Wit & Wisdom: Grade 5: Module 1

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thriving

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Doing well or being successful

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Treaty of Paris

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An agreement signed after the Revolutionary War between the colonists and King George.

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Natural Resources

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Materials that come from nature and can be utilized by people (minerals, water power, etc.)

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culture

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The way a particular group of people's lives and understands the world (including ideas, beliefs, and values; traditions; religion; language; rules; gender roles; food; clothing; art, music, dance, sports, and other ways of life)

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beliefs

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Strong opinions; ideas believed to be true

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Revolutionary War

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A conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain that led to the founding of the United States.

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Colonists

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People who settled in the American colonies and fought for independence from British rule.

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Magna Carta

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A document signed in 1215 that limited the powers of the king and laid the foundation for modern democracy.

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Constitution

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The supreme law of the land that outlines the framework of the government and the rights of the citizens.

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Cultural Traditions

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Practices and customs that are passed down through generations within a particular group.