Colonial America

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What is an archipelago?

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A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

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Which geographical region in colonial North America was best known for its focus on agriculture and society based on English aristocracy?

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Southern Colonies.

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What does it mean to banish someone?

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The act of forcing someone to leave a place or region, especially as a punishment.

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What was the Mayflower?

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The ship that carried Pilgrims seeking religious freedom to North America in 1620.

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What is a cash crop?

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A crop that is grown for profit rather than for use by its grower.

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What were the Middle Colonies known for?

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A diverse economy that included agriculture, trade, and manufacturing.

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What is indentured servitude?

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A labor system where people worked for a fixed number of years in exchange for passage to America.

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What is the significance of the Pilgrims?

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They were early settlers who sought religious freedom and established Plymouth Colony.

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What does mutiny mean?

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A rebellion against the authority of a ship's captain or government.

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What is a plantation?

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A large farm that typically grows cash crops and relies on labor, often enslaved.