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10 Cards in this Set
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Mayflower Compact 1620
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Signed on November 11, 1920 in present day Provincetown Harbor near Cape Cod, Was a social contract in which the settlers consented to follow the compact rules and regulations for the sake of survival. First establishment of government in Plymouth Colony
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Headright system
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An attempt to solve labor shortages due to the advent of the tobacco economy, which required lots of space and labor. Also to attract population, bring settlers to NA
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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut 1639
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Considered first written Constitution in the Western Tradition, granted voting rights as well as more jobs in office for men
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Mercantilism
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Government intervention in the economy, led to modern capitalist system being established, led to many European wars and fueled European Imperialism
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Triangular Trade
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Provided slaves in colonies, which eased the work for all the farmers in the colonies and thus making them more prosperous
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The Great Awakening(16th-18th century)
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Revivalism, had influence on political life, some wars/revolts
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Iron Act 1750
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Wanted to increase profits for Great Britain, included lots of terms.
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Indentured Servants
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Just like slaves, plantation owners benefited from these “slaves” as they did the work for them, led to profits, increased population in the colonies
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Proclamation of 1763
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Peace treaty between Brits and Colonists towards Native Americans through regulation of trade, settlement, and land purchases.
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Salutary Neglect
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Led to the creation of a North American colony government in which they then governed themselves and became successfully independent on their own.
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