Week 4 | Vocabulary Terms – U.S. History Focus

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Tolerance

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Acceptance of different beliefs, cultures, or practices (Example: Colonies like Pennsylvania promoted religious tolerance).

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Haven

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A safe place or refuge (Example: Maryland was a haven for Catholics).

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Advocate

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A person who supports or argues for a cause or idea (Example: Frederick Douglass was an advocate for the abolition of slavery).

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Primarily

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Mainly; for the most part (Example: The Southern colonies were primarily agricultural).

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Significant

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Important or meaningful; having a major impact (Example: The Declaration of Independence was a significant moment in U.S. history).

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Emphasized

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Stressed or highlighted as important (Example: The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individual rights).

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Adapt

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To change in order to fit new conditions (Example: Native American groups adapted to their environments by using available resources).

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Moral

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Related to right and wrong, or principles of good behavior (Example: The moral debate over slavery divided the nation).

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Obligation

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A duty or responsibility (Example: Citizens have the obligation to serve on juries).

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Illustrates

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Shows or explains something clearly (Example: The Bill of Rights illustrates the importance of protecting individual freedoms).