Unit 1-2 Vocab (US History)

What is Republicanism?

• A system where citizens elect representatives to make laws

• A belief in absolute monarchy

• An economy controlled by the king

• A government ruled by a religious leader

What is Federalism?

• The division of power between national and state governments

• A policy of isolating from world affairs

• A system where the military controls the government

• A form of dictatorship with a central ruler

What is Mercantilism?

• An economic system where colonies exist to benefit the mother country

• A belief in complete free trade between nations

• A political alliance between monarchs

• A type of socialism practiced in Europe

What is a Charter?

• A legal document granting permission to start a colony

• A peace agreement between two countries

• An informal protest movement

• A royal military order

What is a Militia?

• A group of civilian volunteers trained to fight in emergencies

• A group of professional full-time soldiers

• A group of tax collectors during colonial times

• A secret society that influenced government

What does Inalienable mean?

• Unable to be taken away or denied

• Granted by the king

• Limited to government use only

• Unimportant to national law

What is Tyranny?

• Cruel and unjust use of power

• A form of direct democracy

• A fair system of justice

• Shared rule among leaders

What is a Boycott?

• A refusal to buy or use certain goods as protest

• A law created by the British Parliament

• A tax on imported goods

• A peace negotiation between enemies

What is a Grievance?

• A complaint or concern about unfair treatment

• A speech made by a king

• An economic policy on trade

• A legal document for owning land

Who was a Loyalist during the American Revolution?

• A colonist who supported the British crown

• A soldier in the Continental Army

• A signer of the Declaration of Independence

• A Native American fighting for land rights