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Mistreatment of people because of their beliefs
What is religious persecution
An assembly of townspeople that decided on local issues
What is a town meeting
Religious group that wanted to reform the church in England
Who are the Purtians
They believed that all people were created equal in the eyes of God
Who were the Quakers
Under this charter the king could not raise taxes without first consulting nobles and church leaders
What is the Magna Carta
The Spanish offered this to enslaved Africans that escaped Florida
Owner of a huge piece land or manor
What is a patroon
Who is Squanto
Colonies that imported so much grain were called this
What are the breadbasket colonies
Produce that was sold for money in the world market
What is a cash crop
Legal document giving certain rights to a person or company
Crime punishable by death
Purchased land from the Indians and named it Rhode Island
Who is Roger Williams
Another name for the Old Iroquois Trail
What is the Great Wagon Road
The team the volleyball team plays tonight
Who is St. Patrick's
People who make a religious journey
What is a pilgrim
Colony under the control of the English crown
What is a royal colony
He founded New Hampshire
Who is John Wheelright
Recognizing that other people have the right to different opinions
What is religious toleration
Juan de Onate established this in the Americas
What is the first Spanish colony
An assemble to govern themselves
What is a general court
The House of Burgesses marked the beginning of this
What is a representative government
He forced the colonists to farm in order to survive
Who is John Smith
The colony of New York was named after him
The Duke of York
These orders said one does not have to be a male church member to vote and limited government power
What are the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?