USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An organized campaign to refuse to buy certain products:
A
boycott
B
petition
C
minutemen
D
mercenary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A boycott is an act of nonviolent, voluntary abstention from a product, person, organization, or country as an expression of protest. It is usually for moral, social, political, or environmental reasons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Boycott against a good product – Grapes and Chavez The workers were paid a pittance. Consumers decided to boycott grapes. This decision led to an international boycott of grapes. Grape growers were left with the choice of paying more or letting their grapes rot.

Detailed explanation-3: -JUNE: After years of campaigning by Peta, Canada Goose announced it would stop selling fur by the end of 2021. Protests surrounding its sale of fur included exposes, celebrity actions, and legal battles. Peta’s boycott of Canada Goose called for the company to stop selling both fur and feathers.

Detailed explanation-4: -to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval: People were urged to boycott the country’s products. The union called on its members to boycott the meeting.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tag relevant organisations or people to help spread the word. Distribute leaflets about your boycott in front of stores where the product is sold. Get consumers to sign petitions or cards pledging to support the boycott. Send these to the company.

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