13 Colonies Vocab

Question 0

What is pacifism?

Answer 0

Apposed the war, against it.

Question 1

Who were the Quakers?

Answer 1

They were a religious group that were known as the Society of Friends. They believed that in God’s eyes, we were all the same. All people should be treated with the right respects. They settled in Pennsylvania and thought war was awful.

Question 2

Tax

Answer 2

Money paid to government.

Question 3

Profit

Answer 3

Money left over after expenses paid.

Question 4

Puritans

Answer 4

Protestant group in England and America. Wanted to purify Church of England. Believed in strict discipline and high moral standards.

Question 5

Separatists.

Answer 5

Puritans that left Church of England.

Question 6

Indentured servant

Answer 6

A person that agreed from 5 to 7 years to not get paid. In return they get free passage across ocean to new world, food, clothing, and shelter.

Question 7

Rebel

Answer 7

A person who uses force to oppose a government.

Question 8

Slavery

Answer 8

A system where people are owned like property and have to work without pay and no rights.

Question 9

Cash crop

Answer 9

A product grown to sell and make money, not for the farmer’s own use.

Question 10

Export

Answer 10

A product grown or made in one country and shipped outside that country for sale.

Question 11

Dissenter

Answer 11

A person who disagrees with a government or religious authority.

Question 12

Merchant

Answer 12

A person who’s business is buying and selling goods for profit.

Question 13

Parliament

Answer 13

The lawmaking body of England. It is made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons.