Unit 1-2 Vocab (US History)

A system where citizens elect representatives to make laws

A belief in absolute monarchy

An economy controlled by the king

A government ruled by a religious leader

The division of power between national and state governments

A policy of isolating from world affairs

A system where the military controls the government

A form of dictatorship with a central ruler

An economic system where colonies exist to benefit the mother country

A belief in complete free trade between nations

A political alliance between monarchs

A type of socialism practiced in Europe

A legal document granting permission to start a colony

A peace agreement between two countries

An informal protest movement

A royal military order

A group of civilian volunteers trained to fight in emergencies

A group of professional full-time soldiers

A group of tax collectors during colonial times

A secret society that influenced government

Unable to be taken away or denied

Granted by the king

Limited to government use only

Unimportant to national law

Cruel and unjust use of power

A form of direct democracy

A fair system of justice

Shared rule among leaders

A refusal to buy or use certain goods as protest

A law created by the British Parliament

A tax on imported goods

A peace negotiation between enemies

A complaint or concern about unfair treatment

A speech made by a king

An economic policy on trade

A legal document for owning land

A colonist who supported the British crown

A soldier in the Continental Army

A signer of the Declaration of Independence

A Native American fighting for land rights