Colonial America

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What is an artisan?

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An artisan is a person who is skilled in trade and creates things by hand.

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What is an indentured servant?

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An indentured servant is a person who worked for a fixed period of time, usually 4 to 7 years, after which they would be free to begin their lives in the colonies.

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What are the English colonies known for?

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The English colonies had more families, more religious freedom, a more diverse economic system, less interest in converting the natives, a more democratic tradition, and conflict with natives over land.

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What is an apprentice?

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An apprentice is a young person who is learning a specific skill from someone who is a master at it.

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What is Parliament?

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Parliament is the group in England that makes the laws and is made up of elected officials.

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What is the main purpose of a colony?

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The main purpose of a colony is to establish a settlement in a new land for economic, political, or social reasons.

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What does it mean to colonize?

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To colonize means to settle in a new territory and establish control over it.

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Who were the first European settlers in America?

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The first European settlers in America were the Spanish, followed by the English, French, and Dutch.

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What is a colony?

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A colony is a territory governed by a foreign power.

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What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

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The Mayflower Compact was an agreement made by the Pilgrims to create a government and abide by its rules, establishing a form of self-government.