American Dream Flashcards

1
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etwas abschaffen;

Abschaffung

A

to abolish sth.;

abolition of sth.

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2
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von jdm./etw. unabhängig werden

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to become independent of sb./sth.

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3
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Unabhängigkeit

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independence

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4
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Bürgerrechtsbewegung

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civil rights movement

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5
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Diskriminierung

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discrimination

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6
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Verfolgung entgehen; fliehen

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to escape persecution

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7
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etwas gründen

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to found sth.

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8
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Gründungsväter

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Founding Fathers

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9
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das Grenzland

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the Frontier

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10
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Unabhängigkeit erlangen

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to gain independence

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11
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Interventionismus

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interventionism

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12
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Isolation, Isolationismus

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isolationism

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13
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Ureinwohner

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native

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14
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Pilger

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pilgrim

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15
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Plantage

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plantation

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16
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Vorurteil

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prejudice

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17
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voreingenommen sein, Vorurteile haben

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to be prejudiced

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18
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Protestbewegung

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protest movement

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19
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Ankauf

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purchase

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20
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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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22
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rebellieren;

Rebellion, Aufstand

A

to rebel;

rebellion

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23
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Staatsbürger

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subject

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24
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Handelsstützpunkt

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trading post

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25
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Regierung, Verwaltung

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administration

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26
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Zusatz (zur Verfassung)

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amendment

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27
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eine Gesetzesvorlage/ ein Gesetz ändern

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to amend a bill

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28
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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

A

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

A

domestic policy

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34
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zusichern

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to ensure (a right)

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35
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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
Q

eine bestimmte Politik

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policy

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41
Q

Politiker

A

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
Q

einen Vertrag unterzeichnen

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to ratify a treaty

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45
Q

Wiedervereinigung

A

reunification

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46
Q

Errungenschaft

A

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
Q

göttliche Vorsehung

A

divine providence

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50
Q

gleichgestellt sein;

Gleichheit, Gleichberechtigung

A

to be equal;

equality

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51
Q

Gottes auserwähltes Volk

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God’s chosen people

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52
Q

verschiedenartige, breit geflächerte Gesellschaft

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heterogeneous society

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53
Q

sich mit jdm./ etw. identifizieren;

Identifikation

A

to identify with sb./ sth.;

identification

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54
Q

unveräußerliche Rechte

A

inalienable/unalienable rights

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55
Q

Individualität

A

individuality

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

A

Manifest Destiny

57
Q

Schmelztigel (der Kulturen)

A

Melting Pot

58
Q

Nationalhymne

A

national anthem

59
Q

Nationalstolz

A

national pride

60
Q

eine Gelegenheit bieten

A

to offer an opportunity to sb.

61
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Patriotismus

A

patriotism

62
Q

patriotisch (sein)

A

(to be) patriotic

63
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Reichtum, Wohlstand

A

prosperity

64
Q

Streben nach Glück, existenzieller Sicherheit, Zufriedenheit

A

Pursuit of Happiness

65
Q

vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär

A

rags-to-riches

66
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religiöse Toleranz

A

religious tolerance

67
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(selbständige) Weiterbildung

A

self-improvement

68
Q

Wirtschaftlichkeit, Sparsamkeit

A

thrift

69
Q

unbegrenzte Möglichkeiten

A

unlimited possibilities

70
Q

Fremde/r

A

alien

71
Q

anpassen;

Anpassung

A

to assimilate;

assimilation

72
Q

Grenzkontrolle

A

border control

73
Q

Staatsbürger

A

citizen

74
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Nachkomme

A

descendant

75
Q

auswandern;

Auswanderung

A
to emigrate (from);
emigration
76
Q

ethnisch;

Ethnizität, Volkszugehörigkeit

A

ethnic;

ethnicity

77
Q

illegaler Einwanderer

A

illegal alien

78
Q

Lateinamerikaner(in), Südamerikaner(in)

A

Hispanic

79
Q

immigrieren, einwandern

A

to immigrate (to)

80
Q

Einwanderungskontrolle

A

immigration control

81
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(kulturelle) Interaktion

A

(cultural) interaction

82
Q

Vielvölker-

A

multi-ethnic

83
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Einbürgerung

A

naturalization

84
Q

durchgereicht werden, weitergeschickt werden

A

to be processed through sth.

85
Q

den Treueeid schwören

A

to take an oath of allegiance

86
Q

Pleite gehen;

Pleite, Bankrott

A

to go bankrupt;

bankruptcy

87
Q

Kapitalismus

A

capitalism

88
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Kapitalist

A

capitalist

89
Q

Handel

A

commerce

90
Q

fallen, einbrechen;

Absturz, Abfall

A

to drop;

drop

91
Q

finanzielle Rezession, Flaute

A

financial recession

92
Q

Einstellen und Feuern von Beschäftigten

A

hire and fire policy

93
Q

Hauseigentümer

A

homeowner(s)

94
Q

geringverdienend sein

A

to be low-income

95
Q

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

A

ownership society

96
Q

Grundbesitz

A

real estate

97
Q

erneuern, umgestalten

A

to regenerate

98
Q

subventionieren

A

to subsidize

99
Q

Subvention

A

subsidy

100
Q

jdn./ etwas besteuern

A

to tax sb.

101
Q

Steuersystem

A

tax system

102
Q

sozialer Aufstieg

A

upward mobility

103
Q

wohlhabend sein;

Wohlstand

A

to be wealthy;

wealth

104
Q

eine Mission erfüllen

A

to accomplish a mission

105
Q

Kampf, Gefecht

A

combat

106
Q

Bürgerkrieg

A

civil war

107
Q

Krise (Krisen)

A

crisis (crises)

108
Q

jdm. den Krieg erklären

A

to declare war on sb.

109
Q

Weltwirtschaftskrise

A

the (Great) Depression

110
Q

verarmen, in Armut stürzen

A

to fall into poverty

111
Q

eindringen, überfallen;

Überfall, Einmarsch in ein Land

A

to invade;

invasion of a country

112
Q

Besatzer

A

occupant

113
Q

belagern, besetzen;

Besatzung

A

to occupy;

occupation of

114
Q

militärische Vorbereitung, Training

A

pre-military training

115
Q

jdn. rekrutieren/ einstellen

A

to recruit sb.

116
Q

Vergeltung

A

retaliation

117
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Sozialhilfe

A

social benefits

118
Q

soziale Rangordnung

A

social ranking

119
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(an)gespannt;

Spannung

A

tense;

tension

120
Q

Wohlfahrtsstaat

A

welfare (state)

121
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sich zurückziehen;

Rückzug

A

to withdraw;

withdrawal

122
Q

Wanderung nach Westen

A

western migration

123
Q

neues Land erforschen/erobern

A

explore/conquer new territory

124
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sich ausweiten

A

expand

125
Q

Asuweitung des Territoriums

A

expansion of territory

126
Q

Land annektieren

A

annex territory

127
Q

Annexion, Gebietsaneignung

A

(territorial) annexation

128
Q

offenkundige schicksalhafte Bestimmung

A

manifest destiny

129
Q

Grenzlinie, Grenzzone

A

frontier

130
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Pionier/in

A

pioneer

131
Q

Siedler/in

A

settler

132
Q

ein Gebiet besideln

A

settle an area

133
Q

Pioniergeist

A

frontier spirit

134
Q

Überlandroute

A

overland route/trail

135
Q

Zug von Planwagen

A

wagon trail

136
Q

Planwagen

A

covered wagon/ prairie schooner

137
Q

Ziel

A

destination

138
Q

Goldrausch

A

gold rush