3 1.1 Flashcards

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An economic system used in European nations to enrich treasuries

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Mercantilism

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Founder of Roanoke in 1585

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Sir Walter Raleigh

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The first permanent English colony in America

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Jamestown

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He took control of Jamestown and brought order by creating jobs in 1608

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John Smith

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A 50 acre land grant for those who could pay into the colony

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Headright

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People who work without pay for their passage into America. They worked for seven years for free.

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Indentured Servant

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The first representative assembly of the colonies. The assembly was made up of those elected to govern.

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House of Burgesses

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Company funded by investors and used to finance colonies

Ex. Virginia Company of London
Virginia Company of Plymouth

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Joint-stock company

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A person who put money into a project to earn profits

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Investor

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A written contract from the govt. giving a company the right to establish a colony

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Charter

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A colony ruled by the Kings appointed officials

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Royal Colony

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