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S.S. - Ch. 17 Vocab
Social Studies - Unit 8 - Chapter 17 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Communism | An economic system in which the government controls production and owns the nation's natural and capital resources. |
| Capitalism | An economic system in which people and businesses control the production of goods and services. |
| Arms Race | A contest between nations to build bigger and more powerful weapons. |
| Timeline | A line that shows events in the order in which they happen. |
| Veteran | Someone who has served in the military. |
| Baby Boom | The increase in the number of babies born after World War II. |
| Budget | A plan for saving and spending income. |
| Civil Rights | The rights that countries guarantee their citizens. |
| Desegregation | Ending the separation of people by racial or ethnic group. |
| Nonviolent Protest | A way of bringing change without using violence. |
| Space Race | A competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to send people into outer space. |
| Demonstration | A gathering of people who want to express their opinion to the public and the government. |
| Cease-Fire | An agrement to stop all fighting. |