Vocab Unit 4

Question 1

Hunter-gatherer

Answer 1

A person who relies on hunting animals and gathering food rather than farming.

Question 2

Sectionalism

Answer 2

Strong loyalty to the interests of one’s own region our section of a country, rather than the country as a whole.

Question 2

Louisiana Purchase

Answer 2

A land deal in 1803, when the U.S bought a large territory from France, doubling the size of the nation.

Question 3

Industrialization

Answer 3

The process of developing industries and factories on a large scale, shifting from agriculture to manufacturing.

Question 4

Frontier

Answer 4

The edge of settled land, where civilization meets wilderness or undeveloped territory.

Question 5

Communism

Answer 5

A political and economic system, where all property is owned by the community, and everyone shares resources equally.

Question 6

Economy

Answer 6

The system of production, distribution, consumption of goods and services in a society.

Question 7

Exports

Answer 7

Goods or services that are produced in one country and sold to other countries.

Question 8

Province

Answer 8

A political division or region within a country, similar to a state.

Question 9

Confederation

Answer 9

A union of groups, states or nations that work together for a common purpose, while retaining independence.

Question 10

Parliament

Answer 10

A legislative body of government, often found in countries with a democratic system, responsible for making laws.

Question 11

Prime Minister

Answer 11

The head of the government in the parliamentary system, responsible for running the government.

Question 12

First Nations

Answer 12

Indigenous people of Canada, distinct from the Inuit and Metis, with their own cultures and histories.