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What does the Tolerance Act promote?
What does the Tolerance Act promote?
- Social hierarchy
- Political control
- Religious freedom (correct)
- Economic prosperity
Which of the following best describes the concept of Domination in social structures?
Which of the following best describes the concept of Domination in social structures?
- Equal distribution of resources
- Power held by one group over others (correct)
- Representation of all social classes
- Collaboration between different groups
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
- To set up a governing structure (correct)
- To establish trade relations
- To declare independence
- To distribute land among settlers
Which social group is characterized by having strict beliefs and a focus on religious practices?
Which social group is characterized by having strict beliefs and a focus on religious practices?
Indigo was historically valuable primarily for which type of economy?
Indigo was historically valuable primarily for which type of economy?
What term describes a legislative and administrative agency in early American colonies?
What term describes a legislative and administrative agency in early American colonies?
Which term best describes an agreement signed by people?
Which term best describes an agreement signed by people?
Which of the following best defines 'religious tolerance'?
Which of the following best defines 'religious tolerance'?
What is a 'cash crop'?
What is a 'cash crop'?
Which group is known for its followers of a religious movement advocating peace and equality?
Which group is known for its followers of a religious movement advocating peace and equality?
Flashcards
Proprietary Colony
Proprietary Colony
A type of colony in English America ruled by a person granted land by the King.
Compact
Compact
An agreement signed by people, typically outlining rules or principles.
Quaker
Quaker
Followers of a religious movement emphasizing peace, equality, and inner light.
Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance
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Cash Crop
Cash Crop
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Tolerance Act
Tolerance Act
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Indigo
Indigo
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Slavery
Slavery
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Racism
Racism
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Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
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Study Notes
Colonial America Study Notes
- Pilgrims: People who traveled to the New World for religious reasons, settling in Plymouth.
- Mayflower Compact: An agreement signed by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower in 1620, establishing a basic form of self-governance.
- Puritans: A group of English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England; they established a colony in Massachusetts Bay.
- Jamestown: The first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607.
- Cash Crop: A crop grown for sale rather than personal use (example: tobacco, indigo, rice).
- Indentured Servants: People who worked for a set period of time in exchange for passage to America or other benefits.
- Triangular Trade: A network of trade routes connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas, primarily focused on the exchange of goods and enslaved people.
- Salutary Neglect: The British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws in the American colonies.
- Tolerance: Laws that promoted religious freedom for Puritans and various other religious sects.
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Test your knowledge of Colonial America with this quiz. It covers key topics such as the Pilgrims, Mayflower Compact, and Indentured Servants. Explore the foundations of early American settlements and their economic systems.
