Dana Ch. 20 Vocab PDF
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This document contains vocabulary terms and definitions related to slavery, discrimination, and other historical concepts. Specific concepts like the Underground Railroad and Nat Turner's Rebellion are included. It is likely intended for high school use.
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Term Definition Slavery The treatment of human beings as property deprived of personal rights Discrimination The unequal treatment of a person/people based on their race, gender, religion, place of...
Term Definition Slavery The treatment of human beings as property deprived of personal rights Discrimination The unequal treatment of a person/people based on their race, gender, religion, place of birth or other arbitrary characteristic Racism The belief that one race is superior to another Segregation The social separation of people, especially by race Oppression The feeling of being weighed down or held back by unfair or severe force Abolition The movement to end slavery Underground Railroad A secret network of people and safe houses that helped slaves escape to free states and Canada Nat Turner’s Rebellion A slave rebellion that took place in Virginia in 1831
