Historical Terms Flashcards

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Abolitionist

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A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery.

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Armory

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A place where weapons are kept.

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Blockade

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A group of people blocking goods from entering a city or state.

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Cavalry

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A group of soldiers that fight on horseback.

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Cash Crop

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A crop made specifically to be sold for profit.

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Conspiracy

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An agreement between two or more people to commit an illegal action.

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Emancipate

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Freeing someone from slavery.

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Expansionist

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A person who believes the U.S. should expand its boundaries of the continent.

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Forgery

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A crime committed when a person creates or alters a document with the intent to defraud.

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Fraud

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Any deceptive act or scheme used to intentionally and wrongfully gain an advantage over another person or entity, often for financial gain.