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WorksheetsColonization of the Caribbean Key Terms Quiz Set
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Mercantilism
An economic theory that emphasizes that a country could become rich and powerful based on the amount of gold and silver it could acquire.
A political system where the government controls all aspects of the economy.
A theory that suggests trade should be free and unrestricted.
An approach that focuses on agricultural production as the main source of wealth.
Indigenous
Native to a particular region or environment.
Originating from a different country or region.
Commonly found in urban areas.
A term used for non-native species.
Colony
A territory under the control of another country.
A self-governing region within a country.
A type of agricultural settlement.
A city that is independent from any country.
Exploit
To make full use of and benefit from a resource.
To ignore a resource completely.
To share resources equally among all parties.
To hoard resources for personal gain.
Marginalize
To treat a person or group as insignificant.
To elevate a person or group to a higher status.
To ignore the opinions of a person or group.
To include a person or group in decision-making processes.
Oppress
To support and uplift someone in need.
To keep someone in subservience and hardship.
To encourage freedom and independence.
To provide assistance and resources.
Colonize
To establish control over a foreign territory, sometimes by force.
To explore a new land without claiming it.
To trade goods with another country peacefully.
To migrate to a new country for better opportunities.
Abolish
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
To create a new system or practice.
To enhance or improve an existing institution.
To temporarily suspend a practice or system.
Reconstruct
To build something new from scratch.
To rebuild or reorganize something.
To destroy or dismantle something.
To create a replica of an object.
Plantation
A small farm where vegetables are grown.
A large estate where crops are cultivated, often using slave labor.
A type of factory for processing crops.
A government-owned agricultural land.
Import
To bring goods or services into a country from abroad.
To send goods or services out of a country.
To exchange goods or services between countries.
To sell goods or services within a country.
Involuntary Migration
Voluntary movement of people.
Forced movement of people.
Migration due to economic opportunities.
Migration for educational purposes.
Suppress
To encourage the activities of a person or group.
To put an end to the activities of a person or group.
To allow something to be known.
To promote awareness about a topic.
What is meant by the term Mother Country?
A country that is colonized by another nation.
The country of origin of settlers or colonizers.
A country that has no colonies.
A country that is known for its cultural heritage.
Infrastructure
The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society.
A type of software used for data management.
A method of communication between different cultures.
A financial system for managing investments.
Voluntary Migration
Movement of people by choice.
Movement of people due to force or coercion.
Movement of people for economic reasons only.
Movement of people within the same country.
Export
To send goods or services to another country.
To receive goods or services from another country.
To sell goods or services within the same country.
To manufacture goods for local consumption.
White Supremacy
The belief that white people are superior to those of all other races.
A political ideology advocating for racial equality.
A social movement promoting multiculturalism.
A theory suggesting that all races are equal in ability.
Cash Crop
A crop produced for the sole purpose of making money.
A crop grown primarily for personal consumption.
A crop that is used for livestock feed.
A crop that is cultivated for its medicinal properties.
