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VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY
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SOCIAL STUDIES
MATH
100
In order to find refuge in the North (Canada), fugitive slaves had to overcome many _______.
OBSTACLES
100
The hanging of John Brown and his fellow rebels was _______.
GRUESOME
100
Patricia likes dogs but she doesn't care for cats.
Patricia likes dogs, but she doesn't care for cats.
100
What were two accomplishments of Frederick Douglass?
1) Taught himself to read and write 2) Ran away to the north 3) Started an abolitionist journal (The North Star) 4) Wrote his autobiography (Narrative of a Slave)
100
Michelle borrowed $2000 from the bank. They charged her a low interest rate of 3%. What was the interest she owed the bank after 1 year?
Interest = Principal x Rate x Time Interest = $2000 x .03 x 1 = $60
200
Bernie Sanders does not _______ corporations giving drastic amounts of money to presidential candidates.
ENDORSE
200
Frederick Douglass once said that if you believed in freedom, but you undermined protest, you are a ______.
HYPOCRITE
200
Johnese is kind she is loving and patient.
1) Johnese is kind; she is loving and patient. 2) Johnese is kind. She is loving and patient. 3) Johnese is kind, loving and patient.
200
What is one way the South tried to thwart slave rebellions?
1) Removed trial records so that no slave could see them. 2) Established an army (101,000 in Virginia) 3) Fugitive slave law 4) Denied education 5) Kept abolitionist literature out of the hands of slaves
200
Gloria makes $15 per hour. If she works 10 1/3 hours, how much did she earn?
$15 x 10 hours = $150 1/3 of $15 = 1/3 x $15 = $5 $150 + $5 = $155
300
Although Ben Carson illuminated minds in the medical world, he is a ______ in the political arena.
NOVICE
300
Some believed John Brown was too ______ to think he could lead a rebellion to end slavery.
IDEALISTIC
300
Vernon is trying to cut down on smoking however it is been a challenge.
1) Vernon is trying to cut down on smoking; however it is been a challenge. 2) Vernon is trying to cut down on smoking. However it is been a challenge.
300
Did Frederick Douglass think that John Brown failed? Why or why not?
Douglass believed that, although John Brown's plan failed, his actions and death expedited (sped up) the Civil War that would eventually abolish slavery.
300
Jamal invested $200 in Shell Stocks. If he makes a 7.5% return, in 5 years, how much interest will he have earned?
Interest = Principal x Rate x Time Interest = $200 x .075 x 5 = $75
400
In his autobiography, Frederick Douglass included anecdotes that described the radical ______ that learning to read had on his heart and mind as a young boy.
IMPACT
400
Slaves did not allow the horrors of slavery to ______ their sense of family. In many instances, everyone looked out for each other.
ERODE
400
Maritza wants to go back to college and get another degree.
NOTHING
400
What was the Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad was a group of people (called conductors) who gave fugitive slaves refuge on their way to Canada.
400
Kellia spends 1/10 of her income on transportation costs. If she makes $955 per month, how much does she spend on transportation fees?
1/10 of $955 1/10 x 955 = 955/10 = $95.50
500
For a long time, I was hoping Donald Trump's run for presidency was just an _______.
ILLUSION
500
By yawning in class, Maritza did not mean to _____ that she felt apathy toward the topic. She just had not slept well the night before.
IMPLY
500
Joann's apartment is very nice and it is close to school.
Joann's apartment is very nice, and it is close to school.
500
What was Jarmain Wesley Loguen's response to his former slave owner who wrote him a letter saying, "I would like to know if you read your Bible? If so, can you tell what will become of the thief if he does not repent?" (Loguen had taken her horse when he escaped.)
Loguen replied, " You say I am a thief because I took the old horse along with me. Do you not understand that I had more right to steal that old mare, than your husband had to steal me? Is it a greater sin for me to steal the horse, than it was for you to rob me from my mother? Is there any true law for one man, which is not law for every man?"
500
Patricia and Jesus decide to start a business and borrow $8,000 from Vernon. He charges 12% interest rate. Assuming each person pays half the interest, how much does Patricia owe Vernon after 3 years?
Interest = Principal x Rate x Time Interest = $8000 x .12 x 3 = $2880 $2880/2 = $1440