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My ABC Book of U.S History

My ABC Book of U.S History. Katie Cole 5 th period May 12,2011. A. Ambush – a surprise attack. Abolitionist – a person who strongly favors doing away with slavery. Abstain – to not take part in some activity , such as voting. B.

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My ABC Book of U.S History

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  1. My ABC Book of U.S History Katie Cole 5th period May 12,2011

  2. A Ambush – a surprise attack Abolitionist – a person who strongly favors doing away with slavery Abstain – to not take part in some activity , such as voting

  3. B Burgesses – elected representatives to an assembly. Boycott – to refuse to buy items from a certain country. Barton , Clara – organized the American red cross , and helped nurse soldiers on the battlefield .

  4. C John Calhoun – opposed to antislavery . Cash Crop – farm crop raised to be sold for money. Cede – to give up by treaty.

  5. D Dix , Dorothea – helped improve prisons and mentally ill people Debtor – a person or country that owes money. Desert – to leave without permission

  6. E Edwards , Jonathan – preacher in the great awakening. Export – to sell goods a broad Embargo – an order prohibiting trade with another country.

  7. F Ford , Henry – made a gas powered automobile that could be made cheaply. Frigate – warship Famine – an extreme shortage of food .

  8. G Genocide – the deliberate destruction of a racial , political ,or cultural group . Garrison , William Lloyd - A major abolitionist who made a big impact toward antislavery. Global warming – a steady increase in average world temperature .

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