US History Quiz

What does the term 'domestic' mean?

• Of or pertaining to the home country (USA)

• An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

• Of or belonging to another country or area

• Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

What is the definition of 'embargo'?

• Of or pertaining to the home country (USA)

• An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

• Of or belonging to another country or area

• Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

What does the term 'foreign' mean?

• Of or pertaining to the home country (USA)

• An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

• Of or belonging to another country or area

• Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

What does 'inaugural' refer to?

• Of or pertaining to the home country (USA)

• An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country

• Of or belonging to another country or area

• Marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

What is the concept of 'loose interpretation' in relation to the Constitution?

• The Constitution is a guideline for the government, therefore the government has the power to do what is necessary & proper for the nation

• Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests; supporting the nation as a whole

• Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial

• The Constitution should be read word for word, therefore the government doesn't have a power that isn't listed

What is the concept of 'Strict Interpretation' in relation to the Constitution?

• The Constitution is a guideline for the government, therefore the government has the power to do what is necessary & proper for the nation

• Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests; supporting the nation as a whole

• Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial

• The Constitution should be read word for word, therefore the government doesn't have a power that isn't listed

What does the term 'Nationalism' mean?

• Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests. Supporting the nation as a whole.

• Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict.

• The exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.

• Kidnapping of Americans into military service. Often on a boat.

What does the term 'Neutral' mean?

• Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests. Supporting the nation as a whole.

• Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict.

• The exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.

• Kidnapping of Americans into military service. Often on a boat.

What does the term 'Commerce' mean?

• Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests. Supporting the nation as a whole.

• Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict.

• The exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.

• Kidnapping of Americans into military service. Often on a boat.

What does the term 'Impressment' mean?

• Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests. Supporting the nation as a whole.

• Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict.

• The exchange or buying and selling of commodities on a large scale involving transportation from place to place.

• Kidnapping of Americans into military service. Often on a boat.