Social Studies STAAR Vocabulary

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System of settling new lands that remain under the government of their native land.

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Colonization

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To establish or set up.

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Founded

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A document that gives the holder the right to organize settlements in an area.

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Charter

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Having to do with one’s own homeland (U.S.)

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Domestic

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Involving other countries

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Foreign

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A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

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Era

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Government process of charging a fee on goods, products, people and/or activities.

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Taxation

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Complaints

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Grievances

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Cruel, oppressive or unjust government; usually at the hands of a dictator or Monarch.

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Tyrrany

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To refuse to buy something as a form of protest.

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Boycott