"A New Nation" Vocabulary Flashcard

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Posterity

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The idea of future generations.

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Liberty

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The ability to govern oneself.

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Pauper

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A very poor person.

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Abolished

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Formally ended.

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Stymied

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Blocked or hindered.

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Asylum

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Protection granted to individuals in a foreign country.

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Acquit

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To free someone from a criminal charge.

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Sovereignty

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The authority of a state to govern itself.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Constitution

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A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.