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Chapter 14 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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persecution | Unfair treatment of punishment. |
ethnic group | A group of people who share a language or culture. |
tenement | A rundown, poorly maintained apartment building. |
quota | The maximum number of people allowed to enter a country. |
bracero | A person from Mexico who came to work in the United States as a temporary worker. |
refugee | A person who escapes war or other danger and seeks safety in another country. |
heritage | Something that is passed down from one generation to the next. |
motto | A short statement that explains an ideal or a goal. |