U. S. History Vocab. #2

What is the term for a new settlement or territory established and governed by a country in another land?

• Colony

• Conquistador

• Charter

• Economy

Who were the Spanish soldier-explorers, especially those who conquered the native peoples of Mexico and Peru?

• Conquistadors

• Missionaries

• Democrats

• Revolters

What does it mean when plants or animals are described as "domesticated"?

• They live and breed in a human environment

• They are wild and untamed

• They are only found in forests

• They are used only for decoration

Which term describes a person who travels to a territory or community to make converts to his or her religion?

• Missionary

• Conquistador

• Democrat

• Economist

What is a violent action in opposition to a government or law called?

• Revolt

• Charter

• Economy

• Colony

Which of the following best describes "cash crops"?

• Crops raised in large quantities and sold for profit

• Crops grown only for family use

• Crops that are always edible

• Crops that are only used for animal feed

What is a charter in the context of colonies?

• A formal document issued by the king outlining a colony’s boundaries and governance

• A type of cash crop

• A group of elected representatives

• A revolt against the government

Which system is ruled by the people, where citizens elect representatives to make and carry out laws?

• Democratic

• Mercantilism

• Conquistador

• Domesticated

How does an economy organize things of value in a society?

• By organizing the manufacture and exchange of money, food, products, and services

• By issuing charters

• By sending missionaries

• By starting revolts

Mercantilism is best described as:

• An economic policy where nations gain wealth by controlling trade and establishing colonies

• A system where people elect representatives

• A violent opposition to government

• A type of cash crop farming