noun
A difficulty or problem that arises
complication
To set up or create something
establish
Consistently good in quality or performance; dependable
reliable
To make up for something; to repay
compensate
In 1849 California was a free or slave state
free
The capacity to have an effect on the character or behavior of someone.
influence
To surprise greatly; to amaze.
Astonish
Creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it
proactive
A plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal
strategy
A state (mucho states) acquired by the U.S. after the war with Mexico
CA, NV, NM, UT, AZ
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A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something
perspective
To confirm that something is true or correct
validate
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Showing care and effort in one's work
Diligent
To show or prove to be right or reasonable
justify
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Mill where gold was discovered in CA - 1848
Sutter
A strong desire to achieve something
ambition
To interpret or make sense of something difficult.
decipher
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
dynamic
Full of energy and life; bright and striking.
vibrant
People who came to CA in 1849 in search of gold. Also the name of CA football team
forty-niners
A firm decision to do or not do something
resolution
To make an action or process easier.
facilitate
Featuring new methods or ideas; creative and original
innovative
To combine parts to create a whole
integrate
Site of a key battle in the TX Revolution. Also the name of a car rental company
Alamo