Unit 5 Vocabulary Practice

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What does the term 'abolition' refer to?

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The act of doing away with something, often slavery

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What is the definition of 'activist'?

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One who passionately advocates for a cause

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What is a 'consumer'?

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A person who purchases goods or services

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What is 'de-industrialization'?

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The reduction or destruction of a nation's industrial capacity

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What is 'debt'?

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Something owed to another, such as money or services

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What does 'export' mean?

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The act of sending goods abroad for sale or trade.

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What is a 'factory'?

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A building or set of buildings where products are manufactured

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What is a 'feminist'?

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A person who advocates for equal pay for women.

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What are 'fossil fuels'?

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Any carbon-containing fuel formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals

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What is 'gender'?

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The biological and/or cultural and psychological characteristics that are associated with different sexes