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S.S. Chapter 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Panhandle | portion of land that sticks out like the handle of a pan |
| Imperialism | empire building |
| Yellow journalism | newspapers that do not tell the truth exaggerate the fact |
| Siege | a long-lasting attack |
| Anarchist | a person who is against any kind of government |
| Isthmus | a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses |
| Assembly line | moving belts that carried car parts from worker to worker |
| Aviation | travel by air |
| Settlement house | a community center where people could learn new skills |
| Skyscraper | tall steel-frame building |
| Progressive | people who wanted to bring progress, or cause changes to help others |
| Political boss | an elected official who has many dishonest employees and is able to control the government with the help of those employees |
| Commission | a special committee |
| Merit system | a system that tested a person to make sure that he or she is qualified for the job |
| Monopoly | a company that has very little or no competition |
| Conservation | the protection of the environment by keeping natural resources from being wasted or destroyed |
| Civil rights | the rights guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution |
| Prohibition | to stop, or prohibit, people from drinking alcoholic beverages |