Quizs: Period 2 (1607–1754)

Salutary Neglect

• A British policy of enforcing strict regulations on the American colonies

• A British policy of allowing the American colonies self-rule as long as they remained economically loyal

• A policy that aimed to reduce the economic power of the American colonies

• A policy that encouraged the American colonies to seek independence from Britain

Chesapeake Colonies

• British colonies known for cotton farming and free labor.

• British colonies of Virginia and Maryland, known for tobacco farming, use of indentured servants, and eventually slavery.

• British colonies focused on gold mining and trade.

• British colonies that primarily engaged in fishing and whaling.

George Whitefield

• A British minister known for his scientific discoveries.

• A British minister who toured the colonies during the First Great Awakening and drew huge crowds with his dramatic sermons.

• A British politician who opposed the American Revolution.

• A British author famous for his novels about colonial life.

Enlightenment

• Intellectual movement stressing reason, science, and individual rights; influenced colonial views on government and liberty.

• A period of artistic expression and creativity in Europe during the 18th century.

• A philosophical approach that emphasizes tradition and religious beliefs over reason.

• A political ideology advocating for absolute monarchy and centralized power.

New England Colonies

• Colonies like Massachusetts and Connecticut, founded mostly by Puritans for religious freedom and characterized by small towns, family farms, and an emphasis on education.

• Colonies primarily established for trade and commerce, with large plantations and a focus on cash crops.

• Colonies founded by Quakers, known for their tolerance and diverse religious practices.

• Colonies that were mainly settled by the Dutch, focusing on fur trading and multiculturalism.

Religious Toleration

• The rejection of all religious beliefs and practices.

• The acceptance of different religious beliefs and practices; found more in colonies like Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

• The enforcement of a single state religion across all colonies.

• The practice of converting others to a specific religion.

First Great Awakening

• A series of religious revivals in the 1730s–40s emphasizing emotional sermons and individual faith; led to new denominations and challenged traditional authority.

• A political movement in the 1800s advocating for women's rights and suffrage.

• An economic crisis in the late 1700s that led to widespread unemployment and poverty.

• A cultural renaissance in the 1600s focused on art and literature in Europe.

Stono Rebellion (1739)

• A significant slave revolt in South Carolina that led to stricter slave codes.

• A peaceful protest against taxation in the colonies.

• A military conflict between Native Americans and European settlers.

• A trade agreement between South Carolina and the West Indies.

Mercantilism

• Economic policy where colonies existed to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and markets for finished goods.

• A system where trade is regulated by the government to ensure a favorable balance of trade.

• An economic theory that advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy.

• A practice of trading goods and services without the use of money.

Proprietary Colonies

• Colonies owned by the British crown with no governing authority.

• Colonies granted to individuals or groups by the British crown with significant governing authority.

• Colonies that were established by joint-stock companies.

• Colonies that were primarily used for military purposes.