The Road To Revolution

Question 1

Mercantilism

Answer 1

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 2

Veto

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Patronage

Answer 3

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

Question 5

Boycotts

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Monopoly

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Propaganda

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Duty (duties)

Answer 8

A customs tax on the export or import of goods.

Question 10

Mulatto

Answer 10

A person of mixed African and European ancestry.

Question 12

Inflation

Answer 12

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.