Vocab 25

Question 0

Introduction to a declaration, constitution, or other official document

Answer 0

Preamble

Question 1

Example to be followed by others in the future

Answer 1

Precedent

Question 2

Ceremony held by some Native American groups at which the hosts showered their guests with gifts such as woven cloth, baskets, canoes, and furs

Answer 2

Potlatch

Question 3

Idea that people are the key source of the governments authority; right of people to vote directly on issues

Answer 3

Popular sovereignty

Question 4

Practice of having more than one wife at a time

Answer 4

Polygamy

Question 5

Personal tax to be paid before voting

Answer 5

Poll tax

Question 6

Large estate farmed by many workers

Answer 6

Plantation

Question 7

Person who takes a religious journey

Answer 7

Pilgrim

Question 8

Formal written request to someone of authority that is signed by a group of people

Answer 8

Petition

Question 9

To mistreat due to one’s religion, race, or political beliefs

Answer 9

Persecute