Road To Revolution

Question 1

Boycott(s)

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Mulatto

Answer 2

A person of mixed African and European ancestry.

Question 3

Propaganda (propagandist)

Answer 3

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. (A propagandist is one who engages in such practices.)

Question 4

Inflation

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Patronage

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Mercantilism

Answer 6

Economic theory that closely linked a nation’s political and military power to its bullion reserves. Mercantilists generally favored protectionism and colonial acquisition as means to increase exports.

Question 7

Depreciate(d)

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Veto

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Duty (duties)

Answer 9

A customs tax on the export or import of goods.