most expensive music video ever made... during its time (1982), totaling around $1 million.
- Your instructor's first name
- This party favored weaker state governments, and the indirect election of government officials.
- Treaty resolved territorial disputes between the two countries and granted American ships the right to free navigation of the Mississippi River (between Spain and the US)
- Arbitrary seizure of goods or individuals by a government or its agents for public services.
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- _______ Act prohibited United States vessels from trading with European nations during the Napoleonic War.
- He explored the vast territory west of the Mississippi River by the US, he was commissioned by Jefferson.
- ________ feed was the original name of candy corn.
- A Shawnee leader, who fought against the United States expansion into the Midwest & Canada.
- a diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats that resulted in a limited, undeclared war known as the Quasi-War.
- What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?
- This treaty was an agreement between the United States and Great Britain, in Belgium, on December 24, 1814. This treaty ended the War of 1812.
- one of the "Midnight Judges" appointed by United States President John Adams the day before he left office,
- a Federal cashier at the Baltimore branch of the U.S. bank, refused to pay the taxes imposed by the state.
14 Clues: Your instructor's first name • ________ feed was the original name of candy corn. • What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time? • A Shawnee leader, who fought against the United States expansion into the Midwest & Canada. • Arbitrary seizure of goods or individuals by a government or its agents for public services. • ...
Unit 10 Vocabulary 2022-09-08
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- The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.
- a congressional resolution designed to limit the U.S. president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad. Among other restrictions, the law requires that presidents notify Congress after deploying the armed forces and limits how long units can remain engaged without congressional approval
- In 2003 during George w. Bush's administration when the U.S. declared war on terrorism and invaded Afghanistan where the Taliban government was giving aid to the terrorist group Al Qaeda that was responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the United States.
- 2009- 2017 Obama became the first African American ever to be elected as president(44th)
- President of the United States that gets credit for ending the cold war with the Soviet Union. Also President during the Iran Contra affair where the CIA sold weapons to Iran to finance a revolution in Nicaragua. He also put in place Reaganomics which called for cutting taxes to stimulate the economy. He spent 3 trillion dollars in national defense and on the Star War program to put satellites into space.
- Hostage situation that lasted over 400 days during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. Iranian Revolutionists were mad because President Carter let the Shah of Iran into the Country to receive medical treatment after he escaped. The Hostages were released after Jimmy Carter lost the Election of 1979 to Ronald Reagan.
- Meeting between President Jimmy Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Began and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat at the President's personal retreat in Maryland to come to a ceasefire and peaceful settlement of the two countries conflict. President Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in part for helping the two work out a peace settlement.
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- Al Qaeda used Commercial airliners to crash them into the World Trade Center and the pentagon in a terrorist attack against the U.S. One Commercial jet went down in Pennsylvania.
- President of the United States that won a Nobel Peace Prize for securing peace between Israel and Palestine in the Camp David Accords as well as his continued effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development
- The 41st President (1989-1993), brought to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United States "a kinder and gentler nation" in the face of a dramatically changing world
- During George W. Bush's Administration when the U.S. invaded Iraq to seek and destroy weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) believed to be in the country. Saddam Hussein was removed as the dictator of Iraq.
- The Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden defeated the Republican ticket of Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin.
- President of the United States. First to resign from office. He is most known for the Watergate scandal that resulted in the U.S. people losing trust in the government. He also was the first president to recognize the communist government of China and opened China up for trade with the U.S.
- War in 1991 when the US came to Kuwait's rescue after Iraq invaded in 1990
- Congress declared war on this after 9/11 and gave President George W. Bush permission to invade Afghanistan.
- The United States Constitution states that the President "shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment".(Article II, Section 2)
- Ronald Reagan's attempt to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes.
- President Richard Nixon created the EPA with the purpose of protecting human health and the environment by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress
- First President that was not elected. Was Vice President when President Nixon resigned because of the Watergate scandal. Gave Nixon a pardon after he was appointed and was beat by Jimmy Carter in 1979.
- Terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center Towers in New York and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
- Caused the U.S. citizens to distrust government. President Nixon seen as corrupt when he used the CIA and FBI to cover-up his administration's involvement in the break-in of the Watergate hotel Democratic National headquarters office
- Responsible for working out NAFTA or the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada, Mexico, and the United States to have free trade with one another without trade restrictions. He was impeached by the House of Representatives for Perjury and Obstruction of Justice but was acquitted by the Senate.
- President of the United States during 9/11 attacks. Sent troops into Afghanistan and Iraq after he convinced Congress to declare war on Terrorism. Also narrowly won the Election of 2000 against Al Gore.
- a women's rights organization founded in 1966.
24 Clues: a women's rights organization founded in 1966. • Ronald Reagan's attempt to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes. • War in 1991 when the US came to Kuwait's rescue after Iraq invaded in 1990 • 2009- 2017 Obama became the first African American ever to be elected as president(44th) • ...
AP GOV PROJECT 2024-12-12
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- Incorporation, the legal doctrine where the Supreme Court applies individual rights from the Bill of Rights to state governments on a case-by-case-basis
- v. Wainwright, significantly impacted the rights of defendants in criminal cases.
- review, review by the US Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.
- clause, gives Congress the power to create laws that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution.
- States v. Lopez, dealt with the limits of Congress's power under the Commerce Clause.
- v. Board of Education, created integration for all public schools in America.
- clause, prohibits the government from establishing a religion or favoring one religion over another
- v. Maryland, addressed the balance of power between the federal government and the states.
- v. Yoder, dealt with the balance between state interests and individual religious freedoms.
- speech, non-verbal actions that are intended to convey a particular message or statement, and are considered protected under the First Amendment as a form of speech
- Court, The pinnacle of the American judicial system. The Court ensures uniformity in interpreting national laws, resolves conflicts among states, and maintains national supremacy in law. it has both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
- v. Carr, established the "one person, one vote doctrine, gave federal courts power to hear redistricting cases.
- York Times Co. v. United States, dealt with the First Amendment and the freedom of press.
- amendment, freedom of speech
- process, the idea that the government must follow fair procedures before taking away a person's life, liberty, or property.
- v. Wade, addressed the issue of abortion rights in the United States.
- v. Vitale, This case addressed the issue of state-sponsored prayer in public schools.
- and proper clause, allows congress the ability to make laws or to act where the constitution doesn't give it authority to act. Sometimes thought of as implied powers.
- powers, are powers of the United States government that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, but are suggested to be applicable in some or all cases.
- Clause, gives Congress the power to regulate commerce Supremacy Clause, constitution is law of the land.
- protection clause, part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that requires the law to treat people in similar situations equally. It states that no state can deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection under the law.
- PACs, committees that may receive unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, labor unions and other PACs for the purpose of financing independent expenditures and other independent political activity.
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- laws, resolves conflicts among states, and maintains national supremacy in law. it has both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
- decisis, A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.
- privilege, the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government.
- opinion, a written statement by one or more judges that disagrees with the majority opinion in a legal case
- a previous court decision that is used as a guiding principle to decide similar cases in the future Nine, how many supreme court judges are there?
- the division of power between the national government and state governments.
- rights, legal protections that guarantee equal social opportunities and protection under the law for all people, regardless of their race, religion, or other characteristics.
- rights, the legal rights that law enforcement must inform a suspect of after arresting them Executive privilege, the authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government. .
- v. United States, dealt with limited speech.
- United v. Federal Election Commission, A case in which The Court held that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts in elections cannot be limited under the First Amendment.
- opinion, a written opinion by a judge who agrees with the majority decision in a case, but provides different reasoning or justification for reaching that decision
- how many supreme court judges are there?
- v. Reno, unconstitutional to segregate voters based on race.
- the political manipulation of electoral district boundaries to advantage a party, group, or socioeconomic class within the constituency.
- v. Des Moines, addressed the issue of free speech in public schools.
- v. Chicago, addressed the issue of gun rights in the United States.
- exercise, protects individuals right to practice their religion without government interference
- restraint, a government action that prevenis the publication or distribution of speech or information before it is released to the public
- protection clause, part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that requires the law to treat people in similar situations equally. It states that no state can deny any person within its jurisdiction equal protection under the law.
- v. Madison, led to the creation of judicial review and reestablished check and balances among the branches of government.
42 Clues: amendment, freedom of speech • how many supreme court judges are there? • v. United States, dealt with limited speech. • v. Reno, unconstitutional to segregate voters based on race. • v. Chicago, addressed the issue of gun rights in the United States. • v. Des Moines, addressed the issue of free speech in public schools. • ...
The United States 2020-08-31
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- What type of government does the United States have?
- what state do you live in?
- Is the USA in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?
- A large human settlement
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- In what month was the United States founded?
- a group of people living in the same space
- An organized political community
- How many states are in the United States of America?
- America/ What Continent is the USA on?
9 Clues: A large human settlement • what state do you live in? • An organized political community • America/ What Continent is the USA on? • a group of people living in the same space • In what month was the United States founded? • Is the USA in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere? • What type of government does the United States have? • ...
Week 12 2017-11-07
Across
- According to Wendt, both he and John Mearshimer agree that the logic behind explanations for why states engage in war or peace has two elements: structure and ___.
- One article assigned this week argued that the defining question about global order for this generation is whether China and the United States can escape Thucydides’s ____.
- ___ theorists tend to focus on the impact of ideas. They regard interests and identities of states as malleable products of specific historical processes.
- BONUS QUESTION According to Wendt (the second reading), social structures have three elements: ____ knowledge, material resources, and practices.
- ___ was the dominant theoretical tradition between the 1940s and the late 1980s. It depicts international affairs as a struggle for power among self-interested states.
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- One of the strains of contemporary liberal theory suggests that ____ (plural) are important. Although nothing can compel states to cooperate, such ___ can facilitate cooperation between states when it is in their interests to do so.
- Democratic ___ theory, liberal scholars argue, explains why democracies rarely fight each other, in part because of norms of compromise.
- Alexander Wendt (the second reading) argues that what makes the two theories he discusses really different is that his theory think structures are made of ____ relationships.
- The international system is said to have no sovereign government to manage it. This condition of ___ forces states to worry about both relative and absolute gains sought by other states.
- Steven Walt (the first reading) argued that, regarding ideas about international affairs, everyone uses t___ [include the initial ‘t’ – the word is plural] whether she knows it or not, and that disagreements about policy usually rest on more fundamental disagreements about the basic forces that shape international outcomes.
- According to Walt (the first reading), the main alternative to mainstream theories was ___ism (leave off the ism), which later spawned dependency theory.
11 Clues: Democratic ___ theory, liberal scholars argue, explains why democracies rarely fight each other, in part because of norms of compromise. • BONUS QUESTION According to Wendt (the second reading), social structures have three elements: ____ knowledge, material resources, and practices. • ...
Drafting a Constitution 2026-01-22
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- Describes how the Northwest Territory would be governed
- First state to ratify the Constitution
- Created a two house legislature
- Opposed the Constitution
- Favored by larger states
- First 10 Amendments
- Oppressive rule
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- First president
- Supporters of the Constitution
- Note taker and record keeper
- Had many weaknesses; Articles of...
- Favored by smaller states
- To approve
- Government in which the citizens rule themselves
- Rebellion of angry Massachusetts farmers
15 Clues: To approve • First president • Oppressive rule • First 10 Amendments • Opposed the Constitution • Favored by larger states • Favored by smaller states • Note taker and record keeper • Supporters of the Constitution • Created a two house legislature • Had many weaknesses; Articles of... • First state to ratify the Constitution • Rebellion of angry Massachusetts farmers • ...
1.11 vocab 2021-09-10
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- a member of the Republican Party committed to emancipation of the slaves and later to the equal treatment and enfranchisement of the freed blacks.
- state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States
- a form of violence in which a mob
- a half-dozen states passed laws that made men eligible to vote if they had been able to vote before African-Americans were given the franchise
- abolished slavery in the United States
- The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
- to provide food, shelter, clothing, medical services, and land to displaced Southerners, including newly freed African Americans.
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- either of two distinct U.S. hate organizations that employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda.
- restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African American
- landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine
- granted citizenship to all persons "born or naturalized in the United States,"
11 Clues: a form of violence in which a mob • abolished slavery in the United States • restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African American • granted citizenship to all persons "born or naturalized in the United States," • state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States • ...
Civil War Cross word 2023-01-25
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- A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery.
- A decision made by the Supreme Court that said Congress could not outlaw slavery and that people of African descent were not necessarily U.S. citizens.Fugitive Slave Law A law passed by Congress in 1850 that said escaped enslaved people in free states had to be returned to their owners.
- A term meaning "before war". It was often used to describe the United States before the Civil War.
- When a person is murdered for political reasons.
- An attempt to stop people and supplies from going in or out of a port.
- A long blade or knife attached to the end of a musket. Soldiers would use it like a spear in close combat.
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- A boundary or border that split the free states from the slave states. It went between Pennsylvania to the north and Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware to the south.
- These states were slave states that did not leave the Union, but largely supported the cause of the Confederates. They included Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware.
- An army of citizens used during emergencies.
- Large caliber firearms like cannons and mortars.
- A soldier that is wounded or killed during battle.
11 Clues: An army of citizens used during emergencies. • Large caliber firearms like cannons and mortars. • When a person is murdered for political reasons. • A soldier that is wounded or killed during battle. • A person who wanted to eliminate or "abolish" slavery. • An attempt to stop people and supplies from going in or out of a port. • ...
Leon,Sebastian 2023-05-10
Across
- Which country borders the United States to the north?
- what is the currency in the usa?
- Who is the President of the United States?
- In which city is the Golden Gate Bridge?
- how many people live in the usa
- What is the biggest city in USA?
- What is the name of Joe Biden's wife?
- What ist the capital of the United States?
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- what is the most popular food in the usa
- What does USA stand for?
- where is the statue of liberty
- what is the most spoken language in the usa?
- How many stars does the US flag have?
- what is the abbreviation of joe biden
14 Clues: What does USA stand for? • where is the statue of liberty • how many people live in the usa • what is the currency in the usa? • What is the biggest city in USA? • What is the name of Joe Biden's wife? • How many stars does the US flag have? • what is the abbreviation of joe biden • what is the most popular food in the usa • In which city is the Golden Gate Bridge? • ...
U.S. State Crossword Puzzle 2022-02-17
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- The state famous for "the big apple"
- The State where Abraham Lincoln Was Born.
- The most remote state in the union.
- The state is ironically called "the sunshine state"
- in this landlocked state it is illegal to hunt whales!
- this state is where the famous fried chicken resturant came from!
- often called the "Cotton State"
- the smallest state in the United states.
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- One of the only states to be independent.
- You may hear somebody call this state the "nutmeg state"
- This state is famous for potatoes!
- the first state in the united states.
- Known For having Las Vegas within its borders.
13 Clues: often called the "Cotton State" • This state is famous for potatoes! • The most remote state in the union. • The state famous for "the big apple" • the first state in the united states. • the smallest state in the United states. • One of the only states to be independent. • The State where Abraham Lincoln Was Born. • Known For having Las Vegas within its borders. • ...
Thomas Jefferson 2023-10-08
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- The author of the Declaration of Independence.
- The treaty negotiated by Jefferson to end the Barbary Wars.
- Jefferson's nickname for his estate.
- The number of terms Jefferson served as President.
- States Jefferson's role in the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of this country.
- The university founded by Jefferson.
- The principle that "all men are created equal" is found in this document.
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- Jefferson's involvement in this Enlightenment movement.
- The capital of Virginia.
- The political party founded by Jefferson.United States
- The concept of "inalienable rights" in the Declaration of Independence.
- Jefferson's famous estate in Virginia.
- The third President of the United States.
- Jefferson's role as a diplomat in this European country.
- The first book collector of the Library of Congress.
15 Clues: The capital of Virginia. • Jefferson's nickname for his estate. • The university founded by Jefferson. • Jefferson's famous estate in Virginia. • The third President of the United States. • The author of the Declaration of Independence. • The number of terms Jefferson served as President. • The first book collector of the Library of Congress. • ...
Week 12 2017-11-07
Across
- One article assigned this week argued that the defining question about global order for this generation is whether China and the United States can escape Thucydides’s ____.
- According to Walt (the first reading), the main alternative to mainstream theories was ___ism (leave off the ism), which later spawned dependency theory.
- ___ was the dominant theoretical tradition between the 1940s and the late 1980s. It depicts international affairs as a struggle for power among self-interested states.
- ___ theorists tend to focus on the impact of ideas. They regard interests and identities of states as malleable products of specific historical processes.
- BONUS QUESTION According to Wendt (the second reading), social structures have three elements: ____ knowledge, material resources, and practices.
- Alexander Wendt (the second reading) argues that what makes the two theories he discusses really different is that his theory think structures are made of ____ relationships.
Down
- Democratic ___ theory, liberal scholars argue, explains why democracies rarely fight each other, in part because of norms of compromise.
- According to Wendt, both he and John Mearshimer agree that the logic behind explanations for why states engage in war or peace has two elements: structure and ___.
- One of the strains of contemporary liberal theory suggests that ____ (plural) are important. Although nothing can compel states to cooperate, such ___ can facilitate cooperation between states when it is in their interests to do so.
- The international system is said to have no sovereign government to manage it. This condition of ___ forces states to worry about both relative and absolute gains sought by other states.
- Steven Walt (the first reading) argued that, regarding ideas about international affairs, everyone uses t___ [include the initial ‘t’ – the word is plural] whether she knows it or not, and that disagreements about policy usually rest on more fundamental disagreements about the basic forces that shape international outcomes.
11 Clues: Democratic ___ theory, liberal scholars argue, explains why democracies rarely fight each other, in part because of norms of compromise. • BONUS QUESTION According to Wendt (the second reading), social structures have three elements: ____ knowledge, material resources, and practices. • ...
Confederation by Thomas Johnston 2012-10-09
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- number of colonies
- the population of Canada
- the northern states
- most powerful country in the world in the 1700s
- the bay
- main export of new brunswick
- christopher the discoverer of america
- old area that included what is now ontairio and quebec
- inhabitants of new brunswick
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- what seperates two countrys
- irish americans
- main export of nova scotia
- what would you do for a
- the southern states
- group of settlers main areas
- fastest way of travel in 1812
16 Clues: the bay • irish americans • number of colonies • the southern states • the northern states • what would you do for a • the population of Canada • main export of nova scotia • what seperates two countrys • main export of new brunswick • group of settlers main areas • inhabitants of new brunswick • fastest way of travel in 1812 • christopher the discoverer of america • ...
the civil war 2023-01-30
Across
- 16th US president
- republic in the Southern United States that existed from February 8, 1861, to May 9, 1865
- withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.
- principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power
- A place where weapons and other military supplies are stored.
- a short-lived coalition political party in the United States active from 1848 to 1854, when it merged into the Republican Party. The party was largely focused on the single issue of opposing the expansion of slavery into the western territories of the United States.
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- was a military campaign of the American Civil War conducted through Georgia from November 15 until December 21, 1864, by William Tecumseh Sherman,
- is to move around and gain the side of an enemy position, avoiding a frontal assault.
- anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet
- a conservative political party that existed in the United States during the middle 19th century. Alongside the slightly larger Democratic Party, it was one of the two major parties in the United States between the late 1830s and the early 1850s as part of the Second Party System.
- Union slave states
- Cannon or other large caliber firearms; a branch of the army armed with cannon.
12 Clues: 16th US president • Union slave states • anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet • A place where weapons and other military supplies are stored. • Cannon or other large caliber firearms; a branch of the army armed with cannon. • is to move around and gain the side of an enemy position, avoiding a frontal assault. • ...
American Revolution crossword puzzle 2023-03-24
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- was a rebel heroine of the American Revolutionary War. Outsmarted Tory soldiers and killed some outright. Died in 1830.
- He died in a duel against Aaron burr. Died in 1804. served as the first United States secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795.
- helped negotiate the treaty of peace. Was the second preident of the united states.
- was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father. Born in 1743. Died in 1826.
- was an enslaved African American who fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War.
- was a British-born American Founding Father who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.
- was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father. Was the first president of the united states.
- was among the few heroes of the Revolutionary War from Georgia. He was wounded several times.
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- a Founding Father of the United States, signed the United States Declaration of Independence while representing Georgia in the Continental Congress.
- entered politics in 1775, serving as a member of the Second Continental Congress, a position he held until 1780
- dutifully enforced the 1765 Stamp Act, which helped to spark the American Revolution.
- was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress
12 Clues: helped negotiate the treaty of peace. Was the second preident of the united states. • dutifully enforced the 1765 Stamp Act, which helped to spark the American Revolution. • was among the few heroes of the Revolutionary War from Georgia. He was wounded several times. • ...
American Revolution crossword puzzle 2023-03-24
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- was a rebel heroine of the American Revolutionary War. Outsmarted Tory soldiers and killed some outright. Died in 1830.
- He died in a duel against Aaron burr. Died in 1804. served as the first United States secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795.
- helped negotiate the treaty of peace. Was the second preident of the united states.
- was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father. Born in 1743. Died in 1826.
- was an enslaved African American who fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War.
- was a British-born American Founding Father who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.
- was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father. Was the first president of the united states.
- was among the few heroes of the Revolutionary War from Georgia. He was wounded several times.
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- a Founding Father of the United States, signed the United States Declaration of Independence while representing Georgia in the Continental Congress.
- entered politics in 1775, serving as a member of the Second Continental Congress, a position he held until 1780
- dutifully enforced the 1765 Stamp Act, which helped to spark the American Revolution.
- was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress
12 Clues: helped negotiate the treaty of peace. Was the second preident of the united states. • dutifully enforced the 1765 Stamp Act, which helped to spark the American Revolution. • was among the few heroes of the Revolutionary War from Georgia. He was wounded several times. • ...
The Articles of Confederation 2020-03-30
Across
- A group of people, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, who thought the Articles took away too much power and began to push for a stronger national government.
- The only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation. It passed laws.
- People who were voted to represent the states made up _______(1) which worked in the legislative branch
- Under the articles the ______(1) had more power than the central government.
- Another word for approve.
- This happened when prices went up, but the value of money went down. It caused a weak government.
- This man's rebellion took place after his state raised taxes really high (because The government could not control how much the states charged people and how they punished people) and sent them to prison if they did not pay.
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- A partnership between states to limit the government's control over the people was a written document called:
- The number of states in the legislative branch needing to agree so that a new law could be passed under the Articles.
- The U.S. Government was weak and had no ________ _____(2). It had to ask the states to loan their troops.
- Another word for representative
- The purpose of the Articles of Confederation was to prevent any one person, like the British King, from charging ________(1) without giving the people a voice or vote.
12 Clues: Another word for approve. • Another word for representative • Under the articles the ______(1) had more power than the central government. • The only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation. It passed laws. • This happened when prices went up, but the value of money went down. It caused a weak government. • ...
sarah john unit 5 2014-12-02
Across
- a system that moves parts among factory workers
- automobile manufacturer
- _____reduced farm labor need and increased production
- president of oil company
- shipping and railroad
- steel manufacturing industrial center
- invented light bulb
- owner of Carnegie steel
- help in transportation
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- invented airplane
- _______ helped united states to become more industrial
- _________provide new access to consumer goods
- invent telephone
- meat packing industrial center in united states
- automobile manufacturing industrial center
15 Clues: invent telephone • invented airplane • invented light bulb • shipping and railroad • help in transportation • automobile manufacturer • owner of Carnegie steel • president of oil company • steel manufacturing industrial center • automobile manufacturing industrial center • _________provide new access to consumer goods • a system that moves parts among factory workers • ...
Vienna & Matthew 2025-01-21
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- States the couple has lived in together
- Vienna's major at Cornell
- Matthew's birth month
- Number of states visited during summer 2024 road trip
- Company Matthew works for
- Matthew's hometown
- City first date took place in
- Vienna's hometown
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- Matthew's car
- City the couple currently live in
- Vienna's apartment number in Ithaca
- Name of Vienna's cat that hates Matthew
- Engagement location
- Their total number of siblings
- The couple's loudest dog
15 Clues: Matthew's car • Vienna's hometown • Matthew's hometown • Engagement location • Matthew's birth month • The couple's loudest dog • Vienna's major at Cornell • Company Matthew works for • City first date took place in • Their total number of siblings • City the couple currently live in • Vienna's apartment number in Ithaca • States the couple has lived in together • ...
Flag Day 2021-05-26
Across
- What month is Flag Day in?
- Hill School, The site of the first formal observance of Flag Day.
- Procession of people walking or marching along a street.
- Signifies purity and innocence.
- Signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice.
- The United States _________ also celebrates their Birthday on June 14.
- Represents the 50 states of the United States of America.
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- Ross, Who sewed the first American Flag?
- Wilson, President that issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day in 1916.
- They represent the thirteen British colonies that declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
- Signifies hardiness & valor.
- J. Cigrand, Father of Flag Day.
- Symbol of the country.
13 Clues: Symbol of the country. • What month is Flag Day in? • Signifies hardiness & valor. • Signifies purity and innocence. • J. Cigrand, Father of Flag Day. • Ross, Who sewed the first American Flag? • Signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice. • Procession of people walking or marching along a street. • Represents the 50 states of the United States of America. • ...
Causes of the Civil War 2023-05-02
Across
- Place the President was trying to send provisions to
- Who won the election of 1860
- What the North and South disagreed on majorly
- President of the seceded states
- South Carolina blanked on Fort Sumter
- Abraham Lincoln believed secession was blank
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- Attempt to keep the nation together that failed
- Collective name of the four slave states left in the Union
- Who left the issue of Fort Sumter to the president after him
- First state to secede from the Union
- Name of the republic the seceded states formed
- Date the first state seceded
- Was Fort Sumter a Union or Confederate fort?
13 Clues: Who won the election of 1860 • Date the first state seceded • President of the seceded states • First state to secede from the Union • South Carolina blanked on Fort Sumter • Was Fort Sumter a Union or Confederate fort? • Abraham Lincoln believed secession was blank • What the North and South disagreed on majorly • Name of the republic the seceded states formed • ...
First Five Presidents 2015-01-30
Across
- 1st president
- 2nd president
- the policy of remaining neutral in foreign issues
- Jefferson's political party that favored states and agriculture
- the battle with natives that resulted in the wart of 1812
- a halt on trade
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- 3rd president
- the war in which Mexico became independent from Spain
- the purchase of land that doubled the size of the United States
- an incident in which France angered Americans and caused war fever
- Hamilton's political party that favored a national government and businesses
- the rebellion that proved that the federal government was strong
- the war fought against England that proved the power of the United States
13 Clues: 3rd president • 1st president • 2nd 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 wart of 1812 • the purchase of land that doubled the size of the United States • Jefferson's political party that favored states and agriculture • ...
Civil War Causes 2014-10-31
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- repealed
- Seized guns from US arsenal
- The nation would divide/stay
- Wished slavery was abolished
- best known anti-slavery writing
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- seen both sides of argument
- a way to decide slavery states
- wanted new states no slavery
- nickname for Kansas after war
- was in opposition to slavery
- tried to extend slavery debates
- wrote an almanac
- He became a poet
- politician who compromised slaves.
- Taught school in North Carolina
15 Clues: repealed • wrote an almanac • He became a poet • seen both sides of argument • Seized guns from US arsenal • wanted new states no slavery • was in opposition to slavery • The nation would divide/stay • Wished slavery was abolished • nickname for Kansas after war • a way to decide slavery states • tried to extend slavery debates • Taught school in North Carolina • ...
Civil War Puzzle!! 2021-03-26
Across
- USA, United states,federal,north,yankee
- Davis- President of confederate states
- capital o confederates
- North wore this color
- plan to barricade the south
- woman nurse
- Carolina-seceeded from us
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- commanding general o union army
- state- delaware,maryland,kentucky,and missiouri
- CSA, South Rebels
- South wore this color
- Lee- Commander of confederate army
- capital of union
- War- Ware between the north and south.
- Lincoln- won the elction of 1860
15 Clues: woman nurse • capital of union • CSA, South Rebels • North wore this color • South wore this color • capital o confederates • Carolina-seceeded from us • plan to barricade the south • commanding general o union army • Lincoln- won the elction of 1860 • Lee- Commander of confederate army • Davis- President of confederate states • War- Ware between the north and south. • ...
Bill Of Rights 2022-05-13
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- The Bill of Rights is for United States
- Three of government
- Right to a
- Freedom of gives citizens the right to say and write what they believe
- Freedom of
- "Father of Constitution
- All other rights belong to
- Freedom to
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- No cruel and unusual
- No double
- Rights beyond what is written in the Constitution
- Right to remain
- Innocent until proven
- Right to bear
- Bill of Rights is first 10
15 Clues: No double • Right to a • Freedom of • Freedom to • Right to bear • Right to remain • Three of government • No cruel and unusual • Innocent until proven • "Father of Constitution • All other rights belong to • Bill of Rights is first 10 • The Bill of Rights is for United States • Rights beyond what is written in the Constitution • ...
State, Local Government FL 2019 1 2017-01-26
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- the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws, found in Article VI
- Permanent legislative panels that consider bills and issues
- the governing body of a municipality or county
- the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government
- powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved to) the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment
- The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
- Policy exploration with a narrow jurisdiction
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- Temporary committee that addresses a specific issue
- powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government
- Performs a special function beyond the authority or capacity of a standing committee
- the organization through which political authority is exercised at the state level, government of a specific state
- a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local governments
12 Clues: Policy exploration with a narrow jurisdiction • the governing body of a municipality or county • Temporary committee that addresses a specific issue • Permanent legislative panels that consider bills and issues • powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government • the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government • ...
Reconstruction. 2022-12-01
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- a change to the Constitution, ratified in 1870, declaring that states cannot deny anyone the right to vote because of race or color or because the person was once enslaved
- the rights guaranteed by the Constitution to all people, especially equal treatment under the law
- laws passed in 1865 and 1866 in the former Confederate states to limit the rights and freedoms of African Americans
- commonly described as
- the period of time after the Civil War in which Southern states were rebuilt and brought back into the Union
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- an agency established by Congress at the end of the Civil War to help and protect newly freed black Americans
- a change to the Constitution, ratified in 1868, granting citizenship to anyone born in the United States and guaranteeing all individuals equal protection of the law
- to put up with
- of less importance, value, or quality
- a change to the Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolishing slavery in the United States
- laws enforcing segregation of blacks and whites in the South after the Civil War
- to find a solution for
12 Clues: to put up with • commonly described as • to find a solution for • of less importance, value, or quality • laws enforcing segregation of blacks and whites in the South after the Civil War • a change to the Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolishing slavery in the United States • ...
States of matter 2021-03-02
10 Clues: liquid to gas • gas to liquid • liquid to solid • solid to liquid • cannot see or feel • keep the same shape • keep the same volume • made up of tiny particles • instrument used to measure temperature • cylinder instrument used to measure volume
States of matter 2021-02-23
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- Matter that does not have its own size or shape.
- Liquid turns into gas at higher temperature.
- Liquid turns into solid.
- Matter that keeps its own size and shape.
- Solid turns into liquid.
- Liquid turns into gas at room temperature.
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- Solid turns into gas.
- Gas turns into liquid.
- Matter that takes the shape of its container.
- Gas turns into solid.
10 Clues: Solid turns into gas. • Gas turns into solid. • Gas turns into liquid. • Liquid turns into solid. • Solid turns into liquid. • Matter that keeps its own size and shape. • Liquid turns into gas at room temperature. • Liquid turns into gas at higher temperature. • Matter that takes the shape of its container. • Matter that does not have its own size or shape.
States of Matter 2021-03-18
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- Particles are far apart, no fixed shape or volume, weak bonds, rapid movement
- The change of state of matter of that occurs in candle wax when burning a candle
- Unit for liquid volume
- SI unit for mass
- The change of state of matter when you make ice-cubes from water
- Water collecting on a glass of iced tea on a hot day
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- The formation of steam while taking a hot shower
- Anything with mass and volume
- Particles are packed closely together, fixed shape, string bonds, minimal movement
- Particles are touching, no definite shape but set volume, random movement
10 Clues: SI unit for mass • Unit for liquid volume • Anything with mass and volume • The formation of steam while taking a hot shower • Water collecting on a glass of iced tea on a hot day • The change of state of matter when you make ice-cubes from water • Particles are touching, no definite shape but set volume, random movement • ...
Guess the States 2021-01-31
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- Dover is my capital, who am I?
- Columbus is my capital, who am I?
- Charleston is my capital, who am I?
- My capital city is Honolulu, who am I?
- Cheyenne is my capital, who am I?
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- Saint Paul is my capital, who am I?
- Providence is my capital, who am I?
- Lansing is my capital, who am I?
- Augusta is my capital, who am I?
- My capital is Montgomery, who am I?
10 Clues: Dover is my capital, who am I? • Lansing is my capital, who am I? • Augusta is my capital, who am I? • Columbus is my capital, who am I? • Cheyenne is my capital, who am I? • Saint Paul is my capital, who am I? • Providence is my capital, who am I? • Charleston is my capital, who am I? • My capital is Montgomery, who am I? • My capital city is Honolulu, who am I?
Guess the States 2021-01-31
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- Jefferson City is my capital, who am I?
- Trenton is my capital, who am I?
- Raleigh is my capital, who am I?
- Baton Rouge is my capital, who am I?
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- Springfield is my capital, who am I?
- My capital city is Santa Fe, who am I?
- Pierre is my capital, who am I?
- Richmond is my capital, who am I?
- My capital is Little Rock, who am I?
- Atlanta is my capital, who am I?
10 Clues: Pierre is my capital, who am I? • Trenton is my capital, who am I? • Atlanta is my capital, who am I? • Raleigh is my capital, who am I? • Richmond is my capital, who am I? • Springfield is my capital, who am I? • My capital is Little Rock, who am I? • Baton Rouge is my capital, who am I? • My capital city is Santa Fe, who am I? • Jefferson City is my capital, who am I?
States of Matter 2021-05-12
10 Clues: from gas to solid • from solid to gas • from gas to liquid • from liquid to gas • from liquid to solid • from solid to liquid • doesn't change shape • almost at absolute zero • changes shape, goes all around container • changes shape, stays at bottom of container
Activity 6 - States 2021-05-14
Across
- The dish Asado de ____ from Zacatecas is a regional mole made with birria that has an orangey flavor:
- Another way to call the “esquite” in Aguascalientes:
- This regionalism from the state of Guerrero means naked :
- The most used ancestral ingredients such as corn insects, meat, chili and spices are from:
- The ____ feast is born alongside the construction of the Parish of San Pedro Apóstol (Queretaro) in 1769:
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- This famous Mole _____is made out of dark chocolate different types of peppers and chipotle. (Puebla):
- In Cozumel, Quintana Roo they are internationally renowned for their _____ made with black coral:
- The _____of Yecapixtla are part of the folklore of the state of Morelos, in Nahuatl it means “the one who inquires”:
- In Oaxaca _____ means to harass or annoy someone excessively:
- Juribilludo is a regionalism used in ____ to express that someone is anxious:
10 Clues: Another way to call the “esquite” in Aguascalientes: • This regionalism from the state of Guerrero means naked : • In Oaxaca _____ means to harass or annoy someone excessively: • Juribilludo is a regionalism used in ____ to express that someone is anxious: • The most used ancestral ingredients such as corn insects, meat, chili and spices are from: • ...
Name the States 2020-06-10
Across
- One of the cities is Los Angeles
- This state is made up of islands
- Las Vegas is located in this state
- This state has a great lake named after it
- This state is known as the Rocky Mountain state
- This is where cowboys come from
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- Orlando is located in this state
- The White House is located in this state
- The capital of this state is Phoenix
- This state is known as the Empire State
10 Clues: This is where cowboys come from • Orlando is located in this state • One of the cities is Los Angeles • This state is made up of islands • Las Vegas is located in this state • The capital of this state is Phoenix • This state is known as the Empire State • The White House is located in this state • This state has a great lake named after it • ...
States of Matter 2021-09-22
10 Clues: heat source • solid to gas • gas to liquid • liquid to gas • solid to liquid • liquid to a solid • vaporization under the surface • atoms are moving at medium speed • atoms are moving the fastest and spread out • atoms are moving the slow and close together
states of matter 2021-11-03
10 Clues: solid to gas. • liquid to gas. • particles move slowly. • water turning to a gas. • particles move very fast. • gas turning into a liquid. • what everything is made of. • takes the shape of its container. • turns things into liquids and gasses • turns things into gasses and liquids.
States of Matter 2022-03-15
Across
- Water, juice, and milk are examples of this state of matter.
- The last name of the man who discovered plasma
- Any substance that has mass and takes up space by having volume.
- This state has a constant volume and shape.
- This state fills up its whole container.
- The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
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- An example of plasma appearing in storms.
- The state of matter as close to absolute zero as possible.
- This state is like gases but is electrically charged.
- The amount of matter in an object.
10 Clues: The amount of matter in an object. • This state fills up its whole container. • An example of plasma appearing in storms. • This state has a constant volume and shape. • The last name of the man who discovered plasma • This state is like gases but is electrically charged. • The amount of space that a substance or object occupies. • ...
States of MaTtEr 2021-08-26
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- A state of matter where all of the molecules inside are moving very slowly or not moving at all
- When a solid turns into a gas
- When water vaporizes or turns into bubbles at the bottom; the vapor pressure is the same as the atmosphere pressure being exerted onto the water
- When a gas turns into a liquid
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- When a liquid turns into a gas
- When a liquid turns into a solid
- When a gas turns into a solid
- When a solid turns into a liquid
- A state of matter where all of the molecules inside are moving at a "walking" pace
- A state of matter where all of the molecules inside are moving very fast
10 Clues: When a gas turns into a solid • When a solid turns into a gas • When a liquid turns into a gas • When a gas turns into a liquid • When a liquid turns into a solid • When a solid turns into a liquid • A state of matter where all of the molecules inside are moving very fast • A state of matter where all of the molecules inside are moving at a "walking" pace • ...
States of Matter 2021-09-09
Across
- has a definite shape and volume
- liquid is turn into gas
- has no definite shape or volume (6 words)
- the reverse of sublimation
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- the phase change of liquid to solid
- the phase change of a gas turning into a liquid
- has no definite shape or volume (3 words)
- Take the shape of the container
- the phase change of solid to gas
- the phase of solid to liquid
10 Clues: liquid is turn into gas • the reverse of sublimation • the phase of solid to liquid • has a definite shape and volume • Take the shape of the container • the phase change of solid to gas • the phase change of liquid to solid • has no definite shape or volume (3 words) • has no definite shape or volume (6 words) • the phase change of a gas turning into a liquid
states of matter 2021-09-23
10 Clues: ice left out • solid turns into gas • gas turns into liquid • liquid turns into gas • liquid turns into a solid • extreme high kinetic energy • atom pushed closely together • atoms pushed mediumly together • when touches water turns into gas • atoms furtherly pushed apart and still
States of Matter 2021-11-29
Across
- A substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid.
- State of matter that has no fixed shape and no fixed volume.
- Neither solid nor gaseous
- ion Small molecules that have gained a positive charge
- To turn from liquid into vapor
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- Liquid formed by condensation
- The physical process of giving or taking away electrons from an atom
- Convert or be converted into vapor.
- To become altered from a solid to a liquid state usually heating
- Clear, straw-colored liquid
10 Clues: Neither solid nor gaseous • Clear, straw-colored liquid • Liquid formed by condensation • To turn from liquid into vapor • Convert or be converted into vapor. • ion Small molecules that have gained a positive charge • State of matter that has no fixed shape and no fixed volume. • A substance or object that is solid rather than liquid or fluid. • ...
States of Matter 2021-11-29
Across
- has no definite shape, but a definite volume
- has no definite shape or volume
- solid to a liquid
- gas to a liquid
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- liquid to a gas
- solid to a gas
- the 4th state of matter
- liquid to a solid
- process where an atom acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons
- has a definite shape and volume
10 Clues: solid to a gas • liquid to a gas • gas to a liquid • liquid to a solid • solid to a liquid • the 4th state of matter • has no definite shape or volume • has a definite shape and volume • has no definite shape, but a definite volume • process where an atom acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons
States of matter 2022-02-10
Across
- water freezes at ____ degrees celsius
- Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a gas.
- to vapor? (two words)
- Water ___ when changing to a solid
- Water boils at ______ degrees celsius
- Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a solid
- Gas ___ when changing to water
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- What is the term for which a liquid boils and
- What is the term for which a liquid freezes and turns into a solid?(two words)
- Water ___ when changing to a gas
10 Clues: to vapor? (two words) • Gas ___ when changing to water • Water ___ when changing to a gas • Water ___ when changing to a solid • water freezes at ____ degrees celsius • Water boils at ______ degrees celsius • What is the term for which a liquid boils and • Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a gas. • Water (cools) or (heats) when changing to a solid • ...
States Of Matter 2022-02-10
Across
- What is the hardest solid?
- In solids the particles are: loose and floating, moving around closely or tight
- What is inside balloons?
- A rock is...
- Making tea is a _____ change. (Fill in the blank)
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- What do these things have in common?: Apples, Pencils and Clouds. They are all made up of __________ (Fill in the blank)
- Is painting your nails a physical or chemical change?
- water is a...
- Lava is...
- What if heated turns to steam?
10 Clues: Lava is... • A rock is... • water is a... • What is inside balloons? • What is the hardest solid? • What if heated turns to steam? • Making tea is a _____ change. (Fill in the blank) • Is painting your nails a physical or chemical change? • In solids the particles are: loose and floating, moving around closely or tight • ...
STATES OF WATER 2021-07-12
Across
- they flow, move around a little and fill up containers you put them in
- theme of the class
- to become altered from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat
- a condition or stage in the physical being of something. There are 3 main ... of matter: solid, liquid and gas
- the amount of space something occupies
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- they move fast conform to the shape of its container and also expand to fill the container
- instrument for determining temperature
- everything that has weight and takes up space or has volume
- degree of hotness or coldness measured. In Brazil we use ºC to talk about it.
- they keep their own shape and do not flow in a given temperature
10 Clues: theme of the class • instrument for determining temperature • the amount of space something occupies • everything that has weight and takes up space or has volume • they keep their own shape and do not flow in a given temperature • to become altered from a solid to a liquid state usually by heat • ...
States of Matter 2021-09-14
Across
- The state of matter that has the least amount of particle movement and has the particles closest together.
- The process of a solid transforming directly into a liquid.
- When a liquid turns into a solid
- A combination of particles with the abbreviation of Co2 that can be turned into a solid if stored cold enough.
- A change in the form of matter that causes gases to transform into liquids.
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- The process of a solid turning into a liquid due to heat.
- When a liquid turns into a gas from an extreme temperature
- The state of matter that has particles moving fastest and spread apart the most.
- A process that usually occurs on the surface and can happen below boiling temperature and pressure.
- The solid form of carbon dioxide that can transform directly into a gas if put in a liquid.
10 Clues: When a liquid turns into a solid • The process of a solid turning into a liquid due to heat. • When a liquid turns into a gas from an extreme temperature • The process of a solid transforming directly into a liquid. • A change in the form of matter that causes gases to transform into liquids. • ...
States of matter 2021-09-09
Across
- is the energy that is generated and measured by heat
- consisting of droplets that freeze rapidly on contact
- a substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely
- transforms a substance directly from solid to the gas phase,
- the conversion of a vapor or gas to liquid
- firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
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- becoming liquefied by heat
- substance flows freely but is in constant volume
- conversion of a substance from the liquid or solid phase into the gases
- is a source of nuclear energy
10 Clues: becoming liquefied by heat • is a source of nuclear energy • the conversion of a vapor or gas to liquid • firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid • substance flows freely but is in constant volume • is the energy that is generated and measured by heat • consisting of droplets that freeze rapidly on contact • ...
3rd - southern states 2018-04-27
Across
- their own community.
- the growing cities were Chattanooga, Montgomery, and Atlanta. (2)
- most states you couldn’t move from state to state.
- an equal share in economy and political life.
- Africans lived in cities.
- public school was issued
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- by the mid 1800s the South had several large cities.
- whites, enslaved workers and free African American lived in the city.
- of the rules were their rights were limited. They were not allowed to move from state to state. They also were denied an equal share in economic and political life.
- American lives were secure.
10 Clues: their own community. • public school was issued • Africans lived in cities. • American lives were secure. • an equal share in economy and political life. • most states you couldn’t move from state to state. • by the mid 1800s the South had several large cities. • the growing cities were Chattanooga, Montgomery, and Atlanta. (2) • ...
United States History 2012-12-06
Across
- the first successful flight was here.
- These people came to America first.
- This was the time of the Industrial Revolution.
- This place was mostly made up of large plantations.
- This man invented wireless radio.
- This country won the Spanish-American War.
- The Wright brothers were born here.
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- This place had a lot of factories.
- This man invented the phonograph.
- The President lives here.
10 Clues: The President lives here. • This man invented the phonograph. • This man invented wireless radio. • This place had a lot of factories. • These people came to America first. • The Wright brothers were born here. • the first successful flight was here. • This country won the Spanish-American War. • This was the time of the Industrial Revolution. • ...
United States Trivia 2013-02-14
10 Clues: Our president • Best teacher ever • Our nations capitol • Highest law of the land • Wrote the national anthem • Name of the national anthem • Number of terms per president • Doubled the size of our country • Passed awful laws on our nation • Grade we should get for this project
STATES OF MATTER 2013-06-03
10 Clues: a breakable solid • soluble substances • this occupies space • soda water contains • solid form of water • this is prepared from sea water • molecules are very loosely packed • this takes the shape of the container • solids dissolve in liquids to form this • this change results in the formation of new substances
states of matter 2015-10-12
Across
- breaking of glass is an example of this type of change
- water in the form of gas
- tiny particles matters are made up of
- process of changing gas into liquid
- particles are loosely packed
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- A matter that exists in all the three states
- burning of wood is an example of this type of change
- gas found in fizzy drinks
- substance having mass and occupying space
- particles are tightly packed
10 Clues: water in the form of gas • gas found in fizzy drinks • particles are tightly packed • particles are loosely packed • process of changing gas into liquid • tiny particles matters are made up of • substance having mass and occupying space • A matter that exists in all the three states • burning of wood is an example of this type of change • ...
