History Academic Vocabulary

Economics is.....

• the practice of enslaving sailors

• the distribution of goods and services

• growing food for your community

International means....

• worldwide

• dealing with 2 or more countries

• both are acceptable definitions

National means....

• worldwide

• within the state of Louisiana

• within one country

Federalism is.........

• the state and national government share power

• the state can declare taxes without taking votes

• the national government can make treaties with other countries

What does it mean to be in debt?

• to collect money for taxes

• to owe money

• to pay for items using credit

What is a legacy?

• something you look forward to

• tax on inherited goods

• something left behind by a person or group

What does the term political mean?

• relating to the government of your enemy country

• relating to the government of your country

• when 2 countries don't get along

Check all that are examples of a geographical features.

• rivers

• clouds

• mountains

• hills

What is the purpose of a revolution?

• to take a new territory by force

• to raise taxes

• to overthrow a government

Which would deal with the social aspects of a situation?

• people

• money

• land