Social Studies teachers, take note: Vocabulary.com isn't just for English teachers. We've just posted lists from six fantabulous primary source documents and speeches, thousands more social studies lists live on the site, and we'll be adding new ones all summer long.
Learning these word lists will boost your students' comprehension before they read and cement their understanding after. Plus, they'll have a great time learning — our game is addictive and fun.
New lists:
Lincoln Inaugural Address (March 1861)
William Jennings Bryan, "Cross of Gold"(1896)
Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Day That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
The Monroe Doctrine (1823) 61 words
The Mayflower Compact (1620) 16 words
The Articles of Confederation (1777) 96 words