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Social Studies Terms
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Primary Source | A source that was created at the time an event took place or was written by someone who was there. |
chronology | the order in which something happens |
point of view | a personal opinion or attitude about a subject |
Secondary Source | A source that was created after an event took place. |
map | a visual representation of a place |
history | a record of past events |
surplus | an amount greater than what is needed |
economy | the wealth of a nation, buying and selling of goods |
canal | a narrow waterway dug for boat travel |
amendment | an addition/change to the Constitution |
ratify | to approve a law written by Congress |
veto | to NOT approve a bill or law |
legislature | a lawmaking group of people |
civil rights | the right of all people to be treated equally under the law |
assembly line | A system in which a convey belt brings part of a product to workers who then add another part |
Bill of Rights | the first 10 amendments to the Constitution |
Declaration of Independence | A document written during the American Revolution explaining why colonists wanted independence from British Rule. |
tundra | a huge frozen plain |