Unit 7: Minnesota Newcomers

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Steamboat

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A boat powered by a steam engine.

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U.S. Congress

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The group of people who make laws for the United States. It is divided into two groups, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Governor

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The head of the executive branch in a state or territory.

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State

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A geographic area with boundaries, residents, and a government with a constitution and laws.

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Immigrant

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A person who comes into a country to live there.

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Recruiter

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Someone who encourages new people to join a group or take action.

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Constitution

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A written document outlining how the government of a state or country is organized.

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Federalism

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A system of government in which power is divided between a federal, or national government and various state governments.