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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AVERSION | A strong feeling of not liking something |
| aversion | Benjamin Franklin had a deep _____ to war, which is why he offered to go to England to try to make peace with the King to avoid the Revolution. |
| GRIT | mental toughness and courage |
| grit | Through resourcefulness and -----, the Pilgrims, true pioneers, survived the harsh conditions of their first winter. |
| BEACON | Someone or something that gives hope to others |
| beacon | The Statue of Liberty was a ______ of hope for millions of immigrants seeking freedom, safety, and a new life in the United States . |
| PERSEVERANCE | continued effort to achieve despite difficulties |
| perseverance | It took months of planning and perseverance through countless obstacles for the Allies to achieve victory in the war. |