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8th Social Studies
Unit 6 VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Annex | To add a territory to one’s own territory |
| Manifest Destiny | The belief that the US was destined by God to extend its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean |
| Spoils System | Practice of handing out government jobs to supporters |
| Secede | To withdraw or break away from a nation or organization |
| Neutral Rights | Privileges or freedoms that are gained to nations that do not choose a side in a conflict |
| Census | The official count of a population |
| Jurisdiction | A court’s power or right to hear and decide cases |
| Embargo | A prohibition or blocking of trade with a certain country |
| Nationalism | A strong sense of devotion to one’s country |
| Capitalism | Economic system in which people and companies own the means of production |
| Mudslinging | A method in election campaigns that uses gossip and lies to make an opponent look bad |
| Boomtown | A fast growing community |
| Interstate Commerce | Economic activity taking place between two or more states |