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Key Terms in U.S. History: A Vocabulary Guide

Explore essential vocabulary related to U.S. history with this comprehensive guide. Dive into crucial terms such as "embargo," "impeach," and "guerilla warfare," each defined clearly to enhance your understanding of the historical context. Learn about the significance of events, movements, and policies through these terms, which are vital for students of history. Whether you're preparing for a test or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this resource is perfect for students, educators, and history enthusiasts alike.

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Key Terms in U.S. History: A Vocabulary Guide

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  1. My ABC Book Of U.S. History By: Juan Ramirez 6th Period 5-12-11

  2. A Arsenal- A storage place for weapons and ammunition Ambush- a surprise attack Annex- to add a territory to one’s own territory

  3. B Burgesses- elected Representatives to an assembly Boycott- to refuse to buy any items from a particular country Backcountry- a region of hills and forests west of the tide- water

  4. C Cash Crop- farm crop raised to be sold for money Canal- an artificial waterway Census- official count of a population

  5. D Desert- to leave without permission Diversity- variety or difference Draft- the selection of persons for required military service

  6. E Export- to sell abroad Emancipate- to free from slavery Embargo- an order prohibiting trade with another country

  7. F Federalists- supporters of the new constitution Fugitive- runaway or trying to run away Frigate- warships

  8. G Guerilla Warfare- a hit- and- run technique used in fighting a war Guerilla Tactics- referring to surprise attacks or raids Global Warming- a steady increase in average world temperatures

  9. H Horizontal Integration- the combining of competing firms Habeas Corpus- a legal order for an inquiry Holocaust- the name given to mass slaughter

  10. I Impeach- to formally charge a publical official with misconduct in office Import- to buy goods from foreign markets Impressment- forcing people into service, as in the NAVY

  11. J Judicial Branch- the branch of government Judicial Review- the right of the supreme court Joy’s Treaty- British agree to withdraw American soil

  12. K Kentucky- state in south central united states Kansas- Nebraska Act- backing off of president Pierce Kansas- state in central united states

  13. L Loyalists- American citizens who remained loyal to Britain Literacy-the ability to read and write Landslide- an overwhelming victory

  14. M Majority- more than half Mission- religious settlement Migration- a movement of a large amount of people

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