Colonial America Vocabulary

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Colonial America

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The period of American history when the land was under the control of European powers, primarily the British, before gaining independence.

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Mercantilism

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An economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports and minimize the imports for an economy. It promotes governmental regulation of a nation's economy for the purpose of augmenting state power.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives.

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Government

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The governing body of a nation, state, or community.

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Economy

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The wealth and resources of a region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.

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Self-Government

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A system where the citizens of a country (or smaller political unit) rule themselves and control their own affairs.

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Salutary Neglect

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An unofficial British policy of non-enforcement of trade regulations on their American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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Native American

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A member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

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Agriculture

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The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

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Industrial

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Relating to or characterized by industry, often referring to the period of industrialization where manufacturing and production processes were developed.