A Very Important Day

By Maggie Rugg Herold

Key Vocabulary

1. allegiance-

loyalty to one’s country or to a person

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2. chamber-

a room in a house; an office in a courthouse

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3. citizens-

official members of a country

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4. citizenship-

the status of a citizen, with accompanying rights, duties, and privileges

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5. enrich-

to improve the quality of

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6. examiner-

one who asks questions or tests knowledge

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7. oath-

a pledge or promise to act in a certain way

8. petitioners-

people who ask for something in writing

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Additional Words

9. stooped-

bent down

10. chorused-

called out together

11. skidded-

slid out of control

12. harbor-

a sheltered place along a coast where ships can safely anchor or dock

13. obliged-

did a favor for