Meaning of Words (CONFED) Flashcards
Federation
federal union in which members keep certain powers themselves and give certain powers to the gov.t
External Relations
Dealing with other countries
Canadas
Upper and Lower Canada whose names changed to Canada West and Canada East. Modern names are Quebec and Ontario
Responsible gov.t
Gov.t in which executive council is responsible to the legislative assembly. Members are representatives of the people
Mercantilism
Economic system based on colonialism. Home country takes raw materials in from it’s colonies and manufactures goods which are then sold for a profit
Corn Law
Law to protect British agriculture
Depression
Period of low economic activity marked by high rate of unemployment
Treason
betrayal of ones country
To Culminate
To climax
To Annex
to incorporate a territory or country into another country
American Civil War
Was between southern and northern American States over ‘Sates’ rights. Part of war was because of the issue of slavery
Whip
Person responsible for ensuring discipline and solidarity within a political party
Clear Grits
so-called because a brave person has “grit”
Homogeneous
Similar to everyone else
Franchise
Special privilege granted to a group
