Unit 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Colony

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A territory under the immediate political control of a state, distinct from the home territory of the sovereign.

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Democracy

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A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.

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Government

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Economy

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The system of production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in a particular geographic region.

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Native American

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Indigenous peoples of the United States, including Alaska Natives.

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Trade

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The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services between people or countries.

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Agriculture

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The practice of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, wool, and other products.

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Industry

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Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacturing of goods in factories.

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Enlightenment

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An intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century.

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Cash crop

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A crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.