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Worksheets2nd 6 Weeks Vocabulary 8th Grade US History
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What does abolish mean?
to add
to help
get rid of
to hurt
What is a abolitionist?
a person who favors the removal of a practice
an individual that unites (comes together) for a common purpose
a person sued or accused in a court of law
a person who believes in a type of political system in which states share control with a central government
What does accountable mean?
suffer patiently
activity of buying and selling
try hard to do or achieve something
take responsibility for one’s actions
What is an act?
a change
a punishment
a law
a fight
What is aid?
help or money
forbid something
punishment
bringing something together
What is an ally?
an individual, country or organization that unites (comes together) for a common purpose
dedication of citizens to the common welfare of the community even at the cost of their individual interests
an individual, country or organization that battles each other for a common purpose
someone that tries hard to do something
What does amend mean?
to change
to be against
to keep something as it is
to refuse
What does anti mean?
for
to divide
against
to conquer
What does appoint mean?
to take a job away from someone
cause extreme pain
to assign a role or job to someone
to put in effect
What does apportion mean?
to bring together
to give up
an agreement
to divide and allocate
What does it mean to assent?
force someone to do something
expression of approval or agreement
to show disapproval about something
to put in place a tax, fee or fine
What does bicameral referring to?
the two terms a President can serve
the two branches of the legislative body of government
the two chances a person gets before they're thrown in jail
the two people that run for President
What does boast mean?
to brag
to help
to serve
to get mad
What does boycott mean?
to vote for a person running for a position
to buy a lot of an item or product
to ban someone
to refuse to do something or buy something
What does burdensome mean?
to give up power or territory
difficult to carry out or fulfill
extreme pain
easy to carry out or fulfill
What does cede mean?
a point at which a big change occurs
to gain (power or territory)
everyone is in agreement
to give up (power or territory)
What is the Census Bureau?
counts the entire population of the country every 10 years which helps to determine how many districts and representatives a state gets in the House of Representatives
1 of 2 parts of the legislative branch. The number of representatives a state gets is based on the number of people in the state & the number of districts.
a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance
branch of the government (executive, legislative & judicial) has some measure of influence to “check & balance” power across all 3 branches
What is the central government?
city government
state government
government in Washington DC
What is checks and balances?
providing money or the management of large amounts of money
tax by the federal government that provides for government provided services like Social Security, Medicare, the military, etc.)
for every branch and agency within the government, there is another branch or group that looks over what they do and has control to limit that power
a document signed by a lot of people that asks a government or group to do something
What is civic virtue?
legal matters be solved according to established rules and principles and that individuals be treated fairly
activity of buying and selling goods and services that travel across state lines
to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
dedication of citizens to the common well being of the community even at the cost of their individual interests or needs
What are civil liberties?
the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially regarding freedom of action and speech
a state where the chief executive (president) and representatives in the government are elected by the people
a government in which force and power is restricted through delegates
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
What is commerce?
withholding or keeping something from someone
an agreement between countries
imposing a tax, fee or fine
activity of buying and selling
What does compel mean?
to sell an item for a great price
force someone to do something
to win a battle
ask someone to do something
What is a compromise?
coming to an agreement or settling a dispute (argument)
freedom to say what you want
not being able to come to an agreement
to put something into effect
What does concur mean?
force
disagree
argue
agree
What does conscription mean?
forced into the military
giving something up
volunteering for the military
explaining the meaning of something
What does consent mean?
force to be accepted or put in place
a cause of extreme pain
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
to overrule
What is a constitutional republic?
dedication of citizens to the common well being of the community even at the cost of their individual interests or needs
people loyal to Great Britain or England and in favor of them remaining in control of the colonies
a formal agreement between countries
a state where the chief executive (president) and representatives in the government are elected by the people
What does convene mean?
to state something
try hard to do or achieve something
force to be accepted or put in place
come or bring together for a meeting or an activity
What is currency?
the price of something
money
what something costs
the European dollar
What does declare mean?
to state something
argument
banning someone
to overrule
Who is a defendant?
the lawyer that defends you
a person who is suing someone
the people that testify in a court of law
a person sued or accused in a court of law
What does deprive mean?
put into effect
withhold or keeping something from someone
explain the meaning of something
to disagree
What is a dispute?
an agreement
an argument
banning someone
forbid something
What does dissolution mean?
getting out of the military
cancelling something
difficult to carry out or fulfill something
the closing down or dismissal of an assembly or official body
What does domestic mean?
a country overseas
your home country
What is due process?
providing money or the management of large amounts of money
legal matters be solved according to established rules and principles and that individuals be treated fairly
economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country
a country's law-making body
What does eligibility mean?
force to be accepted or put in place
a sense of belonging to one state or to one nation or country
an attitude or way of considering a matter
the state of having the right to do or obtain something
What is an embargo?
the action of providing or supplying something for use
ban (stop) on trade with a particular country
a tax or fee on trade
help or money
What does endeavor mean?
banning someone
physical or mental effort
put into effect
try hard to do or achieve something
What does endow mean?
give an income or property to a person
successful
give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone
to bring under the control of authority
What does endure mean?
live greatly
suffer patiently
physical or mental effort
to refuse to do something
What does enlistment mean?
leaving the military
forcing someone to join
joining the military
What is an era?
an epic, long battle
a period of time a really long time ago
a period of time marked by specific characteristics, events, etc.
What does excessive mean?
too little
explaining the meaning of something
to disagree
too much
What is executive approval?
The President says it's okay
Congress says it's okay
The Supreme Court says it's okay
Who does the Executive Branch represent?
Congress
Supreme Court
The President
What does exert mean?
physical or mental effort
get rid of
divide and allocate
to brag
What does exile mean?
allowing someone into somewhere
to stop
to ban someone
putting in a lot of effort
What is a farewell address?
a goodbye speech given by the President
a send off for people leaving the country
a goodbye letter written by soldiers for their families
What is the federal government?
city government
state government
government in Washington DC
What is a federal tax?
tax that provides for government provided services like Social Security, Medicare, the military, etc.)
tax that funds your local schools
tax on the property you own (like a house)
Who is a Federalist?
a person whose purpose is to influence the distribution and use of political power in a society
a person that believes in an economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country (England, France or Spain)
a person who believes in a type of political system in which states share control with a central government
an individual, country or organization that unites (comes together) for a common purpose
What does finance mean?
give an income or property to a person
currency
buying something
providing money or the management of large amounts of money
What is freedom of assembly?
the right or ability of people to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend their shared ideas
the freedom to assemble your own furniture
freedom for the media/news to print and say what they want
What does foreign mean?
your home country
any country outside of your home country
What does grievance mean?
to take back or get rid of
an attitude or way of considering a matter
a cause of extreme pain
difficult to carry out or fulfill
What is the House of Representatives?
1 of 2 parts of the legislative branch. The number of representatives a state gets is based on the number of people in the state & the number of districts.
a part of the judicial branch
helps the President in the Executive branch
What are human characteristics?
mountains, lakes, rivers, weather, climate, etc.
language, lakes, buildings, climate, etc.
culture, language, religion, politics, buildings, landmarks, bridges, roads, etc.
rivers, climate, religion, landmarks, roads, etc.
What does impeach mean?
cause something unpleasant or painful on someone
take responsibility for one’s actions
charge the holder of a public office (President) with misconduct
come or bring together for a meeting or an activity
What does implement mean?
to stop
explain the meaning of
forbid something
put into effect
What does impose mean?
to ban someone
force to be accepted or put in place
physical or mental effort
force someone to do something
Who is an indentured servant?
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
an employee who is bound by a signed or forced contract to work without pay for the owner for a period of time. This also gives the owner the right to sell the person to another.
a person who believes in a type of political system in which states share control with a central government
an employee who is free to work with great pay for the owner for a period of time. This also gives the owner no right to sell the person to another.
What are individual rights?
the state of having the right to do or obtain something
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
guarantee certain freedoms without interference from the government
dedication of citizens to the common well being of the community even at the cost of their individual interests or needs
What does inflict mean?
force to be accepted or put in place
cause something unpleasant or painful on someone
suffer patiently
the state of having the right to do or obtain something
What is an interest group?
a state where the chief executive (president) and representatives in the government are elected by the people
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
organization whose purpose is to influence the distribution and use of political power in a society
the government is created by and subject to the will of the people
What does interpret mean?
explain the meaning of
put into effect
freedom to say what you want
physical or mental effort
What is interstate commerce?
the action of providing or supplying something for use
activity of buying and selling goods and services that travel across state lines
to bring under the control of authority
to grant authority
Who is a part of the Judicial branch?
Supreme Court
President
Congress (Senate & House of Representatives)
Who is a part of the Legislative branch?
Congress (Senate and the House of Representatives)
Supreme Court
The President
What does levy mean?
impose (put in place) a tax, fee or fine
to disagree
law
get rid of
What is a limited government?
people loyal to Great Britain or England and in favor of them remaining in control of the colonies
the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially regarding freedom of action and speech
a government in which force and power is restricted through delegates
an individual, country or organization that unites (comes together) for a common purpose
What is a loyalist?
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
a government in which force and power is restricted through delegates
people loyal to Great Britain or England and in favor of them remaining in control of the colonies
What does mercantilism mean?
organization whose purpose is to influence the distribution and use of political power in a society
economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country (England, France or Spain)
a state where the chief executive (president) and representatives in the government are elected by the people
an individual, country or organization that unites (comes together) for a common purpose
What is a mosque?
a place where Muslims go to worship
a place where Jewish people go to worship
a place where Christians go to worship
a place where Evangelicals go to worship
What is a national government?
state government
city government
government in Washington DC
What does negation mean?
activity of buying and selling goods and services that travel across state lines
the contradiction (the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else) or denial of something
providing money or the management of large amounts of money
difficult to carry out or fulfill
What does obstruct mean?
too much
to continue
to stop
state something
What does oppose mean?
successful
to disagree
to pass
to agree
What does override mean?
to fall behind
to waiver
too much
to overrule
What is Parliament?
the ruler of a country
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch (king or queen)
a country’s law-making body
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
What is a petition?
a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance
a document signed by a lot of people that asks a government or group to do something
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
What are physical characteristics?
roads, landmarks, language, weather, rivers, etc.
culture, language, religion, politics, buildings, landmarks, bridges, roads, etc.
weather, politics, landmarks, mountains, etc.
mountains, lakes, rivers, weather, climate, etc.
What is the definition of a point of view?
take responsibility for one’s actions
an attitude or way of considering a matter
expression of approval or agreement
coming to an agreement or settling a dispute (argument)
What are political parties?
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch (king or queen)
a state where the chief executive (president) and representatives in the government are elected by the people
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
organization whose purpose is to influence the distribution and use of political power in a society
What is popular sovereignty?
the government is created by and subject to the will of the people
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
a nation’s government is divided into branches (3 in the U.S.), each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities so that powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches.
dedication of citizens to the common well being of the community even at the cost of their individual interests or needs
What does populous mean?
having a small population
income
having a large population
not needing to be demonstrated or explained (obvious)
What is probable cause?
not reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)
the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially regarding freedom of action and speech
force someone to do something
reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)
What is a proclamation?
the action of providing or supplying something for use
a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance
goodbye speech given by the President
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
What is prohibit mean?
to pass
to bring under the control of authority
cause something unpleasant or painful on someone
to forbid something
What does prosperous mean?
successful, usually by earning a lot of money
activity of buying and selling
coming to an agreement or settling a dispute (argument)
to brag
What does provision mean?
the right to vote in a political election
put into effect
the action of providing or supplying something for use
freedom for the media/news to print and say what they want
What does provoke mean?
to take back or get rid of
give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone
to ban someone
to grant authority
What does quarter mean?
to grant authority
to reject ta decision or proposal made by a law-making body
to home someone (in this case, soldiers)
to bring together
What does ratify (ratification) mean?
to pass
to forbid something
to deny
divide and allocate
What does repeal mean?
to forbid something
to change
to refuse to do something or buy something
to take back or get rid of
What does regulate mean?
to pass
to bring under the control of authority
to grant authority
to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
What is a republic?
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch (king or queen)
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
a nation’s government is divided into branches (3 in the U.S.), each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities so that powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches.
economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the “mother” country (England, France or Spain)
What does resent mean?
not needing to be demonstrated or explained (obvious)
firmly fixed or not likely to move or change
to feel or express annoyance or displeasure
to stop
What is a revolution?
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
dedication of citizens to the common well being of the community even at the cost of their individual interests or needs
coming to an agreement or settling a dispute (argument)
a state where the chief executive (president) and representatives in the government are elected by the people
What does sedition mean?
the contradiction (the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else) or denial of something
a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system
conduct or speech telling people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch (king or queen)
a document signed by a lot of people that asks a government or group to do something
What does self-evident mean?
not needing to be demonstrated or explained (obvious)
the right to vote in political elections
explain the meaning of
put into effect
What is the Senate?
A part of the Executive branch that assists the President
1 of 2 parts of the Legislative branch which assists in making laws
A cabinet in the Supreme Court that helps with court cases
What does separation of powers mean?
a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch (king or queen)
organized group of people with at least roughly similar political ideas and opinions that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected
a nation’s government is divided into branches (3 in the U.S.), each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities so that powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches.
a government in which force and power is restricted through delegates
What is servitude?
the state of being a slave
you serve the king or queen of a country
the state of being a free man
What does stable mean?
firmly fixed or not likely to move or change
very likely to change and move
to give up
divide and allocate
What does suffrage mean?
you do not have the right to vote in political elections
the right to vote in political elections
a state of extreme suffering
What is a synagogue?
the place Puritans go to worship
the place Christians go to worship
the place Muslim people go to worship
the place Jewish people go to worship
What is Transcendentalism?
inherent badness of people and nature, and while society and its institutions have kept from corrupting the purity of the individual, people are at their best when truly relying on each other and the community
inherent goodness of people and nature, and while society and its institutions have corrupted the purity of the individual, people are at their best when truly "self-reliant" and independent
What is a treaty?
a formal agreement between countries
the document that formally starts a war between countries
grants authority to a country
a point at which a significant change occurs
What is a turning point?
to grant authority
to refuse to do something
a point at which a significant (big) change occurs
difficult to carry out or fulfill
What is a tyrant?
a cruel ruler
a nice ruler
a ruler that helps the citizens of his country
a ruler that starts many wars
What are unalienable rights?
rights that every person has that the government cannot take away
rights that every person has that the government can take away
rights that are hard to explain
rights recently given to the citizens of the U.S.
What does unanimous mean?
no one can agree
to bring together
everyone is in agreement
difficult to decide
What does unconstitutional mean?
falls in line with the rights given by the US Constitution
goes against the US Constitution
what grants the President authority
rejecting your basic rights as a citizen
What does union mean?
to bring together
to reject
to tear apart
to decide as a whole
What does valor mean?
great fear in the face of danger, especially in battle
force someone to do something
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
coming together for a common purpose
What does vest mean?
to take away authority and power
state something
argument
to grant authority
What does veto mean?
to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
to ban someone
to pass a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
to put into effect
What does welfare mean?
a movement centered around spirituality
the health, happiness and fortunes of a person or group
a public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance
to home someone (in this case, soldiers)
