Unit 6-8 Vocab (US History)

What is Imperialism?

• A policy of extending a country's power through conquest or influence

• A belief in local farming and trade only

• A focus on domestic education reform

• A peaceful resolution to war

What is Annexation?

• The act of adding territory to a country

• The process of removing colonies

• A tax on foreign goods

• The creation of a treaty

What is Isolationism?

• A national policy of avoiding involvement in foreign affairs

• A focus on building alliances

• A form of imperialism

• The promotion of free trade

What is Espionage?

• The act of spying, especially for political or military purposes

• A peaceful diplomatic visit

• An international protest

• A new trade agreement

What is an Armistice?

• An agreement to stop fighting

• A surprise military attack

• A type of economic policy

• A law passed during wartime

What is Propaganda?

• Information spread to influence public opinion

• An official government document

• A peace treaty

• An educational campaign

What is a Boom in economics?

• A period of rapid economic growth

• A sudden drop in prices

• A government-imposed tax

• A decision to declare war

What is a Bust in economics?

• A period of economic decline and hardship

• A military victory

• A business gaining profits

• A time of increased hiring

What is Regulation?

• A rule or law that controls or manages behavior or business

• A protest against unfair treatment

• An increase in wages

• A decision made by the president

What was the Great Depression?

• A severe worldwide economic downturn during the 1930s

• A short recession after World War I

• The period during World War II

• An economic boom of the 1950s