manumit

To release from slavery or bondage.

Marshall Plan

A U.S. government economic-assistance program, formally known as the European Recovery Plan, implemented between 1947 and 1952 to help Western Europe rebuild after World War II. European nations received more than $13 billion in aid and loans under the plan.

militia

A group of citizens trained as soldiers who serve and fight outside of the regular army. Members of a militia often consider themselves defenders of individual rights and freedoms and stand in strong opposition to a ruling government they consider oppressive.

monopoly

The exclusive control by one company, individual, or group of the means of production of a commodity or service; the exclusive provider or a product or service.