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Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assimilate | to asorb (immagrants or a culturally distinct group) into the prevailing culture. |
| boarding | a type of school where students live at school and are provided food and lodging. |
| botanical | relating to plants or plant life. |
| chain mail | flexible armor made of joined metal links |
| commerce | the buying and selling of goods. |
| confluence | a flowing togeher of two or more streams. |
| eminent domain | the right of government to use private property for public use |
| entrepreneur | someonue who turns an idea into a buisness |
| manifest destiny | the idea the america was ment to expand from coast to coast and was blessed by hgher power. |
| monarchy | government by one ruler, such as queen or king. |
| New World | the term Eruopeans used for North America in the early days of there exploration |
| ration | a little bit of somthing divided among many people |
| reservation | a piece of land set aside by the U.S Government for native americans to live on |
| sanitiation | realating to health, cleanliness, disposal of garbage or waste |
| sovereign right | authority based on the power of the government |
| synonymous | having the same or simalar meaning |
| transcribe | to translate or make a written copy of somthing |
| vocation | an occupaton |