Social Studies 10-1 Unit 2 Exam |
34 Questions and Answers
Imperialism - -One country's domination over another country's economic,
political, and cultural institutions.
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- Colonialism - -When people from one country settle into another country
and establish economic, social, and political control over the territory.
- Historical Globalization - -A period that is often identified as beginning in
1492, when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage, and ending after
World War II, when the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as
superpowers.
- Mercantilism - -In colonies, trade was strictly controlled to benefit the
economy of the imperial power by taking raw resources from the colony and
using them to create finished goods.
- Capitalism - -An economic system that advocates free trade, competition,
and choice as a means of achieving prosperity.
- Silk Road - -The route along which ideas, goods and technology was
exchanged.
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- Grand Exchange - -A trading process that began when Christopher
Columbus brought seeds, fruit trees, and livestock from Europe to the
Americas; and in return recieved different species of plants from North
America to bring back to Europe.
- Industrial Revolution - -A time in history marked by urbanization,
increased production and mechanization. https://o.quizlet.com/-
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- Slavery - -The economic policy of applying property laws/status to human
beings. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6466694643_0c640837b5_m.jpg
- White Man's Burden - -A famous poem by Rudyard Kipling who's main
theme was how difficult it was for white Europeans to go and save a
population of people (slaves) from themselves.
- Indentured Labour - -Typically a young unskilled laborer who came to
America under contract to work for an employer for a fixed period of time,
34 Questions and Answers
Imperialism - -One country's domination over another country's economic,
political, and cultural institutions.
https://o.quizlet.com/cJYInJjKlIvr9M3TTtHm7g_m.png
- Colonialism - -When people from one country settle into another country
and establish economic, social, and political control over the territory.
- Historical Globalization - -A period that is often identified as beginning in
1492, when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage, and ending after
World War II, when the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as
superpowers.
- Mercantilism - -In colonies, trade was strictly controlled to benefit the
economy of the imperial power by taking raw resources from the colony and
using them to create finished goods.
- Capitalism - -An economic system that advocates free trade, competition,
and choice as a means of achieving prosperity.
- Silk Road - -The route along which ideas, goods and technology was
exchanged.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4098/5447446847_1054a549b8_m.jpg
- Grand Exchange - -A trading process that began when Christopher
Columbus brought seeds, fruit trees, and livestock from Europe to the
Americas; and in return recieved different species of plants from North
America to bring back to Europe.
- Industrial Revolution - -A time in history marked by urbanization,
increased production and mechanization. https://o.quizlet.com/-
7t9KZ9mueu9s5P6rdTiag_m.jpg
- Slavery - -The economic policy of applying property laws/status to human
beings. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6466694643_0c640837b5_m.jpg
- White Man's Burden - -A famous poem by Rudyard Kipling who's main
theme was how difficult it was for white Europeans to go and save a
population of people (slaves) from themselves.
- Indentured Labour - -Typically a young unskilled laborer who came to
America under contract to work for an employer for a fixed period of time,
