Middle School Vocabulary Unit 1 Flashcards

Write a paragraph that describes how the idea of nationalism led to political revolts in the Ottoman empire. Consider the decline of the Ottoman empire, the results of increased contact with Western Europe, territories under Ottoman control, and revolutions in Egypt, Lebanon, and Greece, among other places.

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us history

President James Polk strongly supported the territorial expansion of the United States. ‘’ To enlarge [the United States] is to extend the dominions of peace over additional territories and increasing millions ... my duty [is] to assert and maintain ... the right of the United States to that portion of our territory which lies beyond the Rocky Mountains ... The world beholds the peaceful triumphs of the industry of our emigrants ... The jurisdiction of our laws . . . should be extended over them in the distant regions which they have selected for their homes.’’ -President James K. Polk, Inaugural Address 16. Draw Conclusions What reasons does Polk give to support U.S. expansion?

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vocabulary

Mark each letter that should be capitalized by drawing three lines (=) under it. Mark each letter that should be lowercase by drawing a slash through it (/). If the sentence is correct as written, write $C$ in the blank.

the clipper ship had five tremendous masts that looked as if they reached the clouds.

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vocabulary

Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word.

Rachel warned her son that his hubris, left unchecked, would ..

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