An economic system based on investment of money for profit.

A building where a legislative body of a republic, state or country meets.

A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs.

People who record the past and study written records.

First rough form of a document.

An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life.

A member of a class of persons who are small farmers or farm laborers of low social rank.

Nickname for African-American soldiers who fought in the wars during the 1870s.

An agreement to work together.

The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

Most important part of a piece of writing.

A practical lesson about right and wrong conduct often stated at the conclusion of an instructive story such as a fable.

Central idea of a work of literature.

Ship canal cut across the isthmus of Panama by United States, it opened in 1915.

A person who inherits another's belongings.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war.