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Question 1

Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

This is the name of the statement made on 4 July 1776 which announced that the original 13 American colonies, then at war with Britain, regarded themselves as 13 newly independent colonies, no longer part of the British Empire.

Question 2

Deflation

Answer 2

A fall in prices and goods.

Question 3

Détente

Answer 3

An easing of strained relations.

Question 4

Devalued the dollar

Answer 4

The value of the dollar was reduced against the other major currencies to encourage exports and improve the country’s trade deficit.

Question 5

Direct action

Answer 5

The use of acts, such as strikes, marches and demonstrations, to achieve a political or social end.

Question 6

Dominion

Answer 6

A self-governing nation within the British Empire.

Question 7

Domino theory

Answer 7

The belief that if one state fell to Communism it would be quickly followed by neighbouring states.