unit 3 history Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the economic system in which private owners invest their money to make a profit?
Capitalism
Capitalism is characterized by private ownership and the goal of profit maximization.
What type of ship is especially used for trade with China?
Clipper
Frigates are fast sailing ships designed for trade.
What is the term for a type of warship, such as the Constitution or Guerriere?
Frigate
These ships were often used in naval warfare.
What is ginseng?
Herb/root used in Chinese herbal medicine
Ginseng is cultivated in China and North America.
What is the purpose of a ship’s hold?
Enclosed space within a ship designed for storing cargo
The hold is essential for transporting goods.
What is the hull of a ship?
The main body of a ship or boat, most of which is under the water
The hull is crucial for buoyancy and stability.
What does ‘manufacture’ mean?
The making of articles on a large scale using machinery
Manufacturing is a key component of industrial economies.
What does the term ‘obsolete’ mean?
No longer current or useful
Obsolescence can occur due to technological advancements.
What is rigging in the context of ships?
Ropes, cables, and chains supporting a ship’s masts, spars, and sails
Rigging is essential for the operation of sailing vessels.
What type of ship is a schooner?
A small two-masted ship suited to coastal sailing and needing smaller crews
Schooners are often used for fishing and trade.
What are textiles?
Woven cloth or fabric
Textiles are fundamental to clothing and other industries.
What is transcendentalism?
The philosophy promoting intuitive, spiritual thinking instead of scientific thinking based on material things
It argues that God pervades all things and was started by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
What is Unitarianism?
A religious system that pushes individual freedom of belief and rejects key Biblical doctrines
This includes the Trinity and concepts of sin and salvation.
Who was Ralph Waldo Emerson?
A philosopher who started transcendentalism
Emerson emphasized individual intuition and spirituality.
What notable works did Edgar Allan Poe create?
Literary works including poems and short stories
Poe is known for his gothic style and exploration of macabre themes.
Fill in the blank: The Hull is the _____ of a ship.
main body
The hull is crucial for the ship’s structure and integrity.
True or False: A frigate is primarily a type of cargo ship.
False
Frigates are primarily used as warships.
