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14 Cards in this Set
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levy |
to collect (taxes) |
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colony
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a group of people who settle in another country
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charter
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a legal document granting certain rights and privileges |
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persecution
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the mistreatment or punishment of people because of their beliefs
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precedent |
an example for others to follow |
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tolerance
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acceptance of differences |
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economy
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the way people make a living |
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diverse
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many different kinds
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haven
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a safe place
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slave codes |
rules for slaves' behavior
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racism
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the belief that one race is superior to another
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proprietary colony |
A colony owned by individuals |
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royal colony |
a colony controlled by the king (or his representative) |
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indentured servant |
someone who agreed to work for another for free for 5-7 years in return for passage to America |
