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My ABC book of U.S. History

My ABC book of U.S. History. By: Trevor Henry 2 nd period May,13 2011. A. Ambush- A surprise attack. Arsenal- A storage place for weapons and ammunition. Abstain- To not take part in some activity, such as voting. Annex- To add a territory to ones own territory. B.

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My ABC book of U.S. History

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  1. My ABC book of U.S. History By: Trevor Henry 2ndperiod May,13 2011

  2. A Ambush- A surprise attack. Arsenal- A storage place for weapons and ammunition. Abstain- To not take part in some activity, such as voting. Annex- To add a territory to ones own territory.

  3. B Backcountry- A region of hills and forests west of the tide-water. Blockade runner- Ship that sails into and out of a blockade area. Burgesses- Elected representatives to an assembly. Boycott- To refuse to buy items from a particular country.

  4. C Cabinet- A group of advisers to the president. Canal- An artificial waterway. Cede- To give up by treaty. Capital- Money for investment.

  5. D Diversity- Variety or difference. Debtor- Person or country that owes money. Drought- A long period of time with little rainfall. Draft- The selection of persons for required military service.

  6. E Emancipate- To free from slavery. Entrenched- Occupying a strong defensive position. Export- To sell goods abroad. Effigy- Rag figure representing an unpopular individual.

  7. F Famine- An extreme shortage of food. Freedman- A person freed from slavery.

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