Vocabulary PowerPoint

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Vocabulary PowerPoint
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overcome Cesar Chavez worked hard to overcome, or
conquer, hardships.
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overcome conquer defeat
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association These students have formed a group,
or association, that cleans up beaches.
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association group organization club
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capitol A state capitol is a building where
lawmakers can make and change laws.
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capitol a building where government meets
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drought In the 1930s , a drought, or lack of
rain, made life hard for many farmers.
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drought lack of rain during a time period
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dedicate Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted to
dedicate his life to equality. It was his lifes
work.
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dedicate set aside for a special purpose
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publicity The media can spread publicity, or
news, about events and causes.
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publicity information given to the public to
get attention
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violence Many people believe change should come
through peaceful ways, not violence.
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violence use of physical force
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conflicts Most conflicts, or disagreements, can
be solved by talking things over.
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conflicts disagreements or fights
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horizon In the fields, Chavez often worked until
the sun fell below the horizon.
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horizon where the earth meets the sky

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brilliant The bright, brilliant colors of the
American flag symbolize freedom.
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brilliant bright and shining