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What does "mercantilism" mean in your own words?
Where a country sells more than they buy to become more wealthy and powerful.
How did mercantilism impact the colonies in the New World?
More countries wanted to establish colonies to have access to raw goods and become more powerful.
What happened to the colony at Roanoke?
The colonists disappeared without a trace.
What is the Protestant Reformation?
When people began to separate from the Catholic church and practice their religion as protestants.
How did the Protestant Reformation impact the colonies?
More people wanted to worship in their own way, and the only place to do it easily was in the New World. Many people moved there as a result.
What is a cash crop?
Crops grown to be sold for money.
What are the three most popular cash crops?
Tobacco, indigo, and rice
Why were the Middle Colonies known as the "breadbasket" colonies?
They produced so much grain.
What is an indentured servant?
A person who works off a debt in order to repay a wealthy person for paying an expense (such as passage to the New World on the ship).
What does the term "enslaved person" mean?
Enslaved individuals are people who are taken against their will and forced to work in very inhumane manners.
How did the establishment of large plantations impact the growth of slavery?
With more plantations producing cash crops, more "labor" is needed, so landowners increased the number of people they needed.
What kind of economy did the New England colonies have?
An ocean-based economy since so many of the colonies were located off the coast.
Who was Roger Williams?
He founded Rhode Island colony.
What did Roger Williams want in regard to religion and politics?
He wanted a separation of "church and state" to ensure politics and beliefs didn't mix.
Who was William Penn?
Founder of Pennsylvania Colony
How did William Penn contribute to American Democarcy?
He believed people should have the power to make political change.
