U.S. History Vocab

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Mercantilism: A system where mother countries gain wealth and power from resources of their colonies.

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A system where mother countries gain wealth and power from resources of their colonies.

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Major religious group in New England colonies?

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Puritans

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Colonial region with rainy winters and hot, humid summers.

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Southern

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Colonies with large plantations?

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Southern

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Long cold winters in the __________ colonies were not ideal for cash crops; they focused on lumbering, fishing & fur trading.

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New England

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British policies were seldom enforced in the colonies, as they believed the colonies could thrive without strict oversight.

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Salutary Neglect

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Government created by and subject to the will of the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Representatives elected by the people to serve at their will.

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Republicanism

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Govt restricted by law & constitution?

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Limited Government

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Division of legislative, executive, and judicial power?

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Separation of Powers