2.18/2.19 Key Terms

Abolition

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• A form of government

• A type of economic theory

• A religious movement

Direct Action

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• A strategy used in negotiations

• A form of passive resistance

• A legal approach to resolving disputes

Moral Suasion

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• A legal requirement for compliance

• A financial incentive for behavior change

• A form of coercion through threats

Transatlantic Abolitionism

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• A trade agreement between Europe and Africa

• A cultural exchange program

• An economic policy favoring slave labor

Fugitive Slave Acts

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• Legislation that abolished slavery in the United States

• Acts that provided financial compensation to slave owners

• Regulations that restricted the movement of free African Americans

Emigration

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• The process of moving to a new country

• The return of immigrants to their home country

• The legal process of obtaining citizenship in another country

Anti-Emigrationists

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• Opponents of emigration

• Advocates for immigration reform

• Proponents of open borders

Self-Determination

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• A method of teaching that emphasizes student choice

• A psychological theory about motivation

• A political principle regarding national sovereignty

Birthright Citizenship

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• Citizenship granted based on parental citizenship

• Citizenship granted through naturalization process

• Citizenship granted only to individuals over 18

Radical Resistance

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• A movement advocating for extreme change

• A strategy for nonviolent protest

• A method of negotiation