SS - California Becomes a State Vocab and facts - gr 4

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First to settle in a place

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pioneer

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A country where citizens elect their leaders.

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republic

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Armed fight against authority

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revolt

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Movement of thousands to California after gold discovery in 1848

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Gold Rush

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A person who came to California during the Gold Rush of 1849

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forty-niner

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A document outlining government organization and powers.

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constitution

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Branch of government that makes laws

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Legislative

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A person who represents others at a meeting.

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delegate

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Branch of government that executes laws

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executive

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Branch of government that settles law questions

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judicial