Reconstruction Read more about Reconstruction (noun) - the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
rebellion Read more about rebellion (noun) - armed resistance to an established government or authority
Rebel yell Read more about Rebel yell (noun) - a battle cry used by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War
Rebel Read more about Rebel (noun) - name given to Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War
rapids Read more about rapids (noun) - a rough section of a river or stream that is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water
quarry Read more about quarry (noun) - a site where stone, rock, and construction materials are mined
proprietor Read more about proprietor (noun) - one or more persons to whom a colonial territory is assigned
prehistory Read more about prehistory (noun) - the time before people began recording history in writing