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nationalism and expansion in america
americas past
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History
8th Grade
02/06/2010

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annex
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to add or take control of an area and add it into a country
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appointment
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the act of selecting or designating someone for an office or postion
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bi-partisan
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support by both sides
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cession
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to give up or surrender territory to another country by treaty
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debt
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something owed, such as money or property
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domestic policy
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presents decision, laws,and programs made by the government which are directly related to issue within the nation
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entrepreneur
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person who starts a business
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expedition
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a journey undertaken by a group of people within a definite objective
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foreign policy
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the policy of a nation in its interactions with other nations
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history
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the chronological reconstruction of past ideas, events, and actions of human beings
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judical review
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the policy to interpret a law and declare it unconstitutional
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justice
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the quality of being just or fair
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rule
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something you must or must not do
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territory
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a geographic area belong to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
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national security
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keeping the nation, its people, and property safe
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promoting international trades
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allowing the import and export of goods and services
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promoting world peace
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helping other nations resolve conflicts peacefully
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ensuring human rights
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ensuring the fair, humane treatment of all people
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