Frederick Douglass - Vocabulary

Neutral

• Not taking or belonging to either side in a conflict.

• Taking a strong stance in a disagreement.

• Supporting one side over another.

• Remaining indifferent to the outcome.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4A

Legacy

• Something handed down by a predecessor.

• A new beginning or start.

• A temporary state of being.

• An obstacle to progress.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

Activism

• The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

• A method of passive resistance to government policies.

• A form of entertainment that promotes social issues.

• A strategy for economic growth through corporate partnerships.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

Abolition

• The action of abolishing a system, practice, or institution, especially slavery.

• A method of promoting social justice and equality.

• A legal term for the termination of a contract.

• A political movement aimed at increasing government control.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

Advocate

• A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

• A legal representative in a court of law.

• A person who opposes a particular cause or policy.

• A neutral party in a debate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

Anticipation

• The act of looking forward to something.

• A feeling of regret about something that has happened.

• The process of making predictions based on past experiences.

• A state of being uncertain about future events.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

Injustice

• Lack of fairness or justice.

• A situation where everyone is treated equally.

• A legal term for a crime.

• A form of social justice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Vocabulary

• The set of words known and used by a person.

• A collection of books and literature.

• A type of language used in poetry.

• The study of word origins.

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CCSS.L.5.6

Emancipation

• The process of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions.

• A type of government policy that restricts individual freedoms.

• A legal term for the act of voting in elections.

• A social movement aimed at promoting equality among different races.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.W.5.2D

Sought

• Tried to find; went in search of.

• Ignored; overlooked.

• Found; discovered.

• Lost; misplaced.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4