Vocab Flashcards (Chapter 1)

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Buffer colony

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A settlement created to protect other colonies from potential threats.

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Charter

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An official document that gives permission to start a colony and outlines its rules.

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Compact

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An agreement or contract between people.

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Debtor

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Someone who owes money to others.

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Diversity

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Having a variety of different people or things.

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Mutiny

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When people (often sailors) rebel against their leaders.

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Persecution

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Treating people unfairly or cruelly, often because of their beliefs.

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Pilgrims

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English settlers who came to America on the Mayflower in 1620 seeking religious freedom.

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Puritans

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English Protestants who wanted to "purify" the Church of England and settled in New England.

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Specialization

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When people or regions focus on producing specific goods or services.