Chapter 7: Road To Revolution

Question 1

Monopoly

Answer 1

The complete control of a product or sphere of economic activity by a single producer or business.

Question 2

Duty (duties)

Answer 2

A custom tax on the export or import the goods.

Question 3

Admiralty courts

Answer 3

In British law, special administrative courts designed to try maritime cases without a jury.

Question 4

Mercantilism

Answer 4

The economical theory that closely linked as a nation’s political and military power to its bouillon reserves. Mercantilist generally favored protectionism and colonial acquisition as a means to increase exports.

Question 5

Veto

Answer 5

The constitutional right of a ruler or executive to block legislation passed by another unit of government.

Question 6

Virtual representation

Answer 6

The political theory that a class of persons is represented in a law making body without direct vote.

Question 7

Propaganda

Answer 7

A systematic program or particular materials designed to promote certain ideas; sometimes, but not always, the term is used negatively, implying the use of manipulative or deceptive means.

Question 8

Patronage

Answer 8

A system in which benefits, including jobs, money, or protection are granted in exchange for political support.

Question 9

Depreciate(d)

Answer 9

To decrease in value as in the decline of the purchasing power of money.

Question 10

Nonimportation agreements

Answer 10

Pledges to boycott or decline to purchase certain goods from abroad.

Question 11

Boycott(s)

Answer 11

An organized refusal to deal with some person or organization or to buy a certain product or service.

Question 12

Mulatto

Answer 12

A person of mixed African and European ancestry.

Question 13

Inflation

Answer 13

An increase in the supply of currency relative to the goods available, leading to a decline in the purchasing power of money and a corresponding rise in prices.