The NYS Regents History Key Definitions is a vital reference for NYS Regents History students (both SL and HL), offering a curated collection of critical terminology and phrases aligned with the NYS Regents curriculum. Designed to support you in Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3, this resource ensures you have the right language tools at your fingertips.
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Command Economy
A command economy is one where the government makes all economic decisions. Such as production, pricing, and wages.
Island-hopping
Island-hopping was a military strategy used by the Allies to bypass heavily fortified Japanese positions by capturing important islands and using them as bases for further advances.
Isolationism
Staying out of other countries' problems, especially their wars or political issues. It’s the idea that a country should focus on its own affairs and avoid getting involved in international conflicts.
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court’s ability to determine the constitutionality of laws and actions.
Mobilization
Monopolies/Trusts
One company dominates an industry = less competition, higher prices
Overspeculation
In U.S. history, overspeculation refers to excessive and risky investment in assets like stocks or land, often driven by the belief that prices will continue to rise.
Totalitarian Government
Government with one ruler, one legal party, few rights (if any) for the people; often uses terror to control the people
Vertical Intergration
Controlling all steps of production (Carnegie)
