Unit 1 Vocab
Cause to happen suddenly or unexpectedly
Precipitate
to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
abstain
The name of the lawyer who wrote the book
Bryan Stevenson
The story takes place during which war?
Irish-Civil War
bias that is rooted in background and lived experiences that are not acted upon
implicit bias
to make less severe
assuage
a willingness to take bold risks
audacious
the name of the witness who committed perjury
Ralph Myers
What years did the war take place?
1922-1923
What part of a paragraph precedes the evidence?
Context
wise, scholarly
erudite
deserving praise and commendation
laudable
How many years did Walter McMillian serve on death row?
6
The names of the two opposing sides
Free Staters and Republicans
What is the name of the keynote speaker during our community day teach-in?
Lisa Sorge
not able to be seen through
opaque
to make something impure or weaker by adding something of inferior value
adulterate
the name of the District Attorney who indicted Walter McMillian
Tommy Chapman
What kind of gun did the sniper kill his enemy with?
a revolver
What are the four capstone approaches?
Communication, policy, systems & structures, data & experimentation
ambiguous; having multiple meanings
equivocal
given to sudden changes in mood or behavior
capricious
Walter McMillian's nickname
Johnny D
Which side was the sniper (main character) on?
The republican
What is the name of the student coalition who fought against the coal industry in South Baltimore?
Free Your Voice