Question

inquiry worksheet: unit 6 vocabulary
instructions
use this worksheet to explore and understand the vocabulary related to the early republic. answer the questions and complete the activities as you go along. be sure to refer back to the vocabulary definitions provided in the presentation!
part 1: matching terms to definitions
match the terms in column a with the correct definitions in column b. write the letter of the correct definition next to each term.

vocabulary

definition

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1. annexed

a. important factor or item

2. ceded

b. land becoming more like cities

3. demand

c. individuals who work

4. migration

d. means a piece of land is given up

5. urbanization

e. means a piece of land is accepted into the us

6. laborers

f. amount of a resource we have available

7. staple

g. moving from one place to another

8. supply

h. amount of a resource wanted

Explanation:

Each term is matched to its corresponding definition based on standard historical and economic vocabulary meanings related to the Early Republic context:

1. "Annexed" refers to land being incorporated into a country, here the US.
2. "Ceded" means giving up land to another entity.
3. "Demand" is the quantity of a resource people want.
4. "Migration" describes movement from one location to another.
5. "Urbanization" is the process of land/areas becoming more city-like.
6. "Laborers" are people who perform work.
7. "Staple" refers to a key, important item or resource.
8. "Supply" is the available quantity of a resource.

Answer:

1. Annexed - E. Means a piece of land is accepted into the US
2. Ceded - D. Means a piece of land is given up
3. Demand - H. Amount of a resource wanted
4. Migration - G. Moving from one place to another
5. Urbanization - B. Land becoming more like cities
6. Laborers - C. Individuals who work
7. Staple - A. Important factor or item
8. Supply - F. Amount of a resource we have available