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My ABC book of history

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This concise guide defines essential terms and concepts in American history, including abolitionism, emancipation, and legislative structures. It explores significant themes such as the fight against slavery, the impact of civil rights laws, and the historical context of key figures and events. From the principles of democracy to the complexities of U.S. laws and economic practices, this resource offers a foundational understanding for students and history enthusiasts alike. Learn about notable tactics and strategies that shaped the nation's past and influenced its present.

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My ABC book of history

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  1. My ABC book of history Titiana Brown 5th period 5-13-11

  2. A Abstains- To not take part in some activity such as voting. Abolitionist- A person who strongly favors doing away with slavery. Abobe- a sun dried mud brick used to build the homes of some native americans.

  3. B Backcountry- a region of hills and forest west of the tidewater. Bicameral- consisting of two horses or chambers especially in a legislature. black code- laws passed in the south just after the civil war aimed at controlling freedom and enabling plantations owners to exploit afrainsanericans workers.

  4. C Cabinet- a group of advisers to the persident. Californios- mexican who lived in california. Canal- antificals waterways.

  5. D Debators- person or country that awes money. Decree- an orders or decision given by one in authority. Demilitarize- to remove armed forces.

  6. E Effigy- rag fiqurerepersenting and unpropular individual. Emancipate- to free slavery. Export- to sells good aboard.

  7. F Fugative- runaway or trying to runaway. Famine- an extreme shortage or food. Frigate- warship

  8. G Guerrilla tactic- referring to surprize attacks or raids rather than organize warfare. Globel warning- a steady increase in adverge world temperatures. Genocide- the delibratedustruction of a racial,political, or cultrual group.

  9. H Holocaust- the name given to the mass slaughter of jews and other group by the nazis during world war 2. Hebeas corpus- a legal order 4 an inquiry to dterminedwether a person hs been lawfully imprisoned. Horizontal- the combining of competing firms into one corporation.

  10. I Import- to buy goods from foreign into one corporation. Ironclad- armonded naval vessels. Internet- a wor;d wide linking of computers networks.

  11. J Joint Occupation- the possession and settling of an area shared by two or more countries. Judicial Review- the right of the supreme court to dtermined if a law violates the constitution. Judical bunch- the branch of government including the federal court system that interprets the nations laws.

  12. L Lynching- putting to death a person by a illegal actions of anmod. Landslide- an overwhelming victory. Literacy- the ability to read or write.

  13. M Maize- an early form of corn grown by native americans. Majority- more than half. Manumission- the freeing of some enslaved persons.

  14. N Naturalization- to grant full citizenship to a foreigner. Nullify- to cancel or make ineffecting. Neutral- taking no side.

  15. O Ordinance- a law or regulation. Offensive- position of attacking or the attack itself. Override- to over turn or defeat as a bill proposed in congress.

  16. P Petition- a formal request. Partism- favoring one side of an issue. Plurality- largest single share.

  17. R Revenue- incoming money. Radical- extreme. Repeal- to cancel an act or law.

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