vocabulary
This word means very happy or joyful.
what is ELATED
This state is known as the Sunshine State and is famous for its beaches and theme parks.
FLORIDA
This war was fought between the North and the South from 1861 to 1865.
Civil war
This novel by Harper Lee features Atticus Finch defending Tom Robinson.
TO KILL A MOKING BIRD
The thing students pretend to understand during class, but actually have no clue about.
HOMEWORK
To give up completely or leave behind is to do this.
abandon
This state is famous for jazz music and Mardi Gras.
Louisiana
This purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States.
The Louisiana purchase
This John Steinbeck novel tells the story of migrant workers during the Great Depression, including George and Lennie.
Of mice and a man
The event that turns a calm student into a panic-stricken mess in 30 seconds.
Pop quiz
A person who talks a lot, often about unimportant things, is this.
Chatterbox
This state is known for maple syrup and beautiful fall foliage.
Vermont
This compromise at the Constitutional Convention decided how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation.
the Three-Fifths Compromise
In this novel, the “green light” symbolizes the main character’s hope and unattainable dreams.
The great gatsby
The item you forget at home but magically remember when the teacher asks for it.
Textbook
This adjective describes something that is clear and easy to understand.
Straightforward
Known for bluegrass music and the Derby, this state is also a major producer of bourbon.
KENTUCKY
This 1765 law required colonists to pay a tax on printed papers, playing a key role in starting the American Revolution.
The stamp act
In this novel, a boy named Holden Caulfield narrates his story after being expelled from Pencey Prep.
The Catcher in the Rye
The mysterious force that makes your pencil break right before turning in your paper.
The Murphy law
A feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder is called this.
“AWE”
This state is known for its role in the U.S. auto industry and the city nicknamed Motor City.
Michigan
This Supreme Court case in 1823 established that the federal government had authority over state governments in matters of interstate commerce.
GIBBONS VS. OGDEN
In Lord of the Flies, this object symbolizes authority and civilization among the boys.
the conch shell
The ultra-professional way students try to explain late assignments… and fail.
“I had a personal emergency”