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CSET Multiple Subjects: History And Social Science Vocab

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1. A land allotment system defined by a few large landowners and many landless workers






2. A brief attempt at the beginning of the Mexican - American War to establish an independent California republic






3. In Medieval Europe - the legalization and imperialization of the Christian Faith forever changed the form and function of Christianity by whom






4. Iranian Hostage Situation Years






5. Redefined American Global Interests






6. Europeans and Africans






7. First European explorer to circumnavigate the globe






8. Mining - cattle - and grain. Farmers and ranchers settled the Great Plains






9. Explored area that was to become the southwest of US (1540)






10. The equivilent of a knight in the feudal system






11. Consdiered to be the basis for the justice system in use throughout much of the Western world - including the United States






12. Caused the Protestant Reformation






13. Created Great Wall of China - use of currency - weight and measure standardized - tomb of terra - cotta army






14. Explored Florida in 1513 - claimed area for spain






15. A philosophy - along with election rules - that was designed to deny blacks the right to vote after reconstruction ended






16. Oregon annexed to the United States






17. 1200-400BC






18. (1773) - The Tea Act - passed by Parliament in May of 1773 - would launch the final spark to the revolutionary movement in Boston. The act was not intended to raise revenue in the American colonies - and in fact imposed no new taxes. It was designed






19. Emphasizes mindfulness of an orderly society






20. 16th Century - Benefited most from slavery






21. A proclamation made by President Lincoln in1863 freeing all slaves in regions still fighting against the Union






22. The New Nation - Alexander Hamilton was part of this era






23. Reaction of the English Government to the colonial protest against the stamp act






24. An 1845 phrase encapsulating the American version of the Western Expansion






25. Richard Nixon






26. Golden Poppy






27. Federalist - Democratic - Whig - Republican






28. High value or hard work. Trout and fish gathered with nests in rivers and lakes. Rabbits hunted in groups. Larger game by individuals - trned over kill to village for general use. Sixth days set for rest - Big annual celebration autumnal pakapi or 'b






29. Fished on canoe shaped rafts - relied heavily on salmon and acorns. Haproons and dragnets to fish. Groves of lvalley oaks - great amounts of acorns for thick suop. San Joaquin Valley - wetlands - birds - duck - geese - elk - antelope.






30. Patriot victory at Battle of Saratoge (1777) prompted by France to sign a treaty with American leaders






31. War fought between US and Great Britain over neutrality and impressment of US Sailors - US victory - resulted in National pride - self sufficiency - and foreign credibility






32. An informal meeting of party leaders who decide which candidates they will support






33. Powers assigned the National Government






34. Turning point of the war






35. Coasts (trading - transportation - Presidio military protection); Mountains: Smaller Valleys: Vast Lands (huge cattle ranches large game in over 1/2 state); Many streams and Rivers (fish were abundent - fertile for crops)






36. Shared by geographically seperated native California people in pre - columbian times






37. Introduction of new math concepts such as algebra and calculus






38. A religious group who had broken away from the Church of England - first relocating to Holland to escape persecution - then setting sail in the fall of 1620 to become the first settlers to arrive in Massachusetts






39. Responsible for writing most of the Declaration of Independence






40. British acquired Florida as a result






41. Mesopotamian Civilization Period






42. France viewed the revolution as a means to gain territory at the expense of Britain - France wanted to limit the economic growth of England - France and England were already at war on the European continent






43. 'We hold these truths to be self - evident; that all men and women are created equal.....'






44. British reaction to the Boston Tea Party - including more rigid restrictions on colonial town meetins and other harsh penalties






45. Constitutes legitimate government and under what conditions men were justified in resorting to armed revolution to change it






46. Presidential plan emphasized tolerance for the defeated South (congress won with radical plan)






47. Practiced primarily in India and very little in China






48. An economic system in which workers control the means of production and share in the profits for their labors






49. Central coast throughout Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley - mild climate and plants and animals abundant. Tribal dress and housing relfected climate. Best basket skills of all - tribes include Yokuts - Miwodk - Maidu - and Pomo.






50. Redwood






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