Tariff-a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Treaty of Paris

1783

Depression

A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment

Tariff

A tax on imported goods

Articles of confederation

A weak constitution that governed America during the Revolutionary War.

patriot

American colonist who favored American independence

national debt

The sum of government deficits over time.

Inflation

a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

alliance

a joining together for some common purpose

Northwest Ordinance

a law passed by Congress in 1787 that specified how western lands would be governed

loyalist

a person who remains loyal to the established ruler or government, especially in the face of a revolt.

Guerrila warfare

a small band of soldiers appears suddenly, attacks, and disappears.

Militia

a volunteer army

blockade

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

emancipate

free

Mercenary

greedy