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Grade 4 SS. Def
ch 11 Here in the Americas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Citizen | someone who is born in a country or who promises to be loyal to the country |
| Democracy | a system in which the people hold the power of the government |
| Representative | a person who acts for a group of people |
| Election | the way voters choose people to serve in a government |
| Interdependence | a relationship in which people depend on each other |
| Prosperity | wealth and success |
| Heritage | the traditions that people have honored for many years |
| Volunteer | someone who agrees to provide a service without pay |
| Province | a unit of government in Canada, similar to a United States state |
| Wilderness | a large, empty area with few people |
| Conclusion | a judgment about the meaning of certain facts or ideas |
| Isthmus | a narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas |
| Rain forest | dense forest that gets large amounts of rainfall every year |