13 colonies quest Flashcards

1
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Dread

A

anticipate with great apprehension or fear

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2
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Sovereign

A

a supreme ruler, especially a monarch

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3
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Grace

A

simple elegance or refinement of movement/courteous goodwill

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4
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Undertaken

A

commit oneself to and begin; take on

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5
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Solemnly

A

in a formal and dignified manner

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6
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Mutually

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with similar / mutual action; in a mutual relationship

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7
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Covenant

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an agreement - mutual between people and god
think a golden thread/tie or harry potter scene with snape, bella, and narcissa

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8
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Civil Body Politic

A

a temporary government

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9
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Furtherance

A

the advancement of a plan or interest

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10
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Aforesaid

A

denote a thing or person previously mentioned

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11
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By virtue (of)

A

because or as a result of…

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12
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hereof

A

of this document

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13
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Ordinances

A

a piece of legislation enacted by a municipal authority.

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14
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Submission

A

the action of accepting/yielding to a superior force or to the will of another person

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15
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Whereof

A

of what or which

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16
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Subscribed

A

arrange to receive something regularly

17
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Reign

A

hold royal office; rule as king or queen

18
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Self-government

A

government of a country by its own people, especially after having been in a colony.

19
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Anno Domini

A

“in the year of the lord” - full form of [year number] A.D.

20
Q

Why did only 41 out of 102 passengers sign The Mayflower Compact?

A

Only white christian men were allowed to sign - there were only 41 men

21
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Compact

A

a signed written agreement that binds you to do what you’ve promised - The Mayflower Compact

22
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Subject

A

a person who is under the power or sovereignty of another or others

23
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a moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

A

rights

24
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King James I

A

The ruler of England - he allowed people in England (pilgrims, puritans, quakers, etc.) to go on a voyage from England to “The New World” (America).

25
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The starting point in the journey to the colonies

A

England

26
Q

Cape Cod

A

Home of Plymouth Rock - One of the first places the puritans settled in

27
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Pilgrim

A

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons