Understanding Key Historical Terms

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What is the term for a person who worked to end slavery in the United States?

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Abolitionist

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Which term refers to a formal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of a group or organization?

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Charter

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What is the process called when a society transforms from an agricultural society to one based on the manufacturing of goods and services?

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Industrialization

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What does it mean to negotiate?

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To discuss something in order to reach an agreement

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What is a protest?

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A public demonstration expressing strong objection

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What is a quarry?

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A place where stone or minerals are extracted.

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What are raw materials?

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Basic materials from which products are made

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What does the term revolutionary refer to?

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A person who advocates for or participates in a revolution.

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What is suffrage?

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The right to vote in political elections

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What is a waterway?

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A path for boats and ships to travel