Era 6 pt 2

Delta

A landform created at the mouth of a river where it meets a larger body of water, often characterized by sediment deposition.

Evade

To avoid or escape from something, such as a duty or an enemy.

Mutiny

A rebellion against the authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanders.

Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods and services at a given price.

Imperial

Relating to an empire or its rule, often characterized by the domination of one nation over others.

Industrialize

The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Opium

A highly addictive narcotic derived from the opium poppy, historically significant in trade and colonial politics.

Reparations

Compensation for wrongs or harms done, often discussed in the context of historical injustices.

Modernization

The process of adapting new technologies and ideas to improve society and its institutions.

Reform

Changes made to improve a system, organization, or law, often in response to social issues.

Treaty

A formal agreement between countries that outlines terms and conditions of relations.

Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government rule, where power is concentrated in the hands of a single authority.

Boycott

A form of protest where individuals refuse to buy or use certain goods or services to express opposition.

Formal Colonialism

The direct control of a territory by a foreign power, involving political and economic domination.

Resistance

The act of opposing or fighting against an authority, often used in the context of colonial or oppressive regimes.

Sabotage

Intentional destruction or damage to equipment or efforts, often as a means of protest or rebellion.

Dual Consciousness

A psychological state where individuals navigate between two differing identities or cultural experiences.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, exploring how thoughts and emotions influence actions.

Racism Modernization

The concept that modernization can perpetuate or create new forms of racial discrimination and inequality.

Rebellion

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

Reform (again)

Reiteration of making improvements; often used in a social or political context.

Traditionalism

A belief system that emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional customs and values.

Abolish

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

Boycott (again)

Reiteration of refusing to engage with certain goods or services as a form of protest.

Enslavement

The act of forcing individuals into labor or servitude against their will.

Morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.

Capital

Wealth or resources used to produce goods and services, often measured in money and assets.

Colonize

To establish control over a foreign territory, often by settling and exploiting its resources.

Industry

The production of goods and services through the use of labor and machinery, typically organized into sectors.

Proletariat

The working class, particularly those who do not own the means of production and sell their labor.

Union

An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

Chronology

The arrangement of events in the order they occurred; a timeline of historical occurrences.

Election

A formal process through which individuals select representatives or decide on issues via voting.

Feminist

A person advocating for women's rights and equality in various aspects of society.

Social Justice

The pursuit of a fair and equitable society, particularly concerning distribution of resources and rights.

Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections, often associated with expanding democracy.

Indentured

Referring to a labor system in which individuals work for a set period to repay a debt or gain passage to a new place.

Reformer

An individual advocating for change or improvement in social, political, or economic systems.

Regulate

To control or govern according to rules or laws, often to maintain order or standards.

Consumer

A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

Free Market

An economic system where prices and production are determined by unrestricted competition between businesses.

Merchant

A person or business involved in the trading of goods, often across different regions.

Production

The process of creating goods and services to meet consumer demand.

Socialism

An economic and political system advocating for collective or governmental ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of goods.