Open Court U5L5 Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'abolitionist'?

Black and white abolitionists had worked together for years in their struggle to extinguish slavery.

• A person who supports the continuation of slavery.

• A person who advocates for the complete and immediate end of slavery.

• A person who is indifferent towards slavery.

• A person who believes in gradual emancipation of slaves.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Choose the synonym for the word 'smoldering':

On April 14, the American flag was hauled down and the Confederate stars and bars rose over the shattered and smoldering fort.

• flashing

• Cold

• Burning

• Glowing

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which of the following words means 'to alienate" someone?

Lincoln worried that if he freed the slaves and enlisted black soldiers, he would alienate the large number of white Northerners who supported the Union but opposed emancipation.

• spread

• help

• befriend

• isolate

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the antonym of the word 'decisive'?

—he must keep his Emancipation Proclamation under wraps until the Union had won a decisive victory in the east.

• hesitant

• clear

• critical

• absolute

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

What does the word radical mean?

“[We must] treat [this war] as a radical revolution and remodel our institutions.”

• minor

• secondary

• unimportant

• favoring extreme changes

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What does the word 'emigrating' mean?

Many families were emigrating to America in search of better opportunities and a new life.

• To move temporarily to another country

• To move within one's own country

• To move to a different city within the same country

• To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Choose the synonym for the word 'righteous': The superhero always fought for justice and stood up for what was righteous, even when faced with challenges.

• Wicked

• Cruel

• Just

• Dishonest

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

The prisoner felt the heavy shackles on his ankles as he walked. What is the meaning of the word 'shackles'?

• A type of clothing made from a heavy material

• Metal chains used to hold a person

• A tool a person uses for building

• A type of vehicle used for travel

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the synonym for the word 'enthusiasm': “I never saw such enthusiasm before,” Douglass said. “I never saw joy before.

• excitement

• Boredom

• Apathy

• Indifference

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

The mariner skillfully navigated the ship through the rough waters. What does the word "mariner" mean?

• A person who builds boats

• A person who travels by land

• A person who works on a ship

• A person who sails for fun

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A