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Vocabulary
Government in Colonies
Colonies Join Together
100
This is the term used for the people who lived in the 13 colonies.
What is a colonist
100
This group came to America because they didn't want to belong to the Church of England.
What is a Pilgrim
100
This law forced the colonists to pay taxes on all newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, etc.
What is the Stamp Act
200
This is an agreement made by two or more people
What is a contract
200
This was a contract signed by the Pilgrims ensuring fair laws and the right to choose their leaders.
What is the Mayflower Compact
300
This is a written plan for government
What is a constitution
300
This colony had the first constitution
What is Connecticut
400
This is a form of government that means "ruled by the people"
What is democracy
400
This colony had the first plan for public schools paid for by taxes.
What is Massachusetts
500
This is person who is voted for and speaks on behalf of a larger group.
What is a representative
500
This group lived in Massachusetts and would not give their colonists religious freedom.
What is a Puritan