AP US HISTORY TERMS

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Michael Cataluña

8/17/2013

AP U.S. History

1. American: a) an American Indian of North America or South America b) a citizen that has the duty to ensure rights and freedom to those around them; one who seeks personal liberty. c) "Americans never quit." - General Douglas Macarthur d) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9)

2. English: a) of, relating to, or characteristic of England, the English people, or the English language b) West Germanic language of England, widely used in many varieties throughout the world. c) The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm form the government and I'm here to help. - Ronald Reagan d) To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

(1 Cor. 12:10)

3. History: a) a chronological record of significant events (as affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes b) the analysis and interpretation of the human past that enables us to study continuity and change overtime as a means to understand the past and present. c) "Study the past if you would define the future." d) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jer. 20:11)

4. New World: a) western hemisphere; especially : the continental landmass of North and South America b) North and South America regarded collectively in relation to Europe, esp. after the early voyages of European explorers. c) "He who does not work shall not eat!" d) The righteous will inherit the land and...