to clean up or repair

Before the U.S. Civil War, the Underground Railroad provided _______ for escaped slaves seeking freedom. a. pacification b. deliverance c. bestowment d. refurbishment

to mediate

The process was _______ when they began to travel by plane. a. repaired b. calmed down c. presented d. sped up

Something in which you might intercede a. a dance b. a disagreement c. a speech d. a party

As the gale force winds grew stronger, the ship's captain searched his charts of the Maine seacoast for a _______ where he could ride out the storm. (haven)

In winter, a backyard feeder can become a(n) _______ for birds. a. haven b. refurbishment c. pacification d. intercession

Holding a fair election restored calm and _______ the uprising. (pacify)

The ambassador tried to _______ on behalf of the falsely accused travelers. a. expedite b. refurbish c. intercede d. bestow

In countries like Poland, the organization provided _______ from poverty. a. refreshment b. honor c. escape d. peace

An example of a haven a. an open field b. a warm shelter c. a cold prison d. a cool breeze

Define closed shop, union shop, modified union shop, agency shop, grievance procedure, mediation, arbitration, factfinding, injunction, seizure.

to encourage

Something that might expedite a carpenter's work a. a heavy rain b. noisy onlookers c. power tools d. a tax audit