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American Dream Flashcards

1
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etwas abschaffen;

Abschaffung

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to abolish sth.;

abolition of sth.

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von jdm./etw. unabhängig werden

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to become independent of sb./sth.

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Unabhängigkeit

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independence

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Bürgerrechtsbewegung

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civil rights movement

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Diskriminierung

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discrimination

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Verfolgung entgehen; fliehen

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to escape persecution

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etwas gründen

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to found sth.

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Gründungsväter

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Founding Fathers

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das Grenzland

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the Frontier

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Unabhängigkeit erlangen

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to gain independence

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Interventionismus

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interventionism

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Isolation, Isolationismus

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isolationism

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Ureinwohner

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native

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Pilger

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pilgrim

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Plantage

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plantation

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Vorurteil

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prejudice

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voreingenommen sein, Vorurteile haben

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to be prejudiced

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Protestbewegung

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protest movement

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Ankauf

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purchase

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Puritaner(in)

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Puritan

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21
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Rassentrennung

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racial segregation

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rebellieren;

Rebellion, Aufstand

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to rebel;

rebellion

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Staatsbürger

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subject

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Handelsstützpunkt

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trading post

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Regierung, Verwaltung

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administration

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Zusatz (zur Verfassung)

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amendment

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eine Gesetzesvorlage/ ein Gesetz ändern

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to amend a bill

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Ernennung

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appointment

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29
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Paragraf, Artikel

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article

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30
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Beamter

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civil servant

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31
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Verfassung

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constitution

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32
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etwas für verfassungswidrig erklären

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to declare sth. unconstitutional

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33
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Innenpolitik

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domestic policy

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34
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zusichern

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to ensure (a right)

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Außenpolitik

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foreign policy

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36
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regieren

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to govern

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37
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Basis, “Fußvolk”

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grass roots (democracy)

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38
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Staatsoberhaupt

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Head of State

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39
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sich in etwas einmischen

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to interfere with sth.

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40
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eine bestimmte Politik

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policy

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41
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Politiker

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politican

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42
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politisch

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political

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43
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unparteiisch sein

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to be (politically) impartial

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44
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einen Vertrag unterzeichnen

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to ratify a treaty

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45
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Wiedervereinigung

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reunification

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46
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Errungenschaft

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achievement

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47
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Autorität, Amtsgewalt

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authority

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48
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kulturelle Gewohnheit

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cultural patterns/habits

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49
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göttliche Vorsehung

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divine providence

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50
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gleichgestellt sein;

Gleichheit, Gleichberechtigung

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to be equal;

equality

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51
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Gottes auserwähltes Volk

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God’s chosen people

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52
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verschiedenartige, breit geflächerte Gesellschaft

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heterogeneous society

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sich mit jdm./ etw. identifizieren;

Identifikation

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to identify with sb./ sth.;

identification

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54
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unveräußerliche Rechte

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inalienable/unalienable rights

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55
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Individualität

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individuality

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56
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offensichtliche Bestimmung (amerk. Doktrin des 19. Jahrhunderts; göttlicher Auftrag zur Expansion)

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Manifest Destiny

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Schmelztigel (der Kulturen)

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Melting Pot

58
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Nationalhymne

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national anthem

59
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Nationalstolz

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national pride

60
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eine Gelegenheit bieten

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to offer an opportunity to sb.

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Patriotismus

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patriotism

62
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patriotisch (sein)

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(to be) patriotic

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Reichtum, Wohlstand

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prosperity

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Streben nach Glück, existenzieller Sicherheit, Zufriedenheit

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Pursuit of Happiness

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vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär

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rags-to-riches

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religiöse Toleranz

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religious tolerance

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(selbständige) Weiterbildung

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self-improvement

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Wirtschaftlichkeit, Sparsamkeit

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unbegrenzte Möglichkeiten

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unlimited possibilities

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Fremde/r

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anpassen;

Anpassung

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to assimilate;

assimilation

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Grenzkontrolle

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border control

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Staatsbürger

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Nachkomme

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descendant

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auswandern;

Auswanderung

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to emigrate (from);
emigration
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ethnisch;

Ethnizität, Volkszugehörigkeit

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ethnic;

ethnicity

77
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illegaler Einwanderer

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illegal alien

78
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Lateinamerikaner(in), Südamerikaner(in)

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immigrieren, einwandern

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to immigrate (to)

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Einwanderungskontrolle

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immigration control

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(kulturelle) Interaktion

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(cultural) interaction

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Vielvölker-

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multi-ethnic

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Einbürgerung

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naturalization

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durchgereicht werden, weitergeschickt werden

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to be processed through sth.

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den Treueeid schwören

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to take an oath of allegiance

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Pleite gehen;

Pleite, Bankrott

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to go bankrupt;

bankruptcy

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Kapitalismus

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capitalism

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Kapitalist

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capitalist

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Handel

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fallen, einbrechen;

Absturz, Abfall

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to drop;

drop

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finanzielle Rezession, Flaute

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financial recession

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Einstellen und Feuern von Beschäftigten

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hire and fire policy

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Hauseigentümer

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homeowner(s)

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geringverdienend sein

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to be low-income

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von G. W. Bush vertretenes Gesllschaftsmodell, in dem die Bürger für sich und ihr Wohlergehen zuständig sind

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ownership society

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Grundbesitz

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real estate

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erneuern, umgestalten

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to regenerate

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subventionieren

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to subsidize

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Subvention

100
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jdn./ etwas besteuern

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to tax sb.

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Steuersystem

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tax system

102
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sozialer Aufstieg

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upward mobility

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wohlhabend sein;

Wohlstand

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to be wealthy;

wealth

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eine Mission erfüllen

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to accomplish a mission

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Kampf, Gefecht

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Bürgerkrieg

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Krise (Krisen)

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crisis (crises)

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jdm. den Krieg erklären

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to declare war on sb.

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Weltwirtschaftskrise

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the (Great) Depression

110
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verarmen, in Armut stürzen

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to fall into poverty

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eindringen, überfallen;

Überfall, Einmarsch in ein Land

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to invade;

invasion of a country

112
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Besatzer

113
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belagern, besetzen;

Besatzung

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to occupy;

occupation of

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militärische Vorbereitung, Training

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pre-military training

115
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jdn. rekrutieren/ einstellen

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to recruit sb.

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Vergeltung

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retaliation

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Sozialhilfe

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social benefits

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soziale Rangordnung

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social ranking

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(an)gespannt;

Spannung

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tense;

tension

120
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Wohlfahrtsstaat

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welfare (state)

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sich zurückziehen;

Rückzug

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to withdraw;

withdrawal

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Wanderung nach Westen

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western migration

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neues Land erforschen/erobern

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explore/conquer new territory

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sich ausweiten

125
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Asuweitung des Territoriums

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expansion of territory

126
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Land annektieren

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annex territory

127
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Annexion, Gebietsaneignung

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(territorial) annexation

128
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offenkundige schicksalhafte Bestimmung

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manifest destiny

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Grenzlinie, Grenzzone

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Pionier/in

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Siedler/in

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ein Gebiet besideln

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settle an area

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Pioniergeist

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frontier spirit

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Überlandroute

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overland route/trail

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Zug von Planwagen

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wagon trail

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Planwagen

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covered wagon/ prairie schooner

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Ziel

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destination

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