1.1 Flashcard

Front

What economic theory emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy to increase national wealth?

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Mercantilism

Front

Which agreement, signed aboard a ship in 1620, established a form of self-government for the Pilgrims?

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Mayflower Compact

Front

What was the first legislative assembly of elected representatives in North America?

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House of Burgesses

Front

Who advocated for the separation of church and state in colonial America?

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Roger Williams

Front

Which phrase describes the vision of a society that would be a model of Christian charity? Shining City, Manifest Destiny, City Upon a Hill, American Dream

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City Upon a Hill

Front

Which colonies were known for their town meetings as a form of local government?

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New England Colonies

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What was a key characteristic of Puritan society in colonial America?

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Strict adherence to religious laws

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What was a significant feature of the Southern Colonies' social hierarchy?

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Plantation-based aristocracy

Front

Which colonies had an economy based on shipbuilding and trade? Options: Middle Colonies, Western Colonies, Southern Colonies, New England Colonies

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New England Colonies

Front

What was a defining characteristic of the Northern Colonies' geography?

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Dense forests and rocky soil