Conceptual Words Flashcards
Taxation
Taxing on either goods, services, or welfare.
Example: Taxes on water
Tariff
A tax on any import or export on goods
Boycott
Peacefully protesting
Act
To display something or to define a period of time or an event
Example: The stamp act
Proclamation
A public announcement
Example: Emancipation Proclamation
Grievances
Complaint of something wrong or unfair
Example: Russians fighting for a new president
Tyrant
A bad ruler of one
Example: Fidel Castro
Tyranny
A bad time period for citizens of a place
Example: Cuba
Mercantilism
Being forced to sell to a certain place and no get as much money.
Example: The British
Massacre
A large killing
Example: The Boston Massacre
Civil Disobedience
Disobeying the government in a way
Example: Dumping tea into the water
Propoganda
Put up by people to spread rumors or try to bring people to their side
Example: Wanted posters saying bad things about people
Representation
Having a person or multiple people represent A group or or organization
Alliances
Two factions which join together to fight for a similar cause
Example: Indian and French war
Cruel and Unusual punishment
Torture and interrogation using mean methods
Example: Waterboarding and slow death
