Social Studies Chapter 2 Vocabulary

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Abolitionist

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a person who wants to stop or end slavery

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Charter

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a document granting someone special legal powers

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Industrialization

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the widespread development of manufacturing or production in a region, country, or culture.

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Negotiate

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to have a discussion with another so as to arrive at an agreement.

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Protest

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to object strongly.

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Quarry

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an open pit usually for obtaining building stone, slate, or limestone.

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Raw Material

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natural or processed physical matter that can be converted into a new and useful product.

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Revolutionary

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being or bringing about a big or important change.

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Suffrage

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the right to vote.

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Waterway

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a body of water through which ships can travel.