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elected representatives to an assembly
general court
the king gave land to colonists in return for a yearly payment
proprietary colony
provided religious freedom for all christians
act of toleration
mercantilism
Publishing a statement that may unjustly damage a persons reputation
Libel
Plan for government in conneticut
fundamental orders of Connecticut
colony under direct control of the king
royal colony
boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mason-Dixon line
goods sent to markets outside the country
exports
Huge religious movement of the 1730s-1740s
Great Awakening
religious group that wanted to reform
puritans
one of the most despised religious groups in England
quakers
indigo
goods brought into a country
imports
Lowest Social class, signed contracts to work without wages for free passage
Indentured Servants
willingness to let others practice their own beliefs
religious tolerance
german speaking protestants
Pennsylvania dutch
people who owed money
debtors
three legs of the route formed a triangle
triangular trade
Supported by taxes, Rich and poor kids could get an education
public schools
holy day of rest
sabbath
crops sold for money at market
cash crops
belief that one race is superior to another
racism
a group of people who make laws
legislature
Farmers, skilled craftworkers, some tradespeople
Middle class