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