UIL Social Studies Grades 5 & 6 Invitational 2017-2018

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, figures, economic concepts, and historical facts from the UIL Social Studies Grades 5 & 6 Invitational 2017-2018 exam.

Boston Tea Party

A colonial protest event in which American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor in response to British tax policies.

Stamp Act

A law passed in Great Britain that placed a tax on printed materials in the American colonies.

First Continental Congress

A 1774 meeting held in Philadelphia where colonial delegates gathered to discuss actions in response to the Intolerable Acts.

Battle of Bunker Hill

The Revolutionary War battle fought at Charlestown, Massachusetts on June 17, 1775.

John Adams

A key leader in the Continental Congress who served as an ambassador in Europe and was elected as the second President of the United States in 1796.

Patrick Henry

A Virginia Patriot famous for his bold speeches in support of American independence, known for saying, 'I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!'

House of Burgesses

A law-making assembly located in the colony of Virginia.

Cooper

A colonial professional who made barrels from wood and iron.

Profit

The money a business has left over after it has paid all of its costs.

Free Enterprise System

An economic system, also known as a market economy, in which consumers choose among many products, inventors are encouraged, and individuals can become entrepreneurs.

Martial Law

Temporary rule imposed by the military.

Command Economy

An economic system in which the government makes all economic decisions regarding production and distribution.

Wholesale

The selling of goods in relatively large amounts.

Retail Business

A business that sells goods in small amounts directly to customers, such as Macy's.

Service Industry

An industry that provides services like banking, education, and tourism to people rather than producing physical goods.

Limited Government

A type of government where, through law, specific limits and controls are placed on the powers of the leadership.

Absolute Monarchy

A system of government in which a king or queen is born into the ruling family and holds power.

George C. Childress

The patriot placed in charge of writing the Texas Declaration of Independence by the Convention of 1836.

David Crockett

An Alamo leader who led a troop of 17 volunteers from Tennessee, called his rifle 'Old Betsy', and played a fiddle.

Juan Seguin

A Tejano leader involved in scouting and supply operations for San Antonio who commanded the rear guard of Houston's army, served in the only Tejano unit at San Jacinto, and accepted the Mexican surrender of San Antonio on June 4, 1836.

Thirteen Colonies

The group of British colonies along the Atlantic coast of North America that declared independence in 1776, divided into New England, Middle, and Southern regions.

Executive Branch

The branch of the United States government headed by the President, operating alongside the Legislative and Judicial branches.

New England Colonies

The northern region of the 13 Colonies that based its economy on products from the forest and the sea.

Communism

An economic system where the means of production are held in common and production is organized to provide for human needs directly.

Sam Houston

The Texas military leader who trained his main force, gathered weapons, used scouts to gather intelligence, and won the Battle of San Jacinto.

Juan Antonio Padilla

An official of the government of Coahuila and Texas and supporter of Anglo-American colonization who joined George Collinsworth's company and participated in the capture of Victoria.