May 11, 1803: Georgia’s First Land Lottery
Vocabulary
Word
Part of Speech
Definition
Lottery
Noun
Bargain
Adjective
A game or situation where the outcome depends
on chance. As a game the lottery works by selling
tickets and a draw is held to select the winners
Cheap, less than the usual price
Migrating
Verb
To move from place to place often to seek work
or other economic opportunities
Revolution
Noun
Overthrow of government – in this case
referencing the American Revolution
Treaty
Noun
An agreement or formal contract between two
countries or political entities
Distributed
Adjective
Given out in pieces
Corrupt
Adjective
Immoral or dishonest – using a position of power
for personal gain
Speculator
Noun
Somebody who makes risky deals for profit
Residence
Noun
Living somewhere
Aristocratic
Adjective
A word used to describe established wealthy
families with grand or elegant lifestyle
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