Social Studies Vocabulary Ch.4

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region

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An area that shares physical or human characteristics.

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proprietor

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Someone who owns land or property.

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diverse

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Showing a great deal of variety.

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barter

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To trade one good for another.

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export

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A product sold to other countries.

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import

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A product bought from other countries.

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raw materials

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A resource that can be made into other products.

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mercantilism

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An economic idea from the 1600s and 1700s suggesting limited imports and increased exports.

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triangular trade

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A trade pattern linking the 13 colonies with Europe, Africa, and the West Indies.

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classes

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A ranking in society based on wealth or importance.