Vocabulary Worksheet: Key Terms and Definitions

Front

Fill in the blank: A person who wants to end slavery is called a _________.

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Abolitionist

Front

Fill in the blank: An official document that gives certain rights to an individual or group is called a _________.

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Charter

Front

Fill in the blank: The movement that sought to explore the relationship between humans and nature through emotions rather than through reason is called ____________.

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Transcendentalism

Front

Fill in the blank: The act of replacing government officials with supporters of a newly elected president is known as the ____________.

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Spoils System

Front

Fill in the blank: An economic system in which privately owned businesses compete in a free market is called ____________.

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Capitalism

Front

Fill in the blank: The right to vote is known as ____________.

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Suffrage

Front

Fill in the blank: A large meeting or party delegates to choose candidates for office is called ____________.

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Nominating Conventions

Front

Fill in the blank: A total ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol is called ____________.

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Prohibition

Front

Fill in the blank: The principle that asserts that people are the primary source of the government's authority and have the right to vote directly on issues is called ____________.

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Popular Sovereignty

Front

Fill in the blank: A huge outdoor religious meeting is called a ____________.

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Revival