Nachos & Cheese
Unlike most slaves that were under constant supervision this "system" developed in 18th century South Carolina where slaves could complete daily jobs and were "rewarded" leisure time.
What is the Task System
This boundary disallowed colonists and Natives to further expand and explore westward.
What is the Proclamation Line 1763
Event that took place in the south (Florida and South Carolina) in which armed slaves led a revolt resulting in the death of 200 slaves and over two dozen whites.
What is Stono's Rebellion
George Whitefield sparked this religious revival by bringing his emotional brand of preaching to colonies from Georgia to New England.
What is the Great Awakening
This set of political ideals arose during the 18th century celebrating freedom. Many philosophers believed under these political ideals that freedom was private. John Locke was an advocate of these political ideals.
What is Liberalism
Frontier conditions allowed for this colony/eventual state to cultivate this uncommon cash/staple crop rice.
What is South Carolina
Event in 1763 that was launched in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes against British rule.
What is Pontiac's Rebellion
John Peter Zenger was found not guilty of criticizing the government. This was partially the basis for which freedom in the U.S. Constitution.
Freedom of the Press
The colony of Georgia was founded in 1733 by a group of philanthropists led by this man who wanted to improve conditions for imprisoned debtors and encourage for the abolition of slavery
Who is James Oglethorpe
Enlightenment thought applied to religion emphasizing reason, morality, and natural law.
What is Deism
I was fortunate unlike my counterparts to educated in school in England where I learned how to read and write. I eventually enlisted in the Royal Navy and finally was able to purchase my freedom.
Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa (renamed after being purchased)
A Delaware religious prophet that does not typically get credit for Pontiac's Rebellions. His teachings encouraged his people to reject European technology, free themselves from commercial ties with whites, and dependence on alcohol.
Who is Neolin
Document crafted by John Locke that in actuality had little impact during his lifetime but had significant impact for colonists as they attempted to establish their own government.
What is the Two Treatises of Government
Political idea that meant a government without a king. This idea celebrated active participation in public life by economically independent citizens as the true core of liberty.
What is Republicanism
These "colonial" organizations grew more powerful over time. In fact, by the 17th century these organizations possessed the same powers as the House of Commons in Britain.
What are Colonial Assemblies
By the mid-18th century three distinct slave systems were well entrenched in Britain's mainland colonies...tobacco-based plantation slavery was based in this region.
What is the Chesapeake
Document that was drafted by Benjamin Franklin at the outbreak of the Seven Years' War. This document envisioned the creation of a Grand Council composed of delegates from each colony that could levy taxes and deal with Indian relations and the common defense.
What is the Albany Plan of Union 1754
Philosophy adopted by the British that allowed some colonies to govern themselves.
What is Salutary neglect
One of the most prominent preachers of the Great Awakening. Also the author of the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God".
Who is Jonathan Edwards
Nearly 8 million African slaves were transported to the New World between 1492-1820. In fact half arrived between 1700-1800.
What is the Atlantic Slave Trade
Voyage across the Atlantic. This was the second, or middle, leg in the triangular trading routes linking Europe, Africa, and America.
What is Middle Passage
Agreement that ceded Canada to Britain from the French and in return the French acquired Guadeloupe and Martinique. (more lucrative for the French)
What is the Treaty of Paris
Persons born in the New World of European ancestry
Who are Creoles
Philosophical movement which originated among French thinkers and soon spread to Britain and eventually America. This movement applied social and political thinking to life.
This was the most famous newspaper that was a part of the circulating libraries. It was eventually bought by Benjamin Franklin.
What is the Pennsylvania Gazette.