week 3 Flashcards

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arbitration

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the use of a 3rd party to settle a dispute

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2
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articles of confederation

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agreement among 13 original states of the united states of america that served as its first constitution which limited the federal government

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3
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assimilation

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to absorb a group into the culture of another population

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4
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authority

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control over determining and enforcing what is right or wrong, conferred by law, morality or custom to control

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5
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automation

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manufacturing process where labor turns to machine work

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6
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baby boom

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a marked rise in birthrate, such as occurred in the US following WWI 1946-1964

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7
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balfour declaration (1917)

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statement issued by Great Britain declaring its support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine

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8
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Bay of Pigs

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failed military invasion of cuba undertaken by the central intelligence agency sponsored paramilitary group brigade 2506 on april 17, 1916; biggest embarrassment while JFK was president

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9
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bear market

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market in which prices are falling, encouraging selling downward

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10
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benevolent societies

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organization formed in america during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s to support and aid such as the hull house and the YMCA

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