S. Studies--Chapter 8 Vocabulary

Write the definition of the word 'Mississippi Bubble' as it is used in the text.

• The rapid rise in the value of a company's stock. In this case, the stock dropped to zero value.

• A type of financial instrument used in the 18th century.

• A geographical feature in the Mississippi River.

• A popular dance move from the 1700s.

Write the definition of the word 'Calumet' as it is used in the text.

• A ceremonial pipe.

• A type of bird.

• A musical instrument.

• A traditional dance.

Write the definition of the word 'Casket Girl' as it is used in the text.

• Young, marriageable girls sent from France to Louisiana in 1728. Each brought a trunk (casket) filled with clothing and household goods.

• A type of flower found in Louisiana.

• A traditional French dessert.

• A historical ship used for transporting goods.

What is the definition of the word 'commandant' as it is used in the text.

• Officer in command of the French Louisiana colony

• Officer in command of the Spanish Louisiana colony

Write the definition of the word 'commissary-commissioner' as it is used in the text.

• Business manager of the French Louisiana Colony.

• Military leader of the French Louisiana Colony.

• Governor of the French Louisiana Colony.

• Chief architect of the French Louisiana Colony.

Write the definition of the word 'concessions' as it is used in the text.

• A land grant given by the French proprietary government to a person who agreed to clear the land for cultivation.

• A type of tax imposed on landowners.

• A legal agreement between two parties.

• A form of currency used in trade.

Write the definition of the word 'indigo' as it is used in the text.

• A plant used to make blue dye.

• A type of bird.

• A shade of red color.

• A musical instrument.

Write the definition of the word 'mania' as it is used in the text.

• Excessive Enthusiasm.

• Mild Interest.

• Complete Indifference.

• Slight Curiosity.

Write the definition of the word 'mouth' as it is used in the text.

• A place where a stream enters a larger body of water.

• The opening through which an animal takes in food.

• The part of a river where it flows into the sea.

• A facial feature used for speaking and eating.

Write the definition of the word 'Proprietorship' as it is used in the text.

• A system of letting an individual businessman take control of the colony in hopes that he could make it profitable.

• A legal term for a business owned by multiple partners.

• A type of government where power is held by the nobility.

• A financial agreement between two or more parties.