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Social Studies Vocabulary Terms - Unit 1

AB
AmendmentA method of changing a legal document, such as a constitution.
ConstitutionA legal document detailing the laws governing a state or an entire nation.
Historical ThinkingA way of examining history so that we can ask and answer important questions.
Primary SourceA document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study
Secondary SourceSomething that interprets and analyzes primary sources.
TidewaterEasternmost region of North Carolina
PiedmontThe region of North Carolina where Durham is located
New EnglandNorthernmost region of the 13 colonies
Ohio CountryFarmland valued by French and English
RoanokeThe lost colony
Royal ProclamationSet aside land for Native Americans
Boston MassacreA series of mistakes
Legislative BranchCongress
Judicial BranchThe Supreme Court
Executive BranchThe President
FederalistFavored a strong federal government
Anti-FederalistFavored a weak federal government and strong state governments
3rd AmendmentProtection from Quartering
4th AmendmentProtection from Unreasonable Search and Seizure
8th AmendmentProtection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment


N.C. History teacher
Carrington Middle School
Durham, NC

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