mercantilism (n.)	set of policies that regulated colonial commerce/trade; designed to enrich the mother country with gold and silver; colonies were expected to export raw materials and cash crops, while importing manufactured goods; to enforce mercantilism, the British Parliament began passing a series of laws during the 1600s called the Navigation Acts
salutary neglect (n.)	unofficial British policy from the early to mid-18th century that relaxed supervision of internal affairs in its North American colonies, so long as the colonies remained loyal to the mother country and contributed to its economic profitability; trade regulations (such as the Navigation Acts) were laxly enforced, which contributed significantly to the rise of American self-government
tariff (n.)	tax imposed on products imported from abroad (sometimes on exports) for purposes of protection, support of the balance of payments, or raising revenue
virtual representation (n.)	the notion promoted by the British Parliament in the mid to late-18th century that the House of Commons represented all British subjects, wherever they lived, and regardless of whether they had directly voted for their representatives/legislators
virtual (adj.)	very close to being something, without actually being it; an approximation
boycott (n.)	an organized refusal to buy or use products or trade for the purpose of persuading, intimidating, or coercing
effigy (n.)	a roughly made model, sculpture, or dummy of a particular person, made in order to be damaged or destroyed as a protest or expression of anger
rhetorical (adj.)	pertaining to the art of influencing the thought or conduct of those who are listening
despotism (n.)	when a government exercises absolute power or control; tyranny
invective (n.)	insulting, abusive, or highly critical language; any vehement or violent denunciation, reproach, or accusation
posterity (n.)	all future generations of people
Tory / Tories (n.)	name given during the American Revolution to colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain and to the British monarchy
Whig / Whigs (n.)	British political faction with a reputation for liberal principles and reform, and who favored a "mixed government" in which the House of Commons would have a voice in shaping policies, especially the power of taxation, as opposed to the monarchy
mercenary (n.)	professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
confederation (n.)	government body formed by a number of states, societies, or other units, each retaining control of its own internal affairs; the first form of U.S. government from the end of the Revolutionary War to just before the Constitution was adopted
sovereignty (n.)	supreme or independent power or authority in government