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.