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Explore American history through an informative ABC book covering topics such as ambush, boycott, federalist, and more. Learn about important figures like Samuel Adams and significant events such as the Boston Tea Party. Discover the impact of global warming and the Holocaust, and delve into historical terms like demilitarize and guerrilla tactics. From canal construction to ironclad warships, this book provides a comprehensive overview of essential historical knowledge. A valuable resource for students and history enthusiasts alike.
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By: Mark Hammett 5th period 5-12-11 My ABC Book of History
A Ambush- An ambush a surprise attack! Adams, Samuel- He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He lead the Boston Tea Party. He is also an American hero. Annex- An annex is when a person adds territory to the territory he already has.
B Boycott- A boycott is a refuse to buy items from certain a country. Burgesses-Reps. Elected for an assembly. Bounty- Money rewarded for catching a certain person
C Canal-An artificial waterway Canal-An artificial waterway Casualty-A wounded or killed military man Cede-To give up by treaty
D Demilitarize-To remove from a military force Draft-To force a person in the military to move or change locations Drought-A complete lack of water in a particular area
E Effigy-a rag figure representing a popular person. Emancipate-To free from slavery Export-To sell goods while aboard a vessel
F Frigate-Warship Famine-Extreme shortage of food Federalist-Supporter of the Constitution
G Global Warming-increase of world temperature (average) Greenback-Early Am. money Guerrilla Tactics-
H Horizontal Integration-combining two separate companies into one. Habeas Corpus-Legal inquiry to determine a prisoners life or death sentence Holocaust-Mass slaughter of the Jewish people
I Iron Clad- armored naval vessel Import-buy/sell goods Internet-Worlds interlinking of all computers