Social Studies Unit 2 Vocab

Patriot

Colonists who wanted independence.

Loyalist

Colonists who wanted to stay with England.

Propaganda

Communication used to influence or persuade an audience.

Parliament

England's law making body. Assembly of representatives of a nation.

Enlightenment

European intellectual and cultural movement that emphasized the use of logic and reasoning over tradition and superstition.

Monopoly

Exclusive control over a market.

Smuggling

Illegal movement of goods in and out of a country.

Social Contract

Implied agreement among members of a society. If people follow the laws, the government protects them and their rights.

Artillery

Large caliber guns used on land.

Neutral

Not helping or supporting either side.

Peninsula

Piece of land surrounded on three sides by water.

Natural Rights

RIghts given to humans simply for being humans/being born.

Boycott

Refuse to participate, buy, or use something as a way of protest.

Political

Relating to the government of a country.

Repeal

Revoke or cancel something.

Inalienable Rights

Rights that cannot be taken away, the government is obligated to protect.

Protests

Statement or action expressing objection to something.

Geographic/Geography

Study of the physical features of the Earth.

Sales Tax

Tax on the sale of goods and services.

Internal Tax

Tax on things within your own country.

Alliance

Union or association for mutual benefit.