Flashcard on Key Terms

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What does the term "agriculture" mean?

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Growing crops and raising animals for food and trade.

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What is an "assembly"?

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A group of people gathered for a common purpose.

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What is a "charter"?

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A document that grants certain rights.

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What is a "colony"?

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A place far from home where colonists settle.

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What is a drought?

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A time with little rainfall so crops cannot grow.

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What does the term "Economy" refer to?

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A system that describes how a country makes and spends money.

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Who are the "Government"?

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A group of people who make and enforce laws and rules for a country.

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Who is a "Governor"?

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A person who is elected as the leader of a state.

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What does "legislative" mean?

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Having the power to make laws.

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What is the definition of a "Representative"?

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A person who acts on behalf of someone else or a group.