vocabulary
Party Platform
The set of opinions and positions a party has on different issues
Democratic Party
major party that is Pro-Environment, supports a woman's right to choose, and supports progressive taxation so that wealthier people pay higher tax rates
Vietnam War (1954-1975)
A prolonged war between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States.
United Nations
organization founded after World War II to promote international peace and cooperation.
Testimonial
Uses famous persons or personal stories to endorse a product or opinion
Interest group
A group of people with a common interest who come together and promote their views.
Republican Party
major party that supports smaller government, fewer regulations on business, and tight immigration controls; conservative.
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Fought from 1861 to 1865; first application of Industrial Revolution to warfare; resulted in abolition of slavery in the United States and reunification of North and South.
World Health Organization
WHO;
A specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health
Glittering Generalities
Using emotionally appealing but vague words associated with highly valued concepts and beliefs.
Propaganda
any type of ad or commercial that wants to get you to like something or go against it (whether it be a candidate, party,or a position on an issue)
Socialism
Government distributes wealth to protect everyone from inequality (inequality is having a few ultra rich poor and the everyone else poor-unequal). So rich people are taxed more.
French and Indian War (1754-1763)
French & Natives vs. English & Colonists. Ended in 1763 with victory at Quebec ended seven years' war with the British winning. The Taking of Montreal in 1760 ended french as a major power. Natives sided with french as they were the lesser of two evils and had inter-racial relations and treated them with respect.
Red Cross
NGO; an international organization that provides relief to people in times of war or natural disaster
Plain Folks
Using ordinary people or trying to sound ordinary to sell something or persuade you to vote or support an idea
Monarchy
Rule by a king or queen. Absolute:means he or she has TOTAL power. Constitutional:means their power is limited by a constitution
Communism
The state owns all property. Nobody can have private property. Cuba and Soviet Union
Cold War (1945-1991)
A conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union. The nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years.
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Agreement that created a free-trade area among the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Bandwagon
A particular activity or cause that suddenly becomes fashionable; Making the listener or viewer want to join the crowd
Bias
An unfair preference for or dislike of something
Libertarian party
The Libertarian Party is a political party in the United States that promotes civil liberties, non-interventionism, laissez-faire capitalism and shrinking the size and scope of government
World War 2 (1939-1945)
A global military conflict which involved a majority of the worlds nations, including all of the great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the allies and the axis; The United States joined WW2 after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations; helps negotiate deals
Name Calling
Using a derogatory labels to degrade a person/product/idea--especially competitors