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Learn 1.1 Part I Vocabulary

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Federalism:

• Definition: A system of government where power is divided between a central (federal) government and individual state governments.

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Reconstruction:

• Definition: The period following the Civil War (1865-1877) during which the United States worked to rebuild the Southern states and integrate formerly enslaved individuals into society.

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Amendments

Amendments:

• Definition: Changes or additions to the U.S. Constitution, often made to address specific issues or rights. In the post-Civil War era, amendments like the 13th, 14th, and 15th were significant.

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Civil Rights:

• Definition: The rights of citizens to political, social, and economic equality and fairness, especially concerning the rights of individuals who had been enslaved.

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Impeachment:

• Definition: The formal process of charging a public official (such as the President) with wrongdoing, with the possibility of removing them from office. President Andrew Johnson faced impeachment during the post-Civil War era.

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