History & Civics

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reform

/rɪˈfɔːrm/

a change made to improve a system

"Education reform changed the national curriculum."

changeimprovementrevision
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independence

/ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/

freedom from control by another country or group

"The country celebrated its independence."

freedomself-ruleautonomy
noun

citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzn/

a legally recognized member of a country

"Every citizen has rights and responsibilities."

nationalresidentmember
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policy

/ˈpɑːləsi/

a plan or rule followed by a government or organization

"The new policy supports public transport."

ruleplanstrategy
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election

/ɪˈlekʃn/

a process of choosing leaders by voting

"The election encouraged young people to vote."

votepollselection
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constitution

/ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃn/

a set of basic laws for a country

"The constitution protects basic rights."

charterlawframework
noun

revolution

/ˌrevəˈluːʃn/

a major change in government or society

"The revolution changed the political system."

uprisingchangerebellion
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treaty

/ˈtriːti/

a formal agreement between countries

"The treaty ended years of conflict."

agreementpactaccord
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empire

/empire/

a group of lands ruled by one power

"The teacher explained empire during the history and civics lesson."

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kingdom

/kingdom/

a country ruled by a king or queen

"The teacher explained kingdom during the history and civics lesson."

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colony

/colony/

a territory controlled by another country

"The teacher explained colony during the history and civics lesson."

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democracy

/democracy/

government by the people through voting

"The teacher explained democracy during the history and civics lesson."

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monarchy

/monarchy/

government ruled by a king or queen

"The teacher explained monarchy during the history and civics lesson."

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republic

/republic/

a state where power belongs to citizens and elected leaders

"The teacher explained republic during the history and civics lesson."

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parliament

/parliament/

a group of elected people who make laws

"The teacher explained parliament during the history and civics lesson."

termideaconcept
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government

/government/

the group that controls a country or area

"The teacher explained government during the history and civics lesson."

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noun

law

/law/

a rule made by a government

"The teacher explained law during the history and civics lesson."

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right

/right/

a legal or moral freedom

"The teacher explained right during the history and civics lesson."

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responsibility

/responsibility/

a duty that someone should do

"The teacher explained responsibility during the history and civics lesson."

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authority

/authority/

power to make decisions or give orders

"The teacher explained authority during the history and civics lesson."

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leader

/leader/

a person who guides or controls a group

"The teacher explained leader during the history and civics lesson."

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noun

movement

/movement/

organized action by many people for change

"The teacher explained movement during the history and civics lesson."

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noun

campaign

/campaign/

organized activities to achieve a political or social goal

"The teacher explained campaign during the history and civics lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

protest

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/

public action showing disagreement

"The teacher explained protest during the history and civics lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

archive

/ˈɑɹkaɪv/

a collection of historical records

"The teacher explained archive during the history and civics lesson."

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noun

source

/sɔːs/

a document or object that gives historical information

"The teacher explained source during the history and civics lesson."

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noun

era

/ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/

a period of history with particular features

"The teacher explained era during the history and civics lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

legacy

/ˈleɪɡəsi/

something left from the past

"The teacher explained legacy during the history and civics lesson."

termideaconcept
verb

rule

/ɹuːl/

to govern or control a place

"Students can rule effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

govern

/ˈɡʌvən/

to officially control a country or organization

"Students can govern effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

vote

/vəʊt/

to choose in an election

"Students can vote effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

elect

/iːˈlɛkt/

to choose someone by voting

"Students can elect effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

debate

/dɪˈbeɪt/

to discuss different opinions formally

"Students can debate effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

represent

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

to speak or act for others

"Students can represent effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

declare

/dɪˈkleə/

to announce something officially

"Students can declare effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

unite

/juˈnaɪt/

to bring people or groups together

"Students can unite effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

conquer

/ˈkɒŋkə/

to take control by force

"Students can conquer effectively in a history and civics context."

useapplyperform
verb

abolish

/əˈbɒlɪʃ/

to officially end a system or practice

"Students can abolish effectively in a history and civics context."

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adjective

ancient

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

from a very long time ago

"The word ancient is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

medieval

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/

related to the Middle Ages

"The word medieval is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

colonial

/kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/

related to control by another country

"The word colonial is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

civil

/ˈsɪv.əl/

related to citizens and society

"The word civil is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

political

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

related to government and power

"The word political is useful in a history and civics answer."

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legal

/ˈliː.ɡəl/

allowed by law

"The word legal is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

democratic

/dɛməˈkɹætɪk/

based on people choosing leaders by voting

"The word democratic is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

historical

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/

related to the past

"The word historical is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

national

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/

related to a whole country

"The word national is useful in a history and civics answer."

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constitutional

/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/

related to a country’s basic laws

"The word constitutional is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

revolutionary

/-ˈljuː-/

bringing major political or social change

"The word revolutionary is useful in a history and civics answer."

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adjective

official

/əˈfɪʃəl/

approved by an authority

"The word official is useful in a history and civics answer."

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