Vocabulary for Week of 2/26/24

What is the definition for the word purchase?

• To gift something without any exchange.
• To obtain by exchanging money for it.

• To borrow something without returning it.
• To sell something without receiving payment.

The Louisiana ________proved to be a good purchase for the United States.

• Lease
• Purchase
• Contract
• Agreement

By 1815, cotton was the most valuable _____ in the United States

• mineral
• fruit
• export

• animal

How would you describe the word import?

• Exporting goods or services out of a country for sale or trade.
• Bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or trade.
• The act of deleting a file from a computer.
• The process of converting a file format to another.

Tea was a popular ______from China.

• Clothing
• Food
• Drink
• import

What is the definition for the word export?

• Receiving goods or services from another country for sale or trade.
• Storing goods or services in a warehouse.
• Sending goods or services to another country for sale or trade.
• Using goods or services domestically.

What is the meaning of the word democracy?

• A form of dictatorship with one ruler
• A system of government based on military rule
• A type of monarchy where power is inherited
• A government in which the people have power in a direct way or through representatives whom they elect.

What is the definition of the word invade?

• To exit a place peacefully
• To bake a cake
• To take a nap
• to enter as an enemy, by force, in order to conquer

What is the definition of the word determined?

• Showing determination; having a firm goal.

• Being unsure about what you want to do
• Easily giving up when faced with obstacles
• Having a weak desire to achieve a goal

Napoleon was _____not to sell New Orleans. He had bigger plans for the area.

• determined
• reluctant
• hesitant
• enthusiastic