Seventh+Grade+Review+Sections


 * Seventh Grade Review Sections**

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//(**PLEASE KEEP ALPHABETIZED)**// **Abundant** (p. 412) to present in great quality, well or richly supplied. JuK


 * Advocate** (p. 145) to speak or write in favor of. Ex. Some delegates advocated only modest changes to the Articles of Confederation.ViM

**Albany Plan of Union** (p. 89) A plan drafted by Ben Franklin that told the colonies to unite under the British rule and cooperate with each other during a war. (JoL)

**Ambush** (p. 87) Those who attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position. HaS

**Ammunition** (p. 86) military materail fired from any weapon. MeL It could be used as a means of offense or defense Example: "Our big defensive line was the ammunition we needed to defeat Fox Lane." (JeK)

**Anarchy** (p. 139) A state of society with no government or law. JaK

Annexed (DBQ Doc.C, q.5) Add (territory) to one's own territory by appropriation. HaS

**Anti-Federalists:** People who disliked the idea of a strong government. They really disliked the idea of there being no Bill of Rights. ZaG


 * Allayed (**p.151) To put fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc. to rest. To calm, ease or quiet those emotions. AlH


 * appealed** (p.248) Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court ReH


 * Artisans ** (p.151) A skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or decorative. (Example: jewelry maker) ChF

**Assent** (p. 113) To agree, concur, or give in to. Ex) Assenting to his demands, I did as I was told. JaK

**Autonomy** (p. 89) Independence or freedom; as of the will or one's actions. Ex) Colonists had the American Revolution for their autonomy. JaK Ex. None of the Colonies signed the Albany Plan of Union because they were afraid that they would lose their **autonomy** from England.-Wim


 * Barred ** (p.137) didn't allow (Ex. the government barred slavery in the Northwest Territory) ChF

**Bicameral Legislature**(p.73) Having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body. ZaG A two-house legislature. ZaP Example: The English Parliament became a bicameral legislature containing the House of Lords and the House of Commons. ZaP Like the U.S. Congress too, Senate and House of Representatives! (JeK)


 * Cede ** (pg.219) The opposite of Secede; to give.(ReH)

**Charter** (pg. 72) A legal document giving certain rights to a person or company. YaX Each colony had a charter from the king, like William Penn and Pennsylvania. (JeK)

**Confederation** (pg.136) an alliance of states that agree to work together. DaW

**Contentment** (p. 77) The state of being satisfied or contented. BeW


 * Convene ** (p. 153) To call people together (for a meeting or assembly) EtP

**Commerce** (p. 140) Trade. FeC

**Conquest** (p.88) The act or state of conquering. FeC

**Counterattacked** (p. 86) An attack in response to an attack. HaS

**Coup** (p. 73) A highly successful, unexpected stroke, act, or move; a clever action or accomplishment. JaK


 * Curtail** (p.140) To cut short, or to cut off a part of. MaW


 * Delineated** (p.407) To portray in words; to describe or outline. JaI

**Despotism** (p.113) Absolute power or controll; tyranny. AlH


 * Diplomat ** (p.144) Someone that's usually appointed by a national government to negotiate and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries. ChF


 * Endorse ** (p.151) To approve, support, or sustain. AlH

**Enforce** (p. 88) To put or keep in force, also to compel obedience. Example: The British enforced rules on the Americans. TiM

**Enlightenment** (p.77) A period of time where people explained things by using science and reason. Also known as the Age of Reason, it was in the 18th Century. (JeK) ChF

**Evict**(p. 86) to expel from a property, (usually by force of the government.)-Wam **Evict- (p.86)** To expel/ take away a person from land.. Ex. The England troops **evicted** French settlers and gave it to New Englanders.-AnL EX.- The bank evicts your property if no rent/ mortgages paid... today.-Wam

Exclusive (p.1162) limited to the object(s) designated: exclusive attention to John. JaK

**Federalism** (p.147) The division of power between the national government and state governments. ZaP

**Federalists:** A group of people including James Madison, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton who favored ratification of the new Constitution. ZaG

**Fizzled** (p.88) To stop suddenly after a good start. Ex: Without supplies, their rebellion fizzled. DaW

**Forsake** (p. 79) To abandon, quit, or leave. Example: She has forsaken her country for an island in the South Pacific. JaK

**French and Indian War:** Also called the seven years' war by the people in Europe, this was a war between Great Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763. ZaG

**Implement** (p. 136) To carry into effect. BrD (also to put into affect according to a definite plan or procedure) JuK


 * Jurisdiction** (p. 136) The official power to make legal decisions and judgements. ex: Mrs. Zornow has juisdiction over Seven Bridges School (JeK)JaI

**Leverage** (p. 86) to have power over someone. Example: the Indians were given gifts by the French and British while deciding who to become allies with. MeL The French gained **leverage** over the the British by providing better gifts to the Indians.(JeK)

**Libel **(p.75) Falsehoods intended to damage a person's reputation with written or printed words, pictures, or any other form but spoken words. AlH John Peter Zenger's newspaper printed **libel** about the appointed NY governor, leading to the Zenger trial and the first steps to guaranteeing freedom of the press. JaK


 * Mandate**(p.150) A command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative. Ex.The president had a clear mandate to end the war. ViM

**Manned** (p.86) Having a human crew. AlI

** mercantilism ** (p.75) Belief in the benefits of profitable trading; commercialism. ReH - When you goods get imported to your country and you export goods to other countries - TiM. When you have more exports than imports coming into your country that way you will not fall into debt-ND

**Monarch** (p. 75) A leader of a monarchy who holds supreme power. Some examples are kings, queens, or emperors. SaH

**Neutralize** (p. 85) Make (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect. SaB Example: The British needed to **neutralize** France's advantage to remain strong in the war. TiM

**Northwest Ordinance of 1787** (p.137) A plan of government for the Northwest Territory. ZaP


 * Obliged** (p.153) To bind morally or legally, as by promise or contract. AlH


 * Prestige** (p.143) Reputation or influence coming from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes. AlH


 * Proceedings** (p.143) A series of activities or events; happenings. AlH

**Proclamation of 1763** (p.88) A proclamation made by the British after the French and Indian War to keep their American colonists east of the Appalachian Mountains. Later, to enforce this, the British sent troops over to the Appalachian Mountain border to keep colonists from settling west of it, but many still were able go west of the Appalachian Mountains (Proclamation Line of 1763). GaM

**Proprietor** (p. 73) The owner of property or a business. SaB

**Pontiac's Rebellion** (p.87) The rising of the indians in 1763 in the Great Lakes region. SuG

**Ratification** (p.150) Official approval. For example, 11 states had //ratified// the Constitution. ZaP


 * Regulate** (p.136) to adjust or manage. FeC

**Relinquish** (p. 113) to renounce or surrender, to give up something (JeK) (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne. JaK

**Republicanism** (p.74) One who believes in a system of government where power is held by the people or the representatives that they elect. JeK

**Resented** (p. 89) To feel displeased and offended by someone's actions.DaW


 * Reside **  (p. 413) to dwell permanently or for a considerable time. JuK

** Restrain ** (p. 89) Prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control. - Jak Example: The French were restrained during the French and Indian War because because there were 1.5 million American colonists opposed to the 70 thousand French. -GaM

**Salutary Neglect** (p.75) The English colonial policy of allowing the American colonies self rule. JeK

**Sanctions** (p.214) measures taken by a nation to coerce (persuade) another to conform to an international agreement or norms of conduct typically in the form of restrictions on trade. SaB

**Self Rule** (p.75) Self-rule is the same as self-government. JeK

**Shewn** (p.113) Same as "shown". I was **shown (shewn)** the picture of the new baby. Primitive, ancient, old version of "show". ViM (JeK)'


 * Shrouded** (p.143) Being covered or concealed from the outside world; separated. AlH ex:Chappaqua was shrouded in mist today.(JeK)

**Sovereign** (p. 146) A supreme ruler or monarch(noun). Someone with supreme power(adjective). Britain had a sovereign ruler, James II, which angered many colonists and nobles because he abused his power. LyP

**Speculator** (p. 136) Someone who buys land/bonds/or any item in hopes of making money by selling it later on at a higher price. Speculators bought land in the American West and later on became rich by selling it to less wealthy speculators who couldn't afford to buy the $640 640 acre-sections sold by the government. LyP


 * Subordination** (p.151)- To occupy a lower class. ex:The private was subordinate to the captain.(JeK) TiM

**Subsequent** (p. 143) following, coming after. FeC


 * Suffrage** (p. 409) the right to vote, (ex. The Fifteenth Amendment guaranteed African American //suffrage//.) AmL

Suppress (p.141) To prevent from acting or developing. MaW

**Triumphantly** (p.88) Victorious; conquering. Or Successful HaS

**Township(s)** (p.137) A region or district containing 36 sections, usually a subdivision of a county. JuK ex: F alls Township is one of 31 townships in Bucks County, Pa., it contains the town of Langhorne.(JeK)

Undisputed (DBQ, Doc.D, q.8) Generally agreed upon. HaS


 * Unicameral Legislature** (p. 146) A Legislative branch that has only one part, or house. EtP

**Usurp** (p. 113) Take a position of power illegally or by force; enroach or infringe upon. Ex: the King of England usurped the natural rights of the colonists. SaB

**War Hawk** (p.215) Members of Congress who wanted to go to war with Britain starting in 1810. ZaP

**Woo**(p. 86) To win them over.-AlI Example: To **woo** the French, the Indians helped them find animals to hunt. JeK