Chapter 2 Lesson 3: Articles of Confederation

Content Vocabulary

  • unicameral

  • currency

  • tariff

  • creditor

  • treaty

Academic Vocabulary

  • ratify

  • furious

  • discontent


Key Terms and Definitions

Content Vocabulary

  • unicameral - (of a legislative body) having a single legislative chamber.

  • currency- a system of money in general use in a particular country.

  • tariff- is a tax imposed by a government of a country or of a supranational union on imports or exports of goods. Besides being a source of revenue for the government, import duties can also be a form of regulation of foreign trade and policy that taxes foreign products to encourage or safeguard domestic industry

  • creditor- a person or company to whom money is owed.

  • treaty - a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

Academic Vocabulary

  • ratify- sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

  • furious- full of anger or energy; violent or intense.

  • discontent- a person who is dissatisfied, typically with the prevailing social or political situation.