Revolutionary War Cards

Question 1

Monopoly

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Veto

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Duty (duties)

Answer 3

A customs tax on the export or import of goods.

Question 4

Boycott(s)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Mulatto

Answer 5

A person mixed African European ancestry

Question 6

Propaganda (Propagandist)

Answer 6

A systematic program or particular materials designed to promote certain ideas; sometimes, but not always, the use of manipulative or deceptive means. (A propagandist is one who engages in such practices)

Question 7

Inflation

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Mercantilism

Answer 8

Economic theory that closely linked a nations political and military power to its billions reserves. Mercantilist generally favored protectionism and colonial acquisition as means to increase exports.

Question 9

Patronage

Answer 9

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