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A legal document that defined the initial structure and governance of a colony was known as a ______.
A legal document that defined the initial structure and governance of a colony was known as a ______.
charter
Colonies were established under different types of ______ including proprietor, company, and royal.
Colonies were established under different types of ______ including proprietor, company, and royal.
charters
The Middle Colonies were particularly well suited for growing ______ due to fertile soil and moderate climate.
The Middle Colonies were particularly well suited for growing ______ due to fertile soil and moderate climate.
grain
The ______ mountain range is a major physical feature situated on the eastern coast of America.
The ______ mountain range is a major physical feature situated on the eastern coast of America.
To generate income from their charter, the early colonists primarily utilized ______ to establish trade networks.
To generate income from their charter, the early colonists primarily utilized ______ to establish trade networks.
Anne Hutchinson played a pivotal role in the establishment of ______ advocating for religious freedom.
Anne Hutchinson played a pivotal role in the establishment of ______ advocating for religious freedom.
In colonial America, it was commonly believed that the homes were ______ and waiting to be purchased and occupied.
In colonial America, it was commonly believed that the homes were ______ and waiting to be purchased and occupied.
A ______ is generally described as the number of people able to work.
A ______ is generally described as the number of people able to work.
Individuals who had their passage to the colonies funded in exchange for a set period of labor were known as ______.
Individuals who had their passage to the colonies funded in exchange for a set period of labor were known as ______.
The American colonies attracted many people from ______ seeking political opportunities and freedom.
The American colonies attracted many people from ______ seeking political opportunities and freedom.
Flashcards
What is a charter?
What is a charter?
A legal document granting rights and privileges, often including trade profits, to the colonists from the trade.
Types of colonial charters
Types of colonial charters
Proprietor colonies were owned by an individual, company colonies were funded by a company, and royal colonies were controlled by the king.
Best crop for Middle Colonies
Best crop for Middle Colonies
Grain crops grew well in the fertile soil of the Middle Colonies.
Eastern mountain range
Eastern mountain range
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Colonists' market creation
Colonists' market creation
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Anne Hutchinson's colony
Anne Hutchinson's colony
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Origin of colonists
Origin of colonists
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Workforce Definition
Workforce Definition
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Indentured Servants pay
Indentured Servants pay
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Study Notes
- A colony's charter was a legal document that gave colonists the profits from trade.
- The three types of charters given for colonies were proprietor, company, and royal.
- The Middle Colonies had soil good for growing grain.
- The Appalachian Mountains are a physical feature on the eastern coast of America.
- Colonists created markets and profit for charters by using natural resources.
- Anne Hutchinson was influential in creating Rhode Island.
- Homes were not ready and available to be purchased and occupied in colonial America.
- A workforce is the people who are available and doing work.
- Indentured servants had their journey from England to the colonies paid for by another person.
- Colonies attracted people from Europe.
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