Vocabulary – William Yates Atkinson Dies
Lynch Mob
Noun
Group of citizens with the desire or goal to put someone to death without a trial
Progressive
Adjective
Favoring or advocating change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters.
Demagogues
Noun
A person, especially an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
Convict Lease System
Noun
Convict leasing provided prisoner labor to private parties, such as plantation owners and corporations
Plea
Noun
an urgent, often emotional, request
Distinction
Noun
excellence in quality or talent, something done or given as a mark of respect or honor