Rights Vs. Society
Self-Reliance
Self-Reliance
Verbs, Adjectives and Nouns
Nouns
100
The government's right to take private property for the public good
What is eminent domain?
100
in the 1960s
When was the Great Society programs established to end poverty?
100
1929 - 1940
When was the Great Depression?
100
independence (noun)
What does "self-reliance" mean?
100
51%
What does "majority" mean?
200
eminent domain and national security
In what two situations have the rights of the individual conflicted with the good of the society?
200
to provide economic security to the retired, unemployed and poor
What was the purpose of the New Deal?
200
People lost their farms, businesses, and their homes.
What happened during the time of the Great Depression?
200
the topic of many people not having enough money to live well (noun)
What does "poverty" mean?
200
a battle or a bitter disagreement
What does "conflict" mean?
300
They may read or listen to communication without first getting permission from a judge.
What may government officials do today when they think there is a danger to national security?
300
He tried to end poverty in the United States. Or, he made the Great Society.
Who was President Lyndon Johnson?
300
He established new laws that provided more economic security for the poor and elderly.
Who was president Franklin Roosevelt?
300
reply (verb)
What does "response" mean?
300
conditions that influence a person or event
What does "circumstances" mean?
400
a railroad, school or park
What might the government want to build on land where there are homes?
400
The idea of individualism (not directly found in reading)
What is important to Americans?
400
to paint, take photos and write books
What did the government pay unemployed artists to do?
400
to act or carry out (verb)
What does "perform" mean?
400
a group that disagrees with a main group
What does "opposition" mean?
500
Since September 11, 2001, the government has limited individual privacy rights.
What has the government done in order to allow for greater protection of national security?
500
almost a quarter
How much of the population was unemployed during the Great Depression?
500
training for those who want to improve their job skill and education
What does today's government assistance programs provide?
500
when something gives hope and confidence (adjective)
What does "encouraging" mean?
500
a situation in which you do not have to worry about money (two words)
What does "economic security" mean?
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