Unit 7 Vocab Quiz

What does the term "sectionalism" refer to?

• The division of land into sections for agricultural purposes

• The process of creating sections in a legal document

• Concern for regional needs and interests

• The study of geological sections of the Earth

What does it mean to "secede"?

• To join a political or economic union

• To withdraw, including the withdrawal of states from the Union

• To succeed in a particular task

• To pass a law or act in a legislative body

What does the term "blockade" refer to?

• A) A peaceful protest

• B) A type of construction

• C) Blocking off an area to keep supplies from getting in or out

• D) A legal agreement between two parties

What is the meaning of "emancipation"?

• A) The process of electing a new leader

• B) The act of giving someone freedom

• C) A method of organizing events

• D) The act of transferring property

What does the term "reconstruction" refer to in a historical context?

• The process of rebuilding infrastructure after a natural disaster

• The act of rebuilding, specifically the rebuilding of the Union following the Civil War

• The period of time after the Declaration of Independence

• The renovation of historical monuments

What is "martial law" generally associated with?

• The legal system within the military

• The imposition of laws by a military authority, generally in defeated territories

• The martial arts practices within a country

• The enforcement of strict laws during peacetime

What does the term "sharecropper" refer to?

• A farmer who shares his tools with other farmers

• A tenant farmer who receives a portion of the crop

• A farmer who only grows crops for his own family

• A farmer who plants shared crops decided by the community

What is the meaning of "popular sovereignty"?

• A political system where the monarch has absolute power

• A belief that power should be distributed among various institutions

• Independent power given to the people

• A government system where only popular individuals can rule

What is another term for "revenue" as shown in the learning material?

• Expenditure

• Income

• Debt

• Savings

Which of the following is synonymous with "individual rights" according to the learning material?

• Collective responsibilities

• Social norms

• Personal liberties and freedoms

• Government regulations