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History Foundations Vocabulary (Unit 1) Flashcards

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Primary Source Definition

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a historical record created by a person who experienced something firsthand

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Secondary Source Definition

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a historical record created by a person who did not experience those events firsthand

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Bias Definition

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a feeling or action that favors one viewpoint over another

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Empathy Definition

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the ability to understand and share the feelings that other people experience

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Ethical Definition

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acting in a way that is consistent with one’s values and morals

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Inclusion Definition

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acknowledging and valuing others

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Interpretation Definition

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explaining the meaning and significance of an event, idea, or effect

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Perspective Definition

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considering others’ viewpoints; the outlook or viewpoint of an author or source that includes their experiences, beliefs, and thoughts on a particular topic

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Social Justice Definition

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an initiative that aims to bring political, economic, social, and personal rights and opportunities to all

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Societal Norms Definition

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rules and structures that govern human behavior

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Geopolitical Definition

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referring to international relations, geography, and politics

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Narrative Definition

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story or framework for understanding

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Symbolism Definition

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images or visuals used to convey meaning

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Collective Memory Definition

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the shared information, stories, and knowledge of a group of people who pass this on to future generations

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Historical Context Definition

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the details that surround a particular occurrence or event

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Historiography Definition

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the writing of history

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History Definition

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the knowledge and study of the past

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Identity Definition

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the image that people have of who they are, what they want, and what they believe

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Analysis Definition

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an investigation of historical evidence to better understand the event as a whole as well as the implications for today

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Frame of Reference Definition

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a collection of beliefs and viewpoints held by someone and used to create understanding and opinions of an event

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Point of View Definition

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the author’s perceptions that influence the creation of a source

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Inquiry Definition

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the process of conducting research of multiple and varied sources in order to answer a question

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Abolitionist Definition

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a person who favors ending the practice of a particular institution, such as slavery

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Underground Railroad Definition

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a secret system of routes, places, and people that escaped enslaved people from the South used to find safety in free states or Canada

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Cultural Trait Definition

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characteristic or quality of a culture

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Diffuse Definition

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to spread

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Diplomacy Definition

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negotiations between nations

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Interact Definition

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to come into contact

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Norm Definition

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standard expectation or behavior

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Society Definition

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a group of people that live together in the same geographical location and share the same culture

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Civil Disobedience Definition

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a peaceful form of political protest

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Communism Definition

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a political ideal based on the theories of Karl Marx believing in public ownership of property and that wages be more based on need than skill

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Democracy Definition

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a government system based on personal freedoms and choosing leaders by voting

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Empire Definition

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a system of government where there is one authority (individual or group) who rules over a large territory

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Picketing Definition

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the act of protesting with signs outside places of work or government

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Infamy Definition

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a condition of being well-known for something bad

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Interconnected Definition

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having different parts connected to or related to each other

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Internment Camp Definition

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a prison or facility to house political prisoners or enemies of war

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Market Definition

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a place where two or more people buy and sell goods

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Modernize Definition

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to make more modern in appearance, design, character; to update

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Samurai Definition

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the military fighters who fought for a noble family who owned land

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Shogun Definition

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a military leader

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Terrace Farming Definition

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the flat planes of land that look like steps and are built into the sides of mountains for farming

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