1. Vocabulary PowerPoint

2. overcome Cesar Chavez worked hard to overcome, or conquer, hardships.

3. overcome – conquer; defeat

4. association These students have formed a group, or association, that cleans up beaches.

5. association – group; organization; club

6. capitol A state capitol is a building where lawmakers can make and change laws.

7. capitol – a building where government meets

8. drought In the 1930s, a drought, or lack of rain, made life hard for many farmers.

9. drought – lack of rain during a time period

10. dedicate Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted to dedicate his life to equality. It was his life’s work.

11. dedicate – set aside for a special purpose

12. publicity The media can spread publicity, or news, about events and causes.

13. publicity – information given to the public to get attention

14. violence Many people believe change should come through peaceful ways, not violence.

15. violence – use of physical force

16. conflicts Most conflicts, or disagreements, can be solved by talking things over.

17. conflicts – disagreements or fights

18. horizon In the fields, Chavez often worked until the sun fell below the horizon.

19. horizon – where the earth meets the sky

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

21. brilliant – bright and shining