Definition and meaning of Graph

Graph(s)

A graph is a diagram (as a series of points, a line, a curve, an area) which represents the change of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables.

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Definition and meaning of Artifacts

Artifacts

Artifacts include anything made by humans such as a chair or natural objects such as an arrowhead modified by humans. An artifact can provide students with clues about the nature of a culture.

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Definition and meaning of The Alamo

The Alamo

The Alamo, located in San Antonio, was a mission held by Texans and captured by the Mexicans in 1836. It became a symbol of Texas independence during the Texas Revolution.

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Definition and meaning of Chronology

Chronology

Chronology is the arrangement in order of time or occurrence.

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Definition and meaning of Chart

Chart(s)

A chart is a form designed to record or provide information quickly and simply, especially about something fluctuating or changing.

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Definition and meaning of Despotism

Despotism - [Government]

Despotism is rule by a despot, a ruler with absolute power who uses the power tyrannically.

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Definition and meaning of Despotism

Despotism - [Government]

Despotism is rule by a despot, a ruler with absolute power who uses the power tyrannically.

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Definition and meaning of Chart

Chart(s)

A chart is a form designed to record or provide information quickly and simply, especially about something fluctuating or changing.

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Definition and meaning of Chronology

Chronology

Chronology is the arrangement in order of time or occurrence.

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Definition and meaning of Federalism

Federalism

Federalism is the distribution of power between a federal government and the states within a union.

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Definition and meaning of Graph

Graph(s)

A graph is a diagram (as a series of points, a line, a curve, an area) which represents the change of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables.

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Definition and meaning of Science

Science

Science is a branch of systematic study concerned with observation and classification of facts and the establishment of laws based on data. Scientists invent medicines, create new formulas for soaps or shampoos, and identify new elements or species. There are many areas of study in the sciences such as biology, geology, chemistry, astronomy, and social sciences. Scientists use technology to experiment.

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Definition and meaning of Science

Science

Science is a branch of systematic study concerned with observation and classification of facts and the establishment of laws based on data. Scientists invent medicines, create new formulas for soaps or shampoos, and identify new elements or species. There are many areas of study in the sciences such as biology, geology, chemistry, astronomy, and social sciences. Scientists use technology to experiment.

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Definition and meaning of Recall

Recall - [Social Studies]

Recall developed out of the political reform efforts in the Progressive era of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Through the process of recall, voters hold the power to remove a public official from office before the next scheduled election.

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Definition and meaning of Referendum

Referendum - [Social Studies]

Referendum developed out of the political reform efforts of the Progressive era in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Referendum is the process by which voters approve bills offered by the legislature. Controversial bills such as tax increases can thus be put to a public vote before becoming law.

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Definition and meaning of Initiative

Initiative - [Social Studies]

Initiative developed out of the political reform efforts of the Progressive era in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Initiative is the process by which special interest groups, through voter participation, propose bills to their legislature for a vote. In this way, voters can force lawmakers to deal with difficult issues.

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Definition and meaning of Recall

Recall - [Social Studies]

Recall developed out of the political reform efforts in the Progressive era of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Through the process of recall, voters hold the power to remove a public official from office before the next scheduled election.

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Definition and meaning of Referendum

Referendum - [Social Studies]

Referendum developed out of the political reform efforts of the Progressive era in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Referendum is the process by which voters approve bills offered by the legislature. Controversial bills such as tax increases can thus be put to a public vote before becoming law.

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Definition and meaning of Initiative

Initiative - [Social Studies]

Initiative developed out of the political reform efforts of the Progressive era in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Initiative is the process by which special interest groups, through voter participation, propose bills to their legislature for a vote. In this way, voters can force lawmakers to deal with difficult issues.

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Definition and meaning of Migration

Migration

Migration is the process of moving from one place to another place intending to stay permanently or at least for a long period of time. Pull factors draw migrants from their original location. These include social, economic, and environmental attractions. Push factors are the social, economic, and environmental forces which drive people from their original location and cause them to seek a new one.

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Definition and meaning of Migration

Migration

Migration is the process of moving from one place to another place intending to stay permanently or at least for a long period of time. Pull factors draw migrants from their original location. These include social, economic, and environmental attractions. Push factors are the social, economic, and environmental forces which drive people from their original location and cause them to seek a new one.

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Definition and meaning of Authority Figures

Authority Figures

Authority figures set standards, enforce the law, or maintain social order in the absence of laws. Most people respect authority and comply with the written or spoken rules. Authority figures include parents and grandparents, school teachers and principals, police officers, clergy, military officers, and others in positions of authority.

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