click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Unit 7
Social Studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Isthmus | a narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land. |
| Archipelago | a group of islands |
| Communism | Economic, social and political system based on the teachings of Karl Marx, which supported elimination of private property. |
| Humid | Full of water vapor, damp, moist. |
| NAFTA | North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement-trade without quotas or tariffs between U.S., Canada, and Mexico |
| Tyranny | An oppressive and unjust government. |
| Deforestation | The widespread cutting of forests. |
| Ecotourist | A person who travels to another country to view its natural wonders. |
| Ancestry | Family descent. |
| Liberation | The securing of equal, social, and economic rights. |
| Amnesty | A pardon or free pass for political offenses against a government. |
| Market economy | An economy where buyers and sellers determine the supply and prices of goods and services with high degree of freedom. |
| Fevala | Brazilian slums area of town. |
| Dictatorship | A government under the control of one all-powerful leader. |
| Mestizo | A person with a mixed Spanish and Native American background. |
| Representative democracy | A government in which the people are represented by elected leaders. |
| Hacienda | Larger ranch |
| Free Trade Zone | Areas where people can buy goods from other countries without paying extra taxes. |
| Monarchy | A form of government where a King and a Queen inherits the right to rule. |
| Culture | The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs. |
| Arid | Lacking sufficient water or rainfall. |
| Economy | The system of production distribution and consumption. |
| Natural Resources | Products of the earth that people use to meet their needs. |
| Indigenous | Originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country. |
| Command Economy | An economy where the government makes all the economic decisions. |