Colonial Terms-8th Grade Social Studies

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Define 1607

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Date first successful English settlement in North America was founded; Jamestown

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Define Colonization

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Establishing new settlements in new lands – many times to extend power and claim territories

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Define Economic Opportunity

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To improve your way of life with opportunities to earn more; many came to New World to escape poverty.

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Define Exploration

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To search or travel for the purpose of discovering new lands

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Define Fundamental Order of Connecticut

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Established self-government; basis of CT. government

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Define God, gold & glory

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Motivation for exploration in the new world

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Define Jamestown

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First successful English settlement in North America; founded in 1607

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Define Mayflower Compact

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Governing document of Plymouth Colony; determined a system of self-government

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Define Pilgrims

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Early settlers of Plymouth Colony; came to new world seeking religious freedom

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Define Religious freedom

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Motive for many settlers to come to new world; ability to worship as you chose