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My Book of U.S History. By: Jose Solis 2 nd period 5/15/2011. A:. 1. Abolitionist- People who fought to free slaves 2. Alien – a person not born In a certain country other wise known as an immigrant. 3. Arsenal –a place where they store guns and ammunition.
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My Book of U.S History By: Jose Solis 2nd period 5/15/2011
A: 1. Abolitionist- People who fought to free slaves 2. Alien – a person not born In a certain country other wise known as an immigrant. 3. Arsenal –a place where they store guns and ammunition. 4. Artifact- An item left behind by early people.
B: Boycott- to refuse buy an item Burgesses- elected representatives to an assembly. Boom town- where business and population grow fast. Blockade runner- people who sail in and out of blockades.
C: Californios- Mexicans who lived in Cali Caravel- Small fast ships with a broad bow. Cash crop- Farm crop raised to be sold for $$. Constitution- a formal plan of government.
D: Desert- leaving without permission. Dissent- disagreement with or opposition to an opinion Draft- A person selected by military service Drought- No or little rain for a long time
E: Effigy- Rag figure representing a unpopular person.