Flashcard on Definitions

Flashcard on Definitions

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of "duty"?

Back

A moral or legal obligation, a responsibility

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term "expansion" mean?

Back

The action of becoming larger or more extensive

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent republic?

Back

A sovereign nation with a president and a large legislative body.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the belief of Manifest Destiny in the 19th century United States?

Back

That American settlers were destined to expand across North America

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does "territorial expansion" refer to in the 1840s?

Back

The acquisition of land and spreading republican government

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of the word "territory"?

Back

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "underwent" mean?

Back

To experience or be subjected to something, typically unpleasant or painful

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word "vast" mean?

Back

Of very great extent or quantity, immense