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04/12/2017

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prehistoric
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existing in the time before people could write
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secondary source
Definition
secondhand account of an event, was not there at the time of the event
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conflict
Definition
strong disagreement between people that results in an argument
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primary source
Definition
the original records created by a firsthand witness of an event
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historic
Definition
happening or existing in the past
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immigrant
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A person who moves from one country to another for purpose of living there
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economy
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The system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region- how an area makes $$
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cooperation
Definition
People or groups working together to achieve a common goal or benefit
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law
Definition
A rule enforced by government that citizens have the responsibility to follow.
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conflict
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Struggle, clash, or battle between opposing people or groups.
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compromise
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A settlement of differences in which each side makes concession, or gives up some of the things they want.
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Articles of Confederation
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1st written plan for U.S. government. problem = too weak
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spending
Definition
What your money is used for
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citizen
Definition
A person born in a country or who chooses to become a member of that country by law.
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saving
Definition
setting money aside for the purpose of using it a time in the future, usually collecting interest in a saving account at a bank
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risks
Definition
a situation involving exposure to danger, harm, or loss
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boycott
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a refusal to buy goods as a protest against something
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benefits
Definition
a good, helpful, result or effect
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constitution
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A plan for government
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voting
Definition
the process of choosing elected representatives.
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Early 1800's US borders
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Atlantic Ocean to Mississippi River
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Separation of Powers
Definition
The system of dividing powers and duties of the government -executive, legislative, and judicial branches
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Legislative Branch
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The system of power to make laws made up of elected representatives
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Executive Branch
Definition
The part of government headed by a chief leader, with power to carry out and enforce the laws
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Judicial Branch
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The part of government that decides the meaning of the law.
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The three branches of government
Definition
# parts of our government - executive, legislative, and judicial branches
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democracy
Definition
A system of government in which everybody has a say, either directly or through voting for representatives.
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Articles and sections
Definition
parts of the constitution
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relative location
Definition
Location of a place relative to other places. Ohio is North of Kentucky
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Economic development of the US is influenced by Ohio's...
Definition
waterways, natural resources (coal and forests), central location, Industry (skilled labor), agriculture (farms and fisheries)
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Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Definition
US separated northwest territory into smaller territories. Also, established democratic ideals and specified how a territory could become a state.
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Treaty of Greenville
Definition
treaty that forced native Americans to give up land in southern and eastern Ohio, and move to NW Ohio.
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Declaration of Independence
Definition
Official announcement that American colonist had freed themselves from Great Britain. Listed complaints against King George III. Written by Thomas Jefferson and other delegates.
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stamp Act
Definition
1765; law that taxed printed goods, including: playing cards, documents, newspapers, etc.
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US Constitution
Definition
Written plan for US governement. Describes how the US government is organized and how power is allocated or divided.
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Proclamation of 1763
Definition
law established by King George III to set aside land west of Appalachian Mts. for American Indian tribes. Law forbid colonist to settle in area and forced colonist into 13 colonies.
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Ohio Constitution
Definition
Written plan for state government on Ohio. Part of the 3rd step in 3 step process to become a state.
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Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
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law allowed slave-catchers to enter into free North states to capture slaves. if caught helping slaves, people faced fines and prison.
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Bill of rights
Definition
1st 10 amendments of Constitution. Protects freedoms. 1st - Speech, religion, Press, assembly, petition
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preamble
Definition
opening statement that explains a purpose for a document
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global competition
Definition
worldwide marketplace where companies are competing to succeed over other in same industry. -affects Ohio's industry (equipment, rubber, steel, cars)
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Physical environment and economies of the South region in early 1800's
Definition
Plantation economy, cash crops, longer growing season, mostly rural, few cities, coastal marshes, produce raw materials
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Physical environment and economies of the West region in early 1800's
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Rich farming soil, inexpensive farmland, rural, growing cities, produce raw materials (timber, minerals-coal, iron ore
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veto
Definition
Right or power or president or governor or mayor to reject a bill that has been passed by legislatures
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Physical environment and economies of the North region in early 1800's
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factories, cottage industries, iron works, manufacturing centers, thin soil, large cities, trade centers
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Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act
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NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
Boycotted British goods
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4 oceans
Definition
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic
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Steps for Becoming a State
Definition
US congress appointed governor, 3 judges, and secretary.a territory reached 5,000 adult males of voting age it could elect a territorial legislative. a territory reached 60,000 adult males of voting age it could write a constitution and send to congress so it could apply to become a state
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War of 1812
Definition
Second battle between Americans and Britain. British gave weapons to Indians, American soldiers captured by British navy. Americans wanting land in Canada
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Battle of Lake Erie
Definition
Oliver Perry defeated British navy on Lake Erie. Turning point of war of 1812. This battle ended the fight against American Indians
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Battle of Fallen Timbers
Definition
battle between American army and Western Confederacy ( Indians) - Indians defeated. resulted in Treaty of Greenville
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Cardinal Directions
Definition
N, S, E, W, NE, SW, SE, NE, NW
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5 regions of Ohio
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Northwest, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, West
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7 Continents
Definition
Europe, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia, South America, North America,
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3 countries in North America
Definition
US, Mexico, Canada
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Ohio's natural borders
Definition
Lake Erie and Ohio River
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4 Hemispheres
Definition
Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern
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2 Hemispheres we live in
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Northern, and Western
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5 states that Border Ohio
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Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
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Democratic Rights
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Religion, trial by jury, No cruel or unusual punishments for crimes, no imprisonment without a trial
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democratic ideals/promises
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banned slavery, tax for education, protect settlers, equal to other states
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human resources
Definition
Talents and skills of humans that contribute to the production of goods and services
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capital goods
Definition
human made materials needed to produce goods and services (man made and not consumed, but permanent) (machinery, cash register, computers)
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productive resources
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Necessary to produce goods and services: natural resources, human resources, and capital goods.
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entrepreneur
Definition
an individual who organizes the use of productive resources to produce goods and services
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natural resources
Definition
Productive resources that come from nature (trees, minerals, land...)
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benefits
Definition
1. be your own boss
2. enjoyment and excitement
3. flexibility and freedom
4. potential
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central location
Definition
middle of everything
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extensive waterways
Definition
Lake Erie, Ohio River, Easier travel, transport goods
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agriculture
Definition
farming as a business - growing crops, raising animals
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bio-fuel
Definition
fuel made from plant material or animal waste
corn -ethanol
soy beans
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natural resources
Definition
forest - trees
fertile soil - farms
fisheries - fish
coal- power
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Ohio early resources
Definition
abundant natural resources
skilled laborers
extensive waterways
central location
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alternative energy source
Definition
source of energy that can replace or supplement fossil fuels
wind, water, solar - bio fuels
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abolitionists
Definition
people who opposed slavery and spoke out against slavery
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underground railroad
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system of secretive routes used to free people in slavery
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French and Indian War
Definition
French and Indians vs Britain
British wanted land
French wanted land to trap and trade
British won
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income
Definition
money received for work or through investments
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invest
Definition
money paid for the use of someone else money
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American Revolutionary War
Definition
Great Britain vs Colonist
Colonist declared independence from King of England
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Causes of Revolutionary War
Definition
High taxes on stamps, paint, tea without representation
Colonists not allowed to settle west of Appalachian Mountains (Proc. of 1763)
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civic responsibilities
Definition
pay taxes
obey laws
serve on juries
register for selective service
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personal responsibilities
Definition
taking advantage of every opportunity to get an education
use resources wisely
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opportunity costs
Definition
what you give up in order to get something else
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risks
Definition
tough competition
no regular salary
work schedule
stress
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conflict
Definition
struggle or battle between opposing people or groups
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profit
Definition
business sells what it produces for more than what it costs to make. Results from goods and services.
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