| A | B |
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| latitude | Imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the equator. |
| mainstream | The prevailing current or direction of a movement or influence. |
| persecution | The act of causing suffering, especially because of something someone believes. |
| emigrate | To leave one country or region and settle in another. |
| peasant | A member of the class comprising small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, and laborers on the land. |
| immigrate | To enter and settle in a country or region to which one is not a native. |
| pogrom | An organized and often offically encouraged massacre or persecution of a minority group. |
| Ellis Island | The former leading U.S. immigration center (1892-1943) and now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. |
| culture | The way of life of a group of people, including their daily habits, beliefs, and arts. |
