Vocab Words
Define Espionage!
Spying
Define Antiquities
antiquities, n. objects from ancient times.
Define Lynching
The killing of a person by a mob, often by hanging.
Define Populist!
populist, adj. reflecting the beliefs of people who fight for the rights and interests of the common people (
Define Capitalism
capitalism, n. an economic system in which resources and businesses are privately owned and prices are not controlled by the government
Define Landmark
meatpacking, adj. related to the business of processing, packing, and distributing meat
Define "second the nomination" !
“second the nomination,” (phrase) agree with the proposal to appoint or elect a person for something (
Define Intergrate
to end a policy that keeps apart people of different races; to make a place open to everyone
Define Indictment
A formal written accusation of a crime
Define Political Party!
political party, n. a group of people who work together to elect government officials and direct government policies
Define Conservationist
. a person who wants to stop human actions that are harmful to wild or natural spaces
Define Civil Rights
civil rights, n. certain rights, such as the right to vote, or the right to a fair trial, that are guaranteed by the Constitution and its amendments to all American citizens
Define "Progressive Era"
“Progressive Era,” (phrase) a time of social and political activism in the United States during the early 1900s, characterized by changes and reforms aimed at improving people’s lives
Define Meatpacking
meatpacking, adj. related to the business of processing, packing, and distributing meat
Define Depression
depression, n. an extended period of reduced economic activity, when large numbers of people cannot find jobs and most people have less money to spend