Vocabulary Flashcard

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Acquisition

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The act of obtaining something

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Annex

Back

To attach or add a new territory to a country

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Boundary

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An invisible line that separates one piece of land from another

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Cede

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To give up or surrender something

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Expedition

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A journey or trip that is organized for a specific purpose

Front

What is a tract of land set aside by a government to house a certain group of people called?

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Reservation

Front

What term describes an area of land that is owned or controlled by a person, group, or government?

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Territory

Front

What is the unfair and cruel treatment of a person or group because of their beliefs, race, or other identity called?

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Persecution

Front

Who is someone among the first to explore or settle a new area?

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Pioneer

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What is the action of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work called?

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Exploitation