Colonies / American Rev. Key Vocab-(Unit #1)

Mercantilism

• An economic policy that maximizes imports and minimizes exports.

• An economic policy that promotes free trade and open markets.

• An economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports and minimize the imports for an economy.

• An economic policy that discourages tariffs and subsidies on traded goods.

Boston Massacre

• A peaceful protest against British rule in Boston.

• A confrontation on March 5, 1770, in which British soldiers shot and killed several innocent people while being harassed by a mob in Boston.

• A celebration of American independence in Boston.

• A military parade held by British soldiers in Boston.

French and Indian War

• A conflict between France and Great Britain from 1754 to 1763, part of a larger imperial conflict known as the Seven Years' War.

• A trade dispute between France and Spain over colonial territories.

• A naval battle fought between France and Britain in the Caribbean.

• A treaty signed in 1763 that ended the American Revolutionary War.

Enlightenment

• A philosophical movement emphasizing tradition and authority.

• An intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century, emphasizing reason, individualism, and natural rights for citizens.

• A religious revival that focused on spiritual experiences and emotional expression.

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

Mayflower Compact

• A treaty between the English settlers and Native Americans.

• A set of rules for self-governance established by the English settlers who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower.

• A document declaring independence from British rule.

• A charter granting land to the English settlers in the New World.

Common Sense (by Thomas Paine)

• A novel published in 1776 that argued for American independence from Britain.

• A pamphlet published in 1776 that argued for American independence from Britain.

• A speech delivered in 1776 advocating for loyalty to Britain.

• A letter written in 1776 promoting reconciliation with Britain.

Bacon's Rebellion

• An armed rebellion in 1676 by Virginia settlers led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley.

• A peaceful protest by Virginia settlers advocating for land rights.

• A military coup led by Governor William Berkeley to suppress dissent.

• A trade dispute between Virginia settlers and Native Americans.

Declaration of Independence

• A statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring the colonies' independence from British rule.

• A document outlining the grievances of the colonies against King George III.

• A treaty signed between the American colonies and France during the Revolutionary War.

• A proclamation by the British Parliament recognizing the independence of the American colonies.

Indentured Servants

• Workers who were contracted to work for a certain period of time (usually 7 years) in exchange for passage to America, food, and shelter.

• Individuals who worked for free in exchange for land and resources.

• Laborers who were paid a salary to work in America for an indefinite period.

• Slaves who were forced to work without any compensation.

Proclamation of 1763

• A decree by King George III forbidding settlers from settling past a line drawn along the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War.

• A law passed by the British Parliament to impose taxes on the American colonies.

• An agreement between the British and French to end hostilities in North America.

• A treaty that granted independence to the American colonies.